Vintimilla v. National Lumber Co.

The plaintiff appeals from the allowance of the defendant’s motion for summary judgment on his claim for negligent entrustment and the denial of his motion to amend his complaint. We affirm.

Background. The plaintiff, Miguel Vintimilla, filed a complaint against National Lumber Company (National Lumber) alleging negligent entrustment. Subsequently, Vintimilla moved to amend his claim by adding a count alleging unfair or deceptive acts or practices pursuant to G. L. c. 93A. The judge, in a *494detailed memorandum, allowed summary judgment in favor of National Lumber. At the same time, the judge…