Massachusetts

Massachusetts Court Ruling: Prejudgment Interest Calculated Beyond PIP Offsets in Landmark Decision

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BOSTON — The ongoing legal discourse surrounding prejudgment interest in Massachusetts is gaining renewed attention as courts determine how to apply these awards effectively. A recent ruling has significant implications for personal injury cases, particularly concerning the offset for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. In a critical decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court clarified how prejudgment interest should be calculated. The court ruled that the interest should be based on the total damages awarded, minus any applicable PIP benefits. This approach aims to provide a more equitable outcome for plaintiffs while also considering the financial protections … Read more

Massachusetts Couple Wins $360K in Property Dispute After Years of Trespass and Harassment

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Huntington, Massachusetts – For seven years, David and Lori Baillargeon, a couple from the tranquil hilltown of Huntington, found their peace disrupted by ongoing disputes over property boundaries with their neighbor. The Baillargeons, who have lived on their spacious 86-acre property since 1979, watched as their neighbor allegedly encroached upon their land, cutting down trees and disregarding the clearly marked borders. The situation escalated over the years, leading the couple to file a lawsuit in 2021 when personal attempts to resolve the matter and the involvement of local law enforcement proved futile. Representing themselves in … Read more

Twists and Turns in the Retrial of Massachusetts Woman Accused in the Snowstorm Death of Police Officer Boyfriend

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Dedham, Massachusetts — A tragic event that unfolded amid a snowstorm in 2022 has once again caught the public’s attention as Karen Read faces re-trial for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer. The heart of the case lies in the chilling night when O’Keefe was reportedly struck by Read’s SUV and left outside a Canton house party, where he was later found unresponsive. Karen Read, formerly a financial analyst and adjunct professor at Bentley College, asserts her innocence, contending she did not inflict harm on O’Keefe. Her legal team … Read more

Massachusetts Couple Detained for Hours at Canadian Border, Sparking Legal Concerns and Highlights on CBP Protocols

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Montreal, Canada – Sunday evening took an unexpected turn for a Massachusetts couple, Bachir Atallah and Jessica Fakhry, as they were detained and handcuffed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Interstate 89 border crossing upon their return from Montreal. The couple, both legal U.S. residents, were returning home when they were abruptly removed from their car without clear explanation and taken into custody for over five hours. The Atallahs told officials they were initially unaware of the reason for their detention. According to Fakhry, the sight of mattresses along the hallway … Read more