Arrest on invalid warrant suppressed where officers failed to check warrant management system immediately before arrest, despite ample time, opportunity, and department policy requiring verification.
Drug-free zone statute applies only to public playgrounds, not privately owned playgrounds accessible to the public.
Emergency medicine physician discharged high-risk stroke patient in hypertensive crisis before obtaining critical imaging and after patient's symptoms recurred; reversal of tribunal dismissal.
Insurer violated consumer protection law by delaying orthopedic bill payment, using wrong-specialty reviewer, and failing to give required notice.
Appeals Court reverses dangerous weapon conviction where evidence showed defendant was arrested for robbery, not on warrant, and knife was discovered after arrest.
Fire lieutenants' appeal of civil service appointment procedures remanded to commission; city's appeal of remand order dismissed as premature.
Roofing contractor's report that roof was installed over wet insulation held conditionally privileged when made to investigate source of leaks.
Driver classified as employee despite independent contractor contract; employer exercised substantial control and worker depended on single client.
Wholesale seafood firms remained on leased Massport property after lease expiration, continuing to pay rent under holdover provision. Court held companies remained liable for real estate taxes as lessees during holdover period.
Mortgage servicer's cure notice identifying itself as mortgagee satisfied statutory requirements despite separate record title holders.
