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Two lanes merge, crash ensues resulting in head trauma
The plaintiff and defendant were involved in a motor vehicle accident in Holyoke in 2016. The accident occurred as two lanes merged into one. Both parties argued the other was […]
SUV crosses line, plows into couple’s vehicle head-on
In summer 2023, the plaintiffs were traveling to their vacation home when the defendant’s SUV crossed into the opposing lane of travel and struck their vehicle head-on.
Appeals Court reinstates 93A claim against tobacco company
Massachusetts Appeals Court rules Chapter 93A claims don’t require fraud liability, reviving a tobacco wrongful death lawsuit against Philip Morris.
Tort – Privacy – Tracking technology
Where a plaintiff has brought a putative class action alleging that the defendant shared confidential medical information about her, the defendant’s motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim should be denied because the plaintiff states plausible claims for a violation of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, invasion of privacy, breach of implied contract and breach of fiduciary duty.
Negligence – Medical malpractice – Limitations
Where a defendant has moved to dismiss a medical malpractice complaint, the motion should be allowed because the complaint is time-barred.
Judge dismisses $5M lawsuit over fatal shooting by Milford officer
A federal judge has dismissed a $5 million civil complaint filed by the mother of a man who was fatally shot nearly six years ago by a Milford police officer.
SJC ruling on pre-repose evidence boosts cancer patient’s malpractice case
A Massachusetts judge, citing 'Bellmar v. Moore,' allows pre-statute-of-repose medical evidence in a malpractice lawsuit over delayed cancer diagnosis.
Dad accompanies child to activity center where he’s injured
The plaintiff went to an activity center with his daughter. During the course of their play, the plaintiff suffered an injury that caused incomplete paralysis.
Trucker hurt falling on employer’s ice-covered lot
The plaintiff worked as a commercial truck driver for the defendant, a subcontractor that transported U.S. mail to local post offices.
Bank of America settles Epstein accusers’ lawsuit
Bank of America has reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging it facilitated Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking. The settlement awaits court approval.
Patient falls during doctor’s examination, breaks ankle
The plaintiff worked as a commercial truck driver for the defendant, a subcontractor that transported U.S. mail to local post offices.
Survivor of 2012 Texas attack gets $198M in lawsuit
Mary Kristene Chapa, survivor of a 2012 Portland, Texas, attack, won $198 million in a civil suit against her attacker David Strickland after years of legal battles.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Injury during baby’s adenoidectomy leads to stroke
- Construction worker’s hand caught in cement mixer
- Worker trapped in freezer, dies during steam cleaning
- Pedestrian, 69, hit by motor vehicle while in crosswalk
- Four-vehicle pileup leaves driver with spinal cord injury
- Nursing home staff blamed for kidney-failure death
- Pharmacy’s late delivery blamed for patient’s death
- Man, 25, drowns after swimming lesson at fitness club
Opinion Digests
- Jurisdiction – Forum selection clause – Non-signatory
- Criminal – Responsibility
- Attorneys – Lien
- Landlord and tenant – Default judgment
- Zoning – Constructive grant – Comprehensive permit
- Fraud – False Claims Act – Settlement share
- Civil practice – Discovery – Cybersecurity
