Weiss v. Ron Currier's Hilltop Chevrolet, Inc.

This is an action pursuant to G.L.c. 93A, §11 for the defendant-dealer’s unfair and deceptive conduct in selling a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette with forged engine numbers.

The trial court entered judgment for the plaintiff, and assessed statutory, punitive damages in the amount of $54,600.00 plus attorneys’ fees and costs.

Conclusive evidence at trial of the defendant’s blatant misrepresentations and willful violations of G.L.c. 93A has eliminated any question on this appeal of the defendant’s culpability. The defendant instead seeks to avoid liability solely upon the contention that the plaintiff…