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Trial Success: Employer Liable for Racial Discrimination/Wrongful Termination
After nearly 6.5 years of litigation at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (“MCAD”), Attorney Murphy’s client prevailed against his former employer, Rte. 2 Hyundai in Leominster, MA. During the 2 day trial, Attorney Murphy successfully proved that the employer’s basis … Continue reading
Litigation Success: Landlord Ordered to Pay $66,600.70
Attorney Murphy is pleased to have secured a $66,600.70 judgment in favor of his clients, two tenants in Medford, MA. Attorney Murphy filed a complaint in Boston Housing Court (Eastern Housing Court) alleging breach of the implied warranty of habitability, … Continue reading
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Tagged Attorney Murphy, Boston lawyer, breach of warranty of habitability, constructive eviction, discrimination lawyer, housing lawyer, intentional infliction of emotional distress, landlord lawyer, security deposit law, tenant lawyer, violation of Massachusetts security deposit law, violation of quiet enjoyment, wrongful eviction
Security Deposit Illegally Withheld / Illegal to Charge Constable Fees
Recently, Attorney Murphy settled a security deposit matter on behalf of his two clients, student roommates who rented an apartment in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston. When the tenants vacated, the landlord withheld the tenants’ security deposit based on: damage … Continue reading
Trial Success: Employer Liable for Wrongful Termination
After over three years of litigation at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (“MCAD”), Attorney Murphy’s client prevailed against her former employer, a nursing and rehabilitation center. During the 3 day trial, Attorney Murphy successfully proved that the employer’s basis for … Continue reading
Exposing Employer Abuses
Two of Attorney Murphy’s clients recently won at their unemployment hearings after being initially denied benefits. The Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) denied benefits to these clients because the employers lied about the circumstances that lead to the separation from … Continue reading
Restaurant Manager Prevails (again*)
Attorney Murphy is pleased with a recent decision by the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (“DUA”) affirming unemployment benefits for his client, a former restaurant manager of major seafood restaurant chain based in Boston. Attorney Murphy represented the manager at … Continue reading
100k Judgment Secured
Recently, Attorney Murphy secured a $100,992.00 judgment in favor of his client in a non-payment of wages case. At issue was whether the employer paid the client, a laborer, prevailing wages and wages due upon his termination. The evidence overwhelmingly … Continue reading
No Call No Show Can Result in Unemployment Benefits
Recently, the unemployment office issued a decision upholding its initial determination that Attorney Murphy’s client was entitled to receive unemployment benefits. The client’s former employer appealed the determination stating the client quit her job by virtue of a “no-call, no … Continue reading
Pro Bono Honoree
Attorney For the Day table in Boston’s Housing Court.For the second consecutive year, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recognized The Law Office of Justin M. Murphy “for performing in the finest tradition of the Massachusetts bar by providing significant pro … Continue reading
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Recovering Security Deposit
Massachusetts’ residential security deposit law contains strict requirements for landlords, including returning a tenant’s security deposit within 30 days of lease termination. As a landlord or tenant you should know your rights and options when dealing with General Laws: CHAPTER … Continue reading
