Lawsuit filed in Massachusetts/Boston Federal Court against a corporate landlord for housing discrimination and personal injury/disability. Waltham apartment complex which had to be vacated due to severe contract violations by the landlord which led to significant financial and medical harm.
The Waltham City Health Department found multiple safety violations, including mold that had been neglected for two years. The landlord falsified maintenance records claiming they fixed it (they did not), and the stress caused by their actions resulted in hospitalization and long-term disability as documented by medical records.
The case has been handled successfully to date as a Pro Se to date with support from an out-of-state attorney.
Currently, settlement negotiations are in progress and a settlement offer has been tendered. It is now time to bring in local counsel to help finalize a settlement or prepare for trial. The defense attorney has noted his acceptance of early mediation as well.
There is overwhelming evidence, including violations of the warranty of habitability, discrimination, negligence and recklessness, all well within the statute of limitations. The case is positioned to recover attorney’s fees under Massachusetts law, and a favorable outcome based is anticipated based on the strength of the evidence.
Seeking a Massachusetts attorney, general practitioner / litigator and/or experienced tenant’s rights, personal injury, housing discrimination, etc. to assist with the final stages of this case, which includes managing a settlement offer to achieve strong / maximum counter offer. The evidence strongly supports a case for damages, including rent refunds, punitive damages for pain and suffering, and significant relocation expenses.
