State Tax Auditing & Research, Inc. v. Waters Corp.

Plaintiff, State Tax Auditing & Research, Inc. (STAR) brought this action against defendant, Waters Corporation (Waters) claiming that Waters failed to compensate STAR for services allegedly rendered as a “finder.” Specifically, STAR claims breach of contract (Count I), unjust enrichment (Count II), quantum meruit (Count III) and a violation of G.L.c. 93A (Count IV). Waters now moves for summary judgment on all counts, and for the reasons outlined below, its motion is ALLOWED.

BACKGROUND

The material, undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, see Dasha v.…