Personal care attendant cannot pursue wage claims against MassHealth fiscal intermediary that merely processes payroll and tax matters; consumer is the employer under applicable regulations.
Affirmed convictions for stalking and criminal harassment. Prison mail inspection reasonably related to legitimate penological interests. Malice does not require ill will or specific intent to harm.
Officers conducting sting operation at suspected brothel justified in securing building from within to prevent evidence destruction while obtaining warrant.
Anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss granted where defendants reported plaintiff's threatening calls to police and presented evidence in arbitration; remanded under augmented Blanchard framework.
Court reverses default judgment, applying good cause standard rather than excusable neglect, and remands for proceedings on amended pleading.
Juvenile harassment prevention order against eight-year-old boy for indecent assault and battery on four-year-old girl affirmed where evidence showed child returned home partially clothed, distressed, and muddy after supervised play with defendant.
Tenant properly demanded jury trial in answer to eviction case. Judge commenced bench trial without obtaining written or oral stipulation to waive jury right. Judgment vacated.
Bank customer cannot sue for negligence over forged checks if notice not given within one year of account statement under UCC.
Attorney-client relationship continuance after formal withdrawal disputed. Malpractice claim survives summary judgment despite notice of withdrawal, but misrepresentation claim dismissed.
Appeals Court affirms 2.9 million dollar defamation judgment against business owner who published false statements accusing selectman of ethics violations and illegal conduct.
