Rassias v. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Kenton-Walker, Janet, J.

INTRODUCTION

This action arises from injuries allegedly sustained by Carolyn M. Rassias (“Rassias”) while a passenger on a bus owned and operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (“MBTA”). Rassias alleges that her injuries were caused by the negligence of the MBTA’s agents. Before the court is the MBTA’s Motion to Dismiss. For the following reasons, that motion will be allowed.

BACKGROUND

The following facts are taken from the Complaint and treated as true for the purposes of this motion only. Iannacchino v. Ford Motor Co., 451 Mass. 623, 636 (2008). On…