G.D. Mathews & Sons Corp. v. MSN Corp.

van Gestel, J.

This matter is before the Court on a motion by the plaintiff, G.D. Mathews & Sons Corp. (“Mathews”), to disqualify the law firm of Choate, Hall & Stewart, and any lawyer thereat (collectively “CHS”), from representing the defendant, MSN Corporation d/b/a Budd Foods (“MSN” or “Budd Foods”), in this matter. Mathews contends that disqualification is required under Rule 1.9(a) of the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct.

BACKGROUND

Mathews and MSN are business competitors. They both distribute fresh chicken, meat, and fish pies manufactured by Budd Foods. In this suit, Mathews…