Global Partners LP has filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), alleging that the department “willfully violated” public records law. The lawsuit stems from MassDOT’s failure to provide documentation related to the process that awarded Applegreen operations of over 18 highway travel plazas.
This legal action represents a significant escalation in Global Partners' efforts to challenge the MassDOT decision, which saw the company lose a 35-year lease opportunity despite offering a proposal with substantially higher financial benefits to the state. The lawsuit seeks transparency and accountability in the procurement process.
The filing of a direct lawsuit against a state agency indicates the seriousness of Global Partners' concerns regarding the fairness and legality of the contract award. The outcome of this litigation could have significant implications for the company and future state contracts.
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