A Public Hearing is a formal proceeding where witnesses testify under oath before an MCAD Commissioner or their designee. All public hearings commence at 9:30 A.M. unless otherwise stated. The Hearing Commissioner or designee serves as the judge and reviews testimony and documents submitted at the hearing. Complainants and Respondents can hire an attorney to represent them at the Hearing.
Upcoming Public Hearings
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MAY 2024
1. MCAD & Andy Nom v. Acton Auto Body, Sonia Trinh & Jose Mourato, Docket No. 183302229
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for May 7, 8 and 9, 2024 commencing at 9:30 AM.
JUNE 2024
1. MCAD and Bedi v. Steward Medical Group, Inc. et al., Docket No.19BEM01989
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for June 10 - 14, 2024 commencing at 9:30 AM.
SEPTEMBER 2024
1. MCAD and Evers v. Next Step Franchising Inc. d/b/a Lapels Dry Cleaning et. al., Docket No.18BEM02826
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for September 9 - 12, 2024 commencing at 9:30 AM.
DECEMBER 2024
1. Richards and MCAD v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company et. al., Docket No. #20WEM00884
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for December 16 - 18, 2024 commencing at 9:30 AM.
Past Public Hearings
DECEMBER 2023
MCAD and Ramirez v. Deamaral and 39 Irving Street Realty Trust, Docket No. 19-BPR-03062
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for December 11 - 12, 2023 commencing at 9:30 AM.
October 2023
MCAD and Dasilva v. United Fisherman Club, Inc., Docket No. 20BEM00211
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for October 30, 2023 commencing at 9:30 AM.
July 2023
MCAD and Southcoast Fair Housing Center, Inc. v. Krishna Priya, Inc. and Sushma Chopra, aka Susan Chopra, Docket No. 20-NPR-00872
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for July 19 and 20, 2023 commencing at 9:30 AM.
June 2023
1. Miguel A. Medina Santiago v. Chu Yi Li aka Li Chu Yi and Michael Cheng aka Tai A. Cheng, 16-WPR-02288
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for June 6, 2023.
May 2023
1. MCAD and Christopher Jenson v. Rockdale Care & Rehabilitation Center, Docket No. 19-NEM-00584
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for May 15, 2023
2. MCAD and Raphaela Thomas v. Stash's Pizza, 20BPA02269
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for May 24, 25, 26 and June 2, 2023
April 2023
1. Vincenti v. The Plymouth Exchange and Peter Smith, 18BEM03398
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for April 3, 4, 10, and 12, 2023
March 2023
1. MCAD and Lenanetta Johnson v. Arabic Evangelical Baptist Church, Inc., d/b/a Lighthouse Early Learning Center (16BEM01258)
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for March 16, and 17, 2023. Hearing commences at 10:00 AM.
February 2023
1. Miguel Medina v. Michael Cheng a/k/a Tai A. Cheng, and Chu Yi Li a/k/a Li Chu Yi, 16-WPR-02288
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for February 8, 2023
January 2023
1. MCAD and Gurnett v. Organogenesis, Inc, 17-BEM-01945
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for January 23, 24, and 25, 2023
September 2022
- MCAD and Ambroise v. Law Office of Howard Kahalas, et al., 18-BEM-02913
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for September 19, 20, and 21, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. via zoom
August 2022
- MCAD and Yerica Santiago v. Caregivers of Massachusetts, LLC, Docket No. 17-SEM-02059
NOTICE: The Public Hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. and August 17, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom
June 2022
- MCAD and Fortin and Evangelista v. Marty Green Properties, LLC et. al, - 17WPR00664 – June 22, 23, 24 and July 13, 2022 - Via Zoom
May 2022
- Silva v. Acushnet Co., et. al; – 17NEM00192 – May 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 19 – Via Zoom
May 2021
- Joseph v. Department of Children and Families – 17-BEM-02109 – May 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 2021 – Via Zoom
NOTICE: The public hearing is scheduled to start at 10am except for Friday May 21, when the hearing will start at 9:30am.
