Bingham v. Supervalu, Inc. (No. 15-1437) is a federal appellate case that originated from the District of Massachusetts. In this case, an elderly woman was shopping at a grocery store in Boston when she was struck by a motorized cart, suffering a laceration to her right heel around her Achilles…
Under Massachusetts law, business owners owe a duty to the patrons frequenting their stores to keep their premises reasonably safe. If a condition is present that caused a customer or guest to trip or slip and fall, the owner may be responsible for the related expenses incurred as a result…
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently found for an injured woman and her husband after she was sexually violated by an interpreter employed by a hospital. In Doe vs. Boston Medical Center Corp. (13-P-1998), a woman appealed the summary judgment issued by the trial court in favor of the hospital. The…
Shop owners and other businesses owe a duty to their customers to keep the store safe from dangers. If they do not maintain the premises as required by statute and case law, they can be held liable for the injuries suffered as a result of their failure. In Bowers v.…
Businesses are expected to keep their premises safe for patrons. This duty under Massachusetts law requires owners and managers of property to address known harms in frequently traversed spaces like stairwells and sidewalks. Hospitals are frequently featured in personal injury discussions, either as the ultimate destination to treat injuries caused…
In a Massachusetts unpublished appellate case, Silva v. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, LLC, the Appeals Court considered the question of what is necessary for a safe working environment. A merchandiser of a vending company injured herself while working with product displays. Part of her duties required her to…
During the winter months, Massachusetts residents brace for the snow and ice that cause slick and slippery roads, sidewalks, and driveways. Some public establishments take the time and care necessary to ensure safe passage, while others neglect their property. Injuries that occur due to poor property maintenance are known as…
As school and extra-curricular activities pick up around the state of Massachusetts, concern over serious and permanent injuries may arise among parents. Even with the best of care and protective gear, accidents can happen on sports fields or while in a bus on the way to an activity. No parent…
In New England, old man winter is here for about five months, and depending on what the groundhog sees, more winter may be yet to come! Snow and ice is everywhere and Massachusetts residents should be prepared to battle these icy conditions. A slip on ice or frozen snow can…
The general rule in Massachusetts is that a property owner has the duty to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition given the circumstances. Mounsey v. Ellard, 363 Mass. 693 (1973). This is why we usually remove broken glass from our floors and clean up slippery liquid spills in…