Souza v. Christiansen

This is a civil action for personal injuries sustained on September 18, 1998 as a result of a fall in a dwelling then owned by the defendant

On September 11,2001, about a week prior to the expiration of the time permitted by the statute of limitations, the plaintiff filed this action in the New Bedford District Court. There had been discussions between plaintiffs counsel and that of the defendants insurer under a homeowner’s policy relative to possible settlement, but no settlement was achieved. An attempt to serve the defendant at her last and usual place of abode came to naught when it was…