Cantell

SJC Opinions

Cantell, et al. v. Commissioner of Correction, et al. (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-166-16)

Court reverses dismissal of inmate class action alleging unlawful segregation, finds appeal not moot despite named plaintiffs' release from segregation units.

Maury Rovenstein
October 21, 2016

Appeals Court Opinions

Cantell, et al. v. Commissioner of Correction, et al. (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-078-15)

Inmates in special management units sought protections afforded to those in departmental segregation units. Appeals Court dismissed as moot after Supreme Judicial Court's LaChance decision mandated regulatory process.

Maury Rovenstein
July 23, 2015

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