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Treble Damages in Massachusetts

Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A allows a court to award up to three times actual damages when a violation is found to be willful or knowing. Under Section 9(3) (consumer claims) and Section 11 (business-to-business claims), the court has discretion to multiply actual damages by two or three times. The statute sets out the specific conditions and factors that guide this discretionary award, which are detailed in the official source. A worked example below shows how this multiplier applies to a base damage figure. To estimate damages in a specific situation, use the DocketMath calculator with the exact figures from the official statute.

Governing authority

In Massachusetts, the treble damages rule is set by Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A, § 9(3) (consumer); Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A, § 11 (business-to-business) — discretionary 2x to 3x for willful/knowing violations. The verified packet cites Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A, § 9(3) (consumer); Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A, § 11 (business-to-business) — discretionary 2x to 3x for willful/knowing violations (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXV/Chapter93A/Section9).

Massachusetts treble damages: the verified value is 3x under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A, § 9(3) (consumer); Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A, § 11 (business-to-business) — discretionary 2x to 3x for willful/knowing violations. The verified packet cites Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A, § 9(3) (consumer); Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A, § 11 (business-to-business) — discretionary 2x to 3x for willful/knowing violations (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXV/Chapter93A/Section9).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the treble damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.