Callis v. New England Telephone & Telegraph Co.

This is an action for damages sustained as a result of the plaintiff, Maureen Callis (“Callis”), having suffered injuries when she tripped over a telephone outlet box affixed to the floor in premises leased to the defendant, New England Telephone and Telegraph Company (“NET”). At the time the accident occurred, the American Red Cross (“Red Cross”), plaintiffs employer, was using a vacant portion of defendant’s premises, with the defendant’s permission, to conduct a blood drive.

The defendant now moves for summary judgment on the grounds that it is not liable for plaintiffs injuries because the…