March 2021
- Pavlov v. Happy Floors, Inc. – 15-NEM-00434 – March 23, 24, 25, 26, 2021 – Via Zoom
December 2019
- Melvin v. Boston Police Department – 16-BEM-00583 – December 2, 3, 6, 2019
- Campbell v. Eastern Sales and Marketing Corp., et al – 17-BEM-01493 – December 9, 10, 2019
November 2019
- Moore v. Marinela Profka and Artan Gjini – 14-BPH-02033 – November 7, 2019 – CC: CSHE
- LeBeau v. Steinerfilm, Inc., et al – 14-BEM-02940 – November 12, 15, 19, 22, 2019 - Springfield
October 2019
- Hicks v. Meehan Gerard Trust and Realty – 15-NPR-03328 – October 16, 2019 – CC: CSHE
- Ferris v. City of Lawrence – 17-BEM-00481 – October 22, 23, 2019
- Roach, Jr. v. Department of Correction – 09-BEM-01945 – October 28, 29, 30, 31, and November 1, 2019. – CC: SLS
- Coats, Jr., v. Massachusetts State Police – 14-BEM-00729 – October 21, 22, 25, 28, 29, and November 1, 2019 – Worcester
September 2019
- Melvin v. Boston Police Department – 16-BEM-00583 – September 9, 13, 16, 2019 – CC: CSHE/ECR
- Gammons v. Easton Public Schools, et al – 15-BEM-03042 – September 16, 17, 18, 2019
- Torres v. New England Sport Orthopedics and Rehabilitation – 16-BEM-02782 – September 23, 24, 25, 2019 – SPRINGFIELD
- Bosah v. City of Boston and Vivian Leo – 16-BEM-03288 – September 23, 24, 27, 2019
August 2019
- Pereira v. JS International Inc. d/b/a JSI Cabinetry – 15-BEM-01461 – August 12, 13, 26, 27, 2019 – UMASS School of Law in Dartmouth
July 2019
- DiLiddo v. Bonnie Mehlinger R.E., et al – 11-BPR-01055 – July 16, 2019 – CC: CSHE
June 2019
- Chaidez v. Joanne C. Paolini – 16-BPR-01582 – June 11, 12, 13, 2019
- Dauwer v. Refreshments U.S.A. Inc. d/b/a Coca Cola Bottling Company, et al – 11-BEM-02659 – June 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2019 – SLS
- Magen v. Auto Mall Collection – 16-BEM-03470 – June 10, 11, 2019
May 2019
- Wright v. Dept. of Administration and Finance, Berkshire Works Career, et al – 14-SEM-02546 – May 8, 9, 10, 2019 - SPRINGFIELD
- Rivera v. Top-Notch Abatement, Inc. – 13-SEM-02846 – May 31, 2019 – SPRINGFIELD
- Martin v. Barbara Pepin – 17-BPR-00725 – April 29; May 3; May 6, 2019
April 2019
- Jackson v. The Rock Bottom, et al – 16-BPA-02941 – April 2, 3, 2019
- Mohr v. Board of Trustees of Claddagh Place, et al – 15-BPR-00939 – April 29, 30 and May 1, 2, 3, 2019 – CC: LMG
- Martin v. Barbara Pepin – 17-BPR-00725 – April 29; May 3; May 6, 2019
- Davis/Villa/ Yepes v. Pooh and Friends Learning Center – 15-BEM-00350/15-BEM-00396/16-BEM-00139 – April 16, 17, 18, 19, 2019
- Tia v. Herb Chambers Honda – 14-BEM-00559/15-BEM-01486 – April 22, 23, 2019
March 2019
- Ruginski v. Lynn Ladder & Scaffolding Co., Inc. – 16-BEM00136 – March 5, 6, 7, 2019
- Hardy-Lassiter v. City of Boston Public Schools, et al – 15-BEM-02532 – March 11, 12, 2019
- Tempesta v. Colony Center for Health & Rehabilitation – 16-BEM-01064 – March 12, 13, 14, 2019
- Bernier v. Yankee Home Improvement, Inc. – 15-SEM-02487 – March 18, 19, 22, 2019 – SPRINGFIELD
- Arroyo v. Hampden County Physicians Association – 12-SEM-02682 – March 29, 2019
February 2019
- Gionet v. Deluxe Corporation – 15-BEM-01044 – February 13, 14, 2019
