Cain v. Johnson

755 A.2d 156 (2000)

William G. CAIN et al.

v.

Joel JOHNSON et al.

No. 98-30-Appeal.

Supreme Court of Rhode Island.

July 25, 2000.

Present WEISBERGER, C.J., LEDERBERG, BOURCIER, FLANDERS, and GOLDBERG, JJ.

Ronald J. Resmini, Barrington, Kevin P. Gavin, Paul S. Cantor, Providence, for Plaintiff.

Kathleen M. Powers, Marc DeSisto, Providence, for defendant, City of Newport,

Brenda D. Baum, for defendant, State of RI.

A. Lauriston Parks, Virginia M. McGinn Providence, for defendant, Joel Johnson.

OPINION

WEISBERGER, Chief Justice.

This case comes before us on the plaintiffs' appeal from a summary judgment…