Massachusetts Appeals Court

U.S. Bank Trustee v. Kevin Lashua - Foreclosure Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a grant of summary judgment in favor of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee, in a foreclosure appeal filed by Kevin Lashua. The court found no material facts in dispute regarding the foreclosure proceedings.

M.A. v. T.D. - Abuse Prevention Order Extension

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the extension of an abuse prevention order against T.D. The court found that the plaintiff established sufficient grounds for the extension, despite the defendant's arguments regarding imminent danger. The decision is a non-precedential summary order.

Commonwealth v. Scott K. Tavares - Probation Violation Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming an order revoking Scott K. Tavares' probation. The defendant appealed, claiming ineffective assistance of counsel and due process violations related to new criminal offenses alleged as probation violations.

Thomas B. Francis, Third v. Suffolk County Sheriff's Department - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a lower court's decision regarding employment discrimination claims. The plaintiff appealed after a jury found in favor of the employer on retaliation claims, following summary judgment on sexual harassment and age discrimination claims.

Commonwealth v. Sprows-Watson - Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential summary decision affirming a lower court's order denying the Commonwealth's motion for a continuance and allowing the defendants' motions to dismiss charges without prejudice. The decision addresses discovery disputes related to traffic stops and enforcement patterns.

Guy Maddalone v. Board of Appeals of Nantucket - Zoning Special Permit Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a Land Court judgment that upheld the Nantucket Board of Appeals' decision to grant a special permit. The permit allows for the renovation and enlargement of existing structures on a property, despite objections from an abutter.

Sophia Terry v. William Powley - Contempt of Court

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a Probate and Family Court judgment finding a mother not in contempt for alleged violations of a parenting time order. The court found insufficient evidence of clear and convincing disobedience of the court's command regarding supervised parenting time.

Papadopoulos v. Dunn - Massachusetts Appeals Court Non-Precedential Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion in Papadopoulos v. Dunn, affirming a lower court's judgment. The court found no evidence of causation presented by the plaintiff, thus upholding the dismissal of the case. This decision serves as persuasive authority but not binding precedent.

Robert X. Jenkins v. Shantal M. Jenkins - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a judgment of contempt against Shantal M. Jenkins for failing to comply with a modification judgment regarding child support payments and providing proof of address. The court found her arguments regarding duress and lack of notification unpersuasive.

Commonwealth v. Pharrel P. - Juvenile Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential memorandum and order affirming a juvenile's adjudication of delinquency for carrying a firearm without a license and carrying a loaded firearm. The juvenile was committed to the Department of Youth Services until age eighteen.