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High School Hockey Player Not Reckless and Therefore Not Liable

March 14, 2020

The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently upheld a Superior Court ruling that a high school hockey player, who caused injury from a deliberate, “tremendous” body check, still did not act recklessly and therefore was not liable for the injuries he caused.

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Filed Under: Blog, Litigation, Personal Injury, Uncategorized

D’Agostino, Altomare Have Work Anniversaries

December 2, 2019

FA&E celebrated Lori D’Agostino’s 40th anniversary at the firm, at a dinner at Willy’s Steakhouse in Shrewsbury on November 13, 2019. Lori has been working at the firm since high school. She is a long-time residential real estate paralegal.

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Filed Under: Blog, Business and Corporate, Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, Uncategorized

Statutory Notice of Claim of Injury Need Not Be Sent to Non-governmental Actor

October 2, 2019

The Supreme Judicial Court, Massachusetts’ highest court, recently ruled that an injured party did not have to send the thirty-day statutory notice of a road defect to a private company responsible for maintaining a utility hole, utility cover and the surrounding asphalt.

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Filed Under: Blog, Litigation, Personal Injury

Client List Compiled from Financial Advisor’s Memory Can Be Considered Confidential Information for Purposes of a Non-Solicitation Agreement

April 19, 2019

A Superior Court judge recently ruled that a client list that had been put together by a financial advisor immediately after leaving his former firm could be considered the former firm’s confidential information even if compiled from memory. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Business and Corporate, Litigation

Homeowner’s Liability to Neighbor for Damage from Overhanging Tree

December 2, 2018

A common issue facing homeowners is their or their neighbor’s responsibility for overhanging trees and branches. The state’s Supreme Judicial Court recently decided that a homeowner was not responsible for damage caused to a neighbor’s house from a healthy overhanging tree. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Litigation, Residential Real Estate

University Has No Duty Under the Circumstances to Take Steps to Prevent Graduate Student’s Suicide

July 9, 2018

Massachusetts’ highest appellate court ruled recently that in certain circumstances a special relationship, and a corresponding duty to take reasonable measures to prevent suicide, may be created between a university and a student. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Litigation, Personal Injury

City and School Not Liable for Injury to Student Caused by Bullying

March 22, 2018

In a recent case, the highest court in Massachusetts (Supreme Judicial Court) addressed the issue of a public school’s liability for negligently permitting bullying to occur, which resulted in a fourth-grade student becoming paralyzed after being pushed down a flight of stairs. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Litigation, Personal Injury

John Altomare Travels to Guatemala, Haiti to Assist the Needy

January 4, 2018

FA&E partner John Altomare, current Chair of the Seven Hills Foundation Board of Directors, does not just give lip service to the Seven Hills Global Outreach (SHGO).  He recently traveled to Guatemala and, on a separate trip, to Haiti with other volunteers to assist those in need. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Business and Corporate, Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate

Employer Liability for Commissions Under the Massachusetts Wage Act

June 2, 2017

A District Court Judge for the United States District Court in Massachusetts has recently held that an employer is liable to pay commissions to a former employee even though the employer’s commission policy provided that commissions were not due to an employee who resigned. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Business and Corporate, Litigation

FAE Partner John Altomare Named Trustee at Bay State Savings Bank

May 31, 2017

Fusaro, Altomare & Ermilio (FAE) Partner, John N. Altomare has been named Director at Bay State Savings Bank. Bay State Savings Bank is a savings bank headquartered in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Business and Corporate, Commercial Real Estate

Liability Waiver Does Not Protect the YMCA

November 10, 2016

In a recent decision, a Massachusetts Superior Court ruled that a liability waiver, a release of all claims signed before the plaintiff’s decedent participated in a particular program, did not protect the YMCA from a wrongful death claim. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Business and Corporate, Litigation, Personal Injury

John Altomare Quoted About Work with Non-profit

September 18, 2016

Fusaro, Altomare & Ermilio (FAE) Partner, John N. Altomare is currently serving as the Chair of the Board of Directors for Seven Hills Foundation, a local non-profit with global outreach affiliates.

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Filed Under: Blog, Business and Corporate, Commercial Real Estate, Estate Planning, Residential Real Estate, Uncategorized

FAE Partner John Altomare to Serve as Chair of Non-Profit Board

March 24, 2016

Fusaro, Altomare & Ermilio (FAE) Partner, John N. Altomare will serve as the Chairman of the Board for Seven Hills Foundation for the coming year.  John most recently served as Vice-chairman of the Board for the non-profit. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Business and Corporate, Commercial Real Estate, Estate Planning, Residential Real Estate

Law Firm Featured in Book on Italian Heritage in Worcester County

November 26, 2015

The law firm of Fusaro, Altomare & Ermilio was recently featured in a book written by Vincent A. Lapomarda, S.J., S.T.L, Ph.D., an associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. Professor Lapomarda’s book is entitled, “The Italians in Worcester County, Massachusetts.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Business and Corporate, Commercial Real Estate, Estate Planning, Litigation, Personal Injury, Residential Real Estate, Uncategorized

High School and Coach May Be Liable In Negligence to Player for Failure to Follow Head Injury Protocols

September 22, 2015

A Massachusetts Superior Court judge recently ruled that a high school field hockey coach and the school may be liable in negligence for injuries caused by the coach’s failure to have his own player evaluated after an initial head injury and failure to report the nature of her injury afterward to parents, medical professionals or other school officials. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Litigation, Personal Injury

Resolving Business Disputes

July 8, 2015

We all get involved in various types of conflicts and disputes throughout our business day. They can arise in all sorts of ways, including a dispute with a co-worker or an employee, a dispute with a vendor or supplier, a conflict with a competitor, a complaint or demand from a consumer of your product or service. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Litigation

Should I Trim Back Those Trees? Be Careful …

January 26, 2015

There is a stand of trees on the boundary line of your property.  You know they are actually located on your neighbor’s side of the boundary.  But, they are really growing high.  They block light on your land and they seem a bit top-heavy.  You would love to trim them back or top them off to reduce the shadow in your yard.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Litigation, Residential Real Estate

FAE’s Patricia Altomare Presents to YWCA Program

December 19, 2014

Patricia Altomare, Of Counsel attorney at FAE, just completed service as a presenter for a six-week program put on by the YWCA Central Massachusetts.  The name of the program was “Couples Team Workout – Shaping a Strong Future with Chronic Illness.”
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Filed Under: Blog, Estate Planning, Residential Real Estate

FAE’S John Altomare Chosen as a “Voice of the Y” at the YMCA of Central Massachusetts’ 150 Year Celebration

November 4, 2014

On September 6, 2014 the YMCA of Central Massachusetts celebrated its 150th year anniversary with a Gala Celebration at Mechanics Hall in Worcester.  John was chosen as a “Voice of The Y” to speak to its 350 plus celebrants.   [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Business and Corporate, Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate

FAE’s John Altomare Recognized for his Community Work and Global Outreach

November 4, 2014

In May, 2014, John Altomare was recognized for his continued commitment to work in the Worcester and global communities.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Business and Corporate, Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate

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