Shea v. Cameron (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-016-18)
Heart Balm Act bars tort claims based on fraudulent inducement to marry, even when styled as fraud, misrepresentation, or emotional distress claims.
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Commonwealth v. Cameron (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-177-15)
DNA evidence of secondary male source, presented without statistical explanation, was improperly admitted and formed linchpin of rape prosecution. New DNA testing revealing secondary source was female, excluding defendant, warranted new trial.
Cameron Painting, Inc. v. University of Massachusetts (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-034-13)
Contract claim against University of Massachusetts dismissed as untimely under three-year statute of limitations applicable to Commonwealth suits, despite sealed instrument status.