The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that an engagement ring must be returned to the purchaser, abandoning a long-standing precedent that involved assigning blame for failed relationships.
In the case of Bruce Johnson and Caroline Settino, the court determined that Johnson, who bought the $70,000 ring, was entitled to its return, overturning a previous decision that favored Settino.
This ruling stems from a dispute between Johnson and Settino which involved emotional turmoil, including allegations of infidelity from Johnson after he discovered inappropriate texts on Settino's phone.
The court's decision marks a significant shift in how engagement ring disputes are resolved, focusing on ownership rather than the circumstances leading to a breakup.
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