Amicus due February 16, 2010 - Argument: April 5, 2010

Keywords: Civil Procedure - Criminal Law - Criminal Procedure - Summary Judgment

Question Presented: What proof must a former convict offer at summary judgment to establish that his exoneration qualifies him to sue the Commonwealth for erroneous felony conviction, pursuant to G.L. c. 258D, § 1?

Facts: The plaintiff, Shawn Drumgold, was convicted of a gang-related murder on the testimony of a number of witnesses who claimed to have seen him planning for or en route to …

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Amicus due February 16, 2010 - Argument: March 1, 2010

Keywords: Employment - Negligence - Respondeat Superior - Summary Judgment - Torts

Question Presented: Whether an employer can be liable for a drunk driving accident caused by an employee on the way home from a business meeting.

Facts: The defendant, Beverly Enterprises, employed John Ahern as a cook. Taking the facts in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, Ahern’s supervisor asked him to come to a …

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Argument: May 3, 2010

Keywords: CJAM - Employment - Mandamus - Probation - Summary Judgment

Question Presented: Whether the Chief Justice for Administration and Management (CJAM) acted within his authority in rejecting the appointment of a probation officer.

Facts: Plaintiff Stephen Anzalone was certified for appointment as a probation officer by the Commissioner of Probation. Six months later, the CJAM rejected Anzalone’s appointment without explanation. Anzalone filed claims …

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