Jensen v. Jordan

This is an action to recover treble damages and costs for the defendant’s breach of contract, negligence and G.Lc. 93A violations in damaging two garments left by the plaintiff with the defendant’s dry cleaners.

A default judgment was entered against the defendant. After a hearing for the assessment of damages, the trial court awarded the plaintiff $175.00 in actual damages for the defendant’s breach of contrast, but denied the plaintiff’s request for G.L.c. 93A treble damages and costs. The plaintiff thereafter filed a motion to alter or amend judgment, which was denied after hearing.

The…