MBTA's preliminary injunction allowing new billboard license awarded to Outfront Media granted; Clear Channel's competing motion denied. Non-responsive bid forfeited right of first refusal.
Court denies billboard company's emergency restraining order motion where license agreement gave transit authority discretion over contract terms and company already rejected the proposed six-month license term.
Court dismisses estoppel, misrepresentation, and consumer protection counterclaims against MBTA regarding positive train control system dispute with freight railroad operator.
Monthly MBTA pass holder sued for breach of contract after severe winter storms caused service disruptions. Court affirmed dismissal, finding no enforceable contract with sufficiently definite material terms.
Whether government agency can terminate procurement contract solely to buy same goods cheaper elsewhere using termination for convenience clause.
Superior Court reports to Appeals Court the novel question of whether government agencies may invoke termination-for-convenience clauses in procurement contracts to purchase goods elsewhere at lower prices.
Court denied MBTA's motion to dismiss a fuel supplier's breach claim, finding allegations that the agency terminated the contract solely for a better price stated an abuse of discretion.
Tort claim against MBTA dismissed for failure to present claim to executive officer within statutory period, despite agency's investigation and settlement offers to other plaintiffs.
Employee stated plausible whistleblower retaliation claim under G.L. c. 149, § 185 by alleging disclosures of contract fraud and unsafe track conditions and subsequent retaliatory termination.
Use tax on interstate trucking fleet held to comply with dormant commerce clause; unapportioned tax on vehicle purchases satisfied Complete Auto test.
