LaPierre v. Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination

Complaints before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination brought by Segundo Cruz and his wife, Arleen Cruz, charged the petitioner, LaPierre, with unlawful discrimination because of Segundo’s “national origin” in violation of G. L. c. 151B, in respect of the renting of an apartment at 105 Charlton Street, South-bridge.

The Commission after a hearing made extensive findings and concluded that LaPierre had refused to negotiate in good faith and had withheld the apartment because of Cruz's national origin. It ordered, inter aha, that LaPierre desist from withholding the apartment and…