Johnson v. Frei

Brian Johnson sued Peter Frei in District Court for violating the State wiretap statute. See G. L. c. 272, § 99(Q) ( § 99 [Q] ). Frei counterclaimed for numerous torts, including a violation of the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, G. L. c. 12, §§ 11H & 11I (MCRA). The Appellate Division affirmed the jury's verdicts in favor of Johnson on his wiretap claim, and in favor of Frei on his claims under the MCRA and for defamation. It also affirmed the order allowing Johnson's motion for a directed verdict on Frei's abuse of process claim.

In this cross appeal, both parties raise numerous issues.…