- Martin v. Barbara Pepin – 17-BPR-00725 – January 31, 2019 and February 1, 2019
- Tia v. Herb Chambers Honda – 14-BEM-00559/15-BEM-01486 – February 4, 5, 7, 2019
- Overton v. Conrad’s Restaurant – 16-BEM-00405 – February 25, 26, 27, 2019
January 2019
- Alvarado v. Foundation for Humanity, Inc., et al – 16-NPR-01779 – January 16, 17, 2019
- Pagan-Dehoyos v. Mercy Medical Center, et al – 16-SEM-00265 – January 28, 31, 2019 – Springfield
- Martin v. Barbara Pepin – 17-BPR-00725 – January 31, 2019 and February 1, 2019
December 2018
- McPartland v. Verizon New England, Inc. et al - 12-BEM-00669 – December 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 2018
- Daye v. Route 2 Hyundai, Inc. – 13-WEM-00440 – December 3, 4, 2018
November 2018
- Deyesso v. James G. Grant Company – 15-BEM-02320 – November 13, 14, 15, 2018
- St. Germain v. Aggregate Industries – 16-BEM-00662 – November 5, 6, 7, 2018
- Roberge v. Sullivan, Keating & Moran Insurance Agency – 15-SEM-00594 – November 13, 14, 15, 16, 2018- Springfield
- Halsteads v. Leidos, Inc. – 14-BEM-03135 – November 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 2018
October 2018
- Madeline Serrano and Attorney General v. Cataldo Ambulance Service – 14-BEM-02913 – October 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2018 CC: WAC
- Wiggins v. Land Air Express – 15-SEM-01606 – October 23, 2018 SPRINGFIELD
September 2018
- Suomala v. Mass-C Soc. for the Prevent. of Cruelty to Animals, et al (MSPCA)– 13-SEM-00792 September 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2018
- Richardson v. Westboro Toyota, et al – 14-WEM-01235 – September 18, 19, 20, 2018
- Pasqualucci v. AMEGO, Inc. – 16-BEM-00566 – September 18, 2018
JUNE 2018
- Borosky/Wallen v. Professional Fitness – 12-SEM-03385/03388 – May 31 and June 1, 2018 – SPRINGFIELD
- Ramos v. Springfield Housing Authority – 16-SPH-01321 – June 7, 8, 2018 – SPRINGFIELD
- Cumberbatch v. Irina Temkina – 13-BPH-02588 – June 11, 2018
- Hughes v. Cranberry Dental Associates – 15-NEM-00218 – June 13, 14, 2018
- Reed v. Pipefitters Association of Boston, et al – 13-BEM-03479/14-BEM-01975 – June 14, 2018
- Quiñones v. Faridoon Zamani, DMD, et al – 16-BEM-02792 – June 15, 2018
- Alvarado v. Foundation for Humanity, Inc., et al – 16-NPR-01779 – June 20, 2018 at 2 PM
- Sahir, et al v. 2 Belsub Corporation, et al – 15-BPA-01141 – June 21,22, 2018
- Ferreira v. J.C. Clocks Company, Inc. – 15-BEM-02771 – June 25, 26, 27, 28, 2018 – N. Dartmouth
MAY 2018
- Fabio v. Prime Group Motors, et al – 14-BEM-01445 – May 1, 2, 3, 2018
- Nunes v. Westfield Public Schools District – 12-SEM-02434 – May 7, 8, 14, 15, 2018 – SPRINGFIELD
- Reed v. Pipefitters Association of Boston, et al – 13-BEM-03479/14-BEM-01975 – May 8, 9, 2018
- May v. Parish Café and Bar – 16-BPA-01670 – May 17, 18, 2018
- Caron-Dale v. E.J. Wyson Trucking Company, et al – 14-BEM-01497 – May 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 2018
- Martin v. Mickey M. Associates, Inc., et al - 13-SEM-00167 – May 24, 25, 2018 – SPRINGFIELD
- Borosky/Wallen v. Professional Fitness – 12-SEM-03385/03388 – May 31 and June 1, 2018 – SPRINGFIELD
