In 2009 we filed a lawsuit on behalf of seven (7) persons including 4 police officials and three private citizens against the then Chairperson of the Rehoboth, Massachusetts Board of Selectmen. The complaint sought damages for defamation, infliction of emotional … Continue reading
Category Archives: Civil Rights
Civil Rights and Defamation Case Resolved: Two days after a judge invited the parties to discuss the settlement if they could “do business around $1.2 million,” a confidential settlement agreement was reached in a court in Massachusetts. We cannot disclose … Continue reading
Civil rights covers a wide variety of personal and political liberties granted United States citizens and legal visitors under the laws and constitutions of the fifty states and of the United States of America. Your civil rights include the right … Continue reading
It is often misunderstood that all damages awarded in civil rights suits against cities and/or towns must be paid by the taxpayers if there is not enough insurance coverage available. While this could be true in certain circumstances (such as … Continue reading
We handle numerous calls from potential and existing clients about their problems with City and Town officials. A disturbing thing that seems to be reported with increasing frequency involves the use of message “texting” during board meetings and hearings. It … Continue reading