Minichillo v. Robert Cook & Sons, Inc.

INTRODUCTION

This is a dispute between a masonry subcontractor and a general contractor. The masonry subcontractor brought suit in Middlesex County on April 14, 1988, under G.L.c. 149, §29 to collect monies allegedly due under a written subcontract and various change orders on a public works project. In addition to the claim under G.L.c. 149, §29, plaintiff seeks damages and other relief pursuant to G.L.c. 93A.

In its answer, the contractor denies that any money is owed under the contract or in quantum meruit, and in turn, seeks relief on its counterclaim for conversion (Count I), breach of…