J.S.B. Industries, Inc. v. Bakery Machinery Distributors, Inc.

At trial, the plaintiff, J.S.B. Industries, Inc., (“J.S.B.”), sought to recover damages under a contract for the sale and installation of a commercial oven purchased from the defendant, Bakery Machinery Distributors, Inc. (“BMD”). The plaintiffs complaint alleged fraud and deceit, breach of contract, warranty, misrepresentation and false and deceptive trade practices pursuant to M.G.L.c. 93A

The defendant filed an answer and counterclaim in the amount of twenty-six thousand dollars ($26,000) which was alleged to be the unpaid balance due under the sales contract. The defendant included a…