February 2018
- Lamberis v. Royal Taxi Company of Revere, Inc. – 14-BEM-02133 – February 13, 14, 2018
- Cesar v. Danvers Management Systems, Inc. – 13-BEM-02668/14-BEM-02491 – February 27, 28, and March 1, 2018
November 2017
- Drigo v. C-Boston Department of Public Works – 14-BEM-00261 – November 14, 15, 16, 17, 2017
- Rawinski v. Wyman Gordon Company – 11-WEM-01759 – November 15, 16, 17, 2017
- Muhammad v. Isabelle’s Gift Shop– 12-NEM-00314 – November 14, 2017
- Sullivan v. Middlesex Sheriff’s Office – 14-BEM-00605/07-BEM-00453 – October 30, 31; November 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 27, 28, 30; December 1, 2017
- Martin v. Mickey M. Associates, Inc., et al - 13-SEM-00167 – November 15, 16, 17, 20, 2017 - Springfield
October 2017
- Dateo v. Famous Dave’s – 09-SEM-03024/09-SEM-03201 – October 13, 2017
- Thomas v. Mass Executive Office of Health and Human Services – 08-SEM-00775 – October 19, 20, 2017 – SPRINGFIELD
- Vitello-Lane v. Seaport Hotel – 14-BEM-01157 – October 23, 24, 26, 27, 2017
- Sullivan v. Middlesex Sheriff’s Office – 14-BEM-00605/07-BEM-00453 – October 30, 31; November 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 27, 28, 30; December 1, 2017
September 2017
- Martin v. Boulevard Phamaceutical Compounding Center, Inc. – 11-SEM-02978 – September 18, 19, 20, 21, 2017 – WORCESTER
- Alvarado v. Foundation for Humanity, Inc., et al – 16-NPR-01779 – September 22, 2017
- O’Leary v. Brockton Fire Department, et al – 15-BEM-01246 – September 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 2017
- Robar v. Longshoremen, Warehousemen, Freight Handlers 1413 – 09-NEM-03054/11-NEM-02713September 25, 26, 27, 28, 2017 – NORTH DARTMOUTH
August 2017
- Swenson v. Mohammad Moini - 12-SEM-00348 – July 31, August 1, 3, 4, 2017 – SPRINGFIELD
- Brune v. The Martin Group, Inc. – 15-BEM-02613 – August 1, 2, 2017
- De La Cruz v. Jonas Louis, et al – 15-BPR-02262 – August 15, 2017
July 2017
1. Hernandez v. The Varano Group, et. al.- 14BEM00526 - July 17, 18, 20, 2017
June 2017
- Sullivan v. Middlesex Sheriff’s Office – 14-BEM-00605/07-BEM-00453 – June 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 2017
- Thomas v. Mass Executive Office of Health and Human Services – 08-SEM-00775 – June 8, 9, 2017 - SPRINGFIELD
- Boucher v. McDonald's Corporation, et al – 12-BEM-00229 – June, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 2017
- Lapointe v. D’Ambrosio Eye Care – 10-WPA-02096 – June 26, 27, 28, 2017
April 2017
- Penn/Lockhart v. MBTA – 11-BEM-03332/11-BEM-03333 – April 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2017
- Morrison v. Wilder Brothers Tire Co. – 15-BEM-00714 – April 11, 12, 2017
January 2017
- Morrison v. Wilder Brothers Tire Co. – 15-BEM-00714 – January 10, 11, 2017
- Martins v. Jonah Seigal d/b/a Papa John’s – 13-NEM-01503 – January 11, 12, 2017
- Martin v. Boulevard Phamaceutical Compounding Center, Inc. – 11-SEM-02978 – January 18, 19, 23, 24, 27, 2017 - Worcester
- Sullivan v. Middlesex Sheriff’s Office – 14-BEM-00605/07-BEM-00453 – January 23, 24, 26, 27, 30 and February 7, 2017