Cases of Interest
Appellate Law
- Peterborough Oil Co. v. Great American Ins. Co., 397 F.Supp.2d 230 (2005).
This is a federal case wherein Attorney Bachrach filed suit on behalf of Plaintiff, Peterborough Oil Co., against Defendant Great American Ins. Co. (“Great American”)., seeking the insurance coverage to which it was due but which the insurer failed to provide. At a very early stage of the case, The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts found that Great American had wrongfully denied coverage and that it must defend and indemnify Plaintiff.
- Asiala v. City of Fitchburg, 24 Mass. App. Ct. 13 (1987).
Attorney Bachrach originally tried this case in the Worcester Superior Court, ultimately having the decision affirmed on appeal. The City of Fitchburg had poorly constructed a retaining wall that injured Plaintiff’s property.
- Reiersen & Another v. Commissioner of Revenue, 26 Mass. App. Ct. 124 (1988).
This case was an appeal from the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board. The appellant resided in another country for three years, yet the Commissioner of Revenue, and then the Appellate Tax Board decided he was still a resident of Massachusetts, thus owing taxes. Attorney Bachrach appealed these decisions to the Massachusetts Appeals Court, ultimately winning.
- Edward O’Rourke, Jr. v. Maureen Hunter, 848 N.E.2d 382 (2006), 64 Mass. App. Ct. 1103 (2005).
In a landmark Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision, Attorney Bachrach established the right to bypass certain procedural processes and move directly for summary judgment in will contest cases that have no merit, thus ultimately saving the client time and money.
Business Litigation
- Acra-Cut, Inc. v. The Anspach Effort, Inc., 886 N.E.2d 125, 71 Mass. App. Ct. 1123, 1124 (Mass. App., 2008).
Attorney Bachrach defended his client against this non-compete/intellectual property case in a two week trial, ultimately winning a defense verdict. In fact, the original decision was appealed to the Massachusetts Appeals Court, where the original decision was affirmed.
- Marlborough East Main LLC v. Karnak Realty, LLC, et al, Land Court Misc. No. 275728.
This civil litigation involved a property dispute between landlord and tenant which resulted in Attorney Bachrach’s client being awarded a six-figure judgment.
Eminent Domain
- Central Water District Associates v. Stiles Lake Water District, Worcester Superior Court Civil Action No.: 97-01860C.
This case involved the unique valuation of a body of water wherein Attorney Bachrach succeeded in winning over One Million Dollars for his client.
Municipal Litigation
- Charles F. Scott v. Zoning Board of Appeals for the Town of Southborough, et al. Massachusetts Land Court No.: 05 MISC 312927.
This case was an intricate zoning matter wherein Attorney Bachrach’s client prevailed.
Personal Injury
(The names of the injured parties have been omitted to protect personal privacy.)
- M.P. v. Acadia Insurance and Travelers Insurance:
This property liability case resulted in Attorney Bachrach’s client obtaining a hefty settlement.
- R.T. v. Geico Insurance:
Attorney Bachrach pursued this motor vehicle personal injury case on behalf of Plaintiff, thus obtaining full policy in settlement for his client.