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Dennis Ford & Others v. Boston Housing Authority & Another

Date: 08-20-2002

Case Number: 99-P-2126

Judge: Jacobs

Court: Appeals Court of Massachusetts, Suffolk

Plaintiff's Attorney: Dante G. Mummolo, Boston, Massachusetts

Defendant's Attorney: Stephen J. Gill, Boston, Massachusetts

Description:
In May, 1992, Dennis Ford was injured while fleeing from a fire in an apartment building owned by the Boston Housing Authority. At the time, he was visiting a friend who lived in the building. Ford filed a complaint under the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act, G.L. c. 258, alleging the BHA negligently failed to provide more than one means of egress from the building.
Outcome:
Jury verdict in the amount of $225,000 reduced to $100,000 affirmed.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Dennis Ford & Others v. Boston Housing Authority & Another?

The outcome was: Jury verdict in the amount of $225,000 reduced to $100,000 affirmed.

Which court heard Dennis Ford & Others v. Boston Housing Authority & Another?

This case was heard in Appeals Court of Massachusetts, Suffolk, MA. The presiding judge was Jacobs.

Who were the attorneys in Dennis Ford & Others v. Boston Housing Authority & Another?

Plaintiff's attorney: Dante G. Mummolo, Boston, Massachusetts. Defendant's attorney: Stephen J. Gill, Boston, Massachusetts.

When was Dennis Ford & Others v. Boston Housing Authority & Another decided?

This case was decided on August 20, 2002.