Bill > H489

This bill, titled "Relative to Unfair and Deceptive Practices," proposes changes to Chapter 93A of the General Laws, which governs unfair and deceptive business practices. Specifically, it amends Section 2 of this chapter to ensure that all legal claims brought under it, including those seeking double or triple damages and attorney fees, will now include a right to a trial by jury, meaning a case can be decided by a group of citizens rather than solely by a judge. Additionally, the bill amends Section 9 to clarify that a mere technical violation of a legally protected interest, without an actual injury that has already occurred or is currently being experienced, will not be sufficient grounds to file a lawsuit under this section.