What can I say to the Board of Appeals to get them to lower the surcharge?

Unfortuntately, one care accidents with damage claims almost always result in a surcharge against the operator. The same is true if you back up...

Am I responsible for the rest of the lease term if I didn't sign anything?

Given what you've said, and in the ansense of some sort of written agreement, it would be pretty much impossible for the leasing tenants to prove...

Your dad is half right. Since you got conflicting answers, let me add my thoughts. In general, in MA, your parents' auto policy will cover...

Can my ex employer retain my last check for an extra week ???

Possibly. In general an ex employee who is terminated, is entitled to full payment of his wages on his last day of work. However, there is also...

I took $300 deposit towards sale of my car, the buyer backed out of ther deal. Am I entitled to the deposit?

You can have a non refundable down payment, but it has to be expressly stated that way. Is it spelled out anywhere in your documents that the $300...

If she filed a civil complaint, yes. The criminal matter is controlled by the state, and ultimately it is the Commonwealth of Mass and its...

Tortious Interference

Academically, no they couldn't. Damages are a necessary element. In the real world, though, yes, a plaintiff might bring a tortious...

How long do I have to file a COBRA violation claim in Massachusetts?

I am not a COBRA expert, and I am hesitant to give you advice on that point. I would suggest taking a good look at the Department of Labors...