When filing a wrongful death claim, knowing how much your claim is worth can be a challenging issue. Taking the time to figure out the different types of damages while dealing with the grief of losing a loved one makes the task even more daunting.…
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How Do I File a Complaint in Massachusetts Small Claims Court?
In Massachusetts, you can file a Small Claims Action in any District Court. The “Small Claims Court” is simply a session or courtroom within a District Court. Where to Go to File a Small Claims Complaint In order to file a Small Claims Action, you…
Should I File a Small Claims Complaint?
There are times when a civil dispute between parties may not require retaining an attorney. Usually this occurs when the amount of damages in dispute is too low to justify hiring the lawyer. However, that does not mean that you have to–or should–walk away from…
Mazow | McCullough Featured in Mass. Lawyers Weekly for Guinness Beer Case
Mazow | McCullough attorneys are currently working on a class action lawsuit against Diageo-Guinness, USA, Inc., and its parent, Diageo North America, Inc. in the U.S. District Court in Boston. The lawsuit alleges that Guinness engaged in deceptive marketing techniques, purporting that their beer heralds…
“Making A Murderer” Podcast with Robert Mazow and Randy Chapman
There has been a lot of talk on the news and social media lately around the newest Netflix mini-series “Making a Murderer.” The story of Steven Avery, a Manitowoc County, Wisconsin man, who served 18 years in prison for the sexual assault and attempted murder, before being exonerated in 2003. Recently, local lawyers…
Identity Theft Delaying Tax Returns
The April 15th tax deadline is looming, but budget cuts and identity theft cases are limiting the customer service representatives available to answer questions about tax returns.
Jury Service is No Joke
Attorney Robert Mazow insists that while you may not want jury service, the vast majority of jurors take it seriously and are satisfied with the experience.
Issues Intensify in Medical Security Case
Press release: Attorneys Robert Mazow and John Yasi are collaborating on a Worcester class action medical identity theft case.
Corporate Liability
Corporations are in business to make money and thrive. They sometimes gloss over safety issues in the interest of preserving the greatest profit margins for their bottom line. Unfortunately, this practice places the public in jeopardy from dangerous products. Defective merchandise, contaminated food, drugs and…
Treble Damages
A recent order from the MA Superior Court of Massachusetts has sent yet another strong message to insurers who engage in bad faith settlement practices.
