Afrasiabi v. Rooney

On November 26, 1997, the plaintiff, Kaveh L. Afrasiabi (“Mr. Afrasiabi”), filed this action against the defendant, John Rooney (“Mr. Rooney"), incorporating one count of defamation, one count of malicious prosecution, and one count of negligent infliction of emotional distress.2 This matter is before the court on the defendant’s motion for summary judgment pursuant to Mass.R.Civ.P. Rule 56(c) on the grounds that the evidence does not support the essential elements of the plaintiffs claims. For the reasons set forth below, the defendant’s motion for summary judgment will be ALLOWED.

BACKGROUND

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