Rhode Island Supreme Court

O'Connell v. ERSRI - Rhode Island Supreme Court Case

The Rhode Island Supreme Court quashed an order from the Workers' Compensation Court, ruling that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear an appeal regarding an accidental disability pension denial. The case, O'Connell v. ERSRI, clarifies the procedural path for state employee pension disputes.

Blechman v. Woodward - Property Dispute Appeal

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a Superior Court judgment in a property dispute between neighbors Michelle A. Blechman and Donald Woodward. The plaintiffs appealed the trial justice's findings regarding adverse possession and prescriptive easement claims.

DiBiccari v. State of Rhode Island - Appeal of Wastewater Regulations

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island affirmed a Superior Court judgment dismissing Nicholas DiBiccari's complaint against the State of Rhode Island. The court found that DiBiccari failed to exhaust administrative remedies regarding the Department of Environmental Management's onsite wastewater treatment system regulations and that his facial constitutional challenges were without merit.

Estate of Campagnone v. State of Rhode Island - Negligence Appeal

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment to the State of Rhode Island in a negligence case. The Estate of Louis Campagnone appealed, arguing the state failed to prove it was immune under the Recreational Use Statute, but the court found no genuine issues of material fact regarding willful or malicious failure to warn.

Majeika v. Rhode Island Supreme Court Opinion

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a property owner's appeal regarding the denial of an onsite wastewater treatment system application. The court found the plaintiffs failed to establish a continuing violation and lacked standing for a facial challenge to regulations.

Arturo P. Batac v. Verizon - Rhode Island Supreme Court Opinion

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Arturo P. Batac v. Verizon. The court found no error in the prior proceedings which led to the affirmation of the judgment in favor of Verizon.

State v. Brian Smith - Supreme Court of Rhode Island Opinion

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island affirmed a lower court's order denying a defendant's request for declaratory and injunctive relief in an ongoing criminal proceeding. The defendant had pleaded nolo contendere to child molestation charges.

Bank of America v. Neronha - Trustee Case

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision designating Miriam Hospital as the alternative beneficiary of several trusts, upholding the selection of a new beneficiary after the original beneficiary, Memorial Hospital, closed. The court found no error in the trial justice's consideration of changed circumstances in healthcare provision.

Apostolico v. Pagliaro - Property Tax Dispute

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island affirmed a lower court's amended final judgment regarding property tax responsibility. The court held that the defendant was responsible for her share of property taxes, aligning with precedent from Koszela v. Wilcox.

In the Matter of Raymond T. Trebisacci - Disbarment Order

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island has issued an order disbarring attorney Raymond T. Trebisacci on consent. The order also appoints Special Masters to manage his client files and accounts, ensuring client interests are protected. This action follows an investigation into professional misconduct.