Reichenbach v. Financial Freedom Centers, Inc.

Having secured a default judgment in Ohio in a consumer-protection action against a Massachusetts defendant, plaintiff Gregory S. Reichenbach (“Reichenbach”) proceeded to have that Ohio judgment recognized and enforced in the Orleans District Court. He then moved for attorney’s fees against the defaulted defendant, Financial Freedom Centers, Inc. (“FFC”), on the ground that FFC’s failure to pay the judgment against it violated G.L.c. 93A, warranting the award of such fees. The motion judge denied the request for attorney’s fees, and Reichenbach appealed that denial. We dismiss the appeal.

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