Stigman v. Nickerson Enterprises, Inc.

This is an action by the purchaser of a used motor vehicle to recover for the defendant-seller’s alleged misrepresentation, fraud, breach of implied warranties and G.L.c. 93A unfair and deceptive acts. After a jury-waived trial, a finding for the plaintiff was entered on his misrepresentation and G.L.c. 93A claims, and treble damages, attorney’s fees and costs were awarded. The defendant has appealed pursuant to Dist./Mun. Cts. R. A. D. A., Rule 8C.

In late June, 1997, plaintiff Lloyd F. Stigman went to the defendant’s dealership, Americar Superstore, to look at used sports cars. He test drove…