Insurance coverage dispute involving homeowner and commercial policies. Court held Vermont Mutual must defend and indemnify homeowner's adult son despite business exclusion; Preferred Mutual must share defense costs.
DNA compulsion from uncharged third party reversed where Commonwealth failed to establish sufficient relevance and importance of evidence against defendant's constitutional rights.
House fiscal budget bill was a money bill because it would increase tax revenue. Senate amendments to the bill, even comprehensive ones, did not violate the origination clause.
Employee challenges arbitration award denying Wage Act violation. Arbitrator had authority to interpret statute. Arbitration award affirmed.
Breath test evidence admissible by statute remains subject to scientific reliability challenges. Vacated and remanded for hearing on Alcotest reliability.
Murder conviction affirmed where defendant jumped on victim's chest during woods robbery, breaking sternum and ribs, and DNA evidence linked defendant's seized sneakers to victim's blood.
Officer may enter home without warrant in hot pursuit of driver suspected of jailable misdemeanor. Reckless operation charge established by erratic driving and near-collision with parked vehicle during police pursuit.
Affirmed conviction for carrying a firearm. Reasonable suspicion justified stop where defendant matched general description of burglary perpetrators, was nearby minutes after crime, and fled police twice.
Investment advisor who solicited client to invest in unsuitable hedge fund held to be "seller" under Massachusetts Uniform Securities Act; fiduciary duty extends statute of limitations under fraudulent concealment doctrine.
Police officer convicted of assault and battery for repeatedly striking unarmed civilian with flashlight. Jury instruction errors regarding officer's status and duty to retreat held harmless.
