Massachusetts Appeals Court Reverses Civil Conspiracy Verdict After Defendants Prevail on Chapter 93A Claim

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The Massachusetts Appeals Court reversed a civil conspiracy verdict in Haverhill Stem LLC v. Jennings after defendants prevailed on the Chapter 93A unfair trade practices claim. The court found no viable underlying tort to support conspiracy once the 93A claim failed, vacating a $90,000 damages award. This case demonstrates how a successful Chapter 93A defense can collapse dependent conspiracy claims.

• •Massachusetts Appeals Court reversed civil conspiracy verdict after defendants won on Chapter 93A claim
• •$90,000 conspiracy damages award vacated due to no underlying tort
• •Case shows 93A defense can eliminate dependent conspiracy claims

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