Prosecution of “bait-and-switch”

Issue: Prosecution of “bait-and-switch”

Camillo v. Central Motors, Inc., Suffolk County Superior Court No. 02-4474, Boston, Massachusetts

Counsel: Martha M. Wishart, Sandy P. Botelho

We represented the consumer in a “bait-and-switch” action against a car dealership. The case involved a Plaintiff-consumer who received an automobile that was not the same automobile they negotiated to purchase. The consumer also alleged deceptive and misleading representations regarding the financing of the automobile. The case was brought in Superior Court, and in their complaint, the Plaintiff alleged Violation of G.L. c. 93A; Fraud; Misrepresentation; Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress; and asked the Court to rescind the purchase of the car. After leading the client to and through Discovery, and up to Trial, the case was ultimately settled for an undisclosed amount during the Trial.