Legal Opinion
Scannell v. Ed. Ferreirinha & Irmao, Lda.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided November 16, 1987PublishedCited by 83 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLynch, J.
On November 7, 1976, the plaintiff, John D. Scannell, was injured while operating a drill press manufactured by Ed. Ferreirinha & Irmao, Lda., (EFI), a Portuguese corporation. Scannell asserted claims for injuries arising from the accident against EFI, the retailer of the drill press, and his employer. His wife claimed loss of consortium.
On April 15, 1980, the plaintiffs’ amended complaint was served on EFI in Portugal, pursuant to G. L. c. 223A (1986 ed. ), by registered mail. EFI signed and returned the receipt and also sent the plaintiffs’ counsel a letter acknowledging receipt of the…
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