Argueta v. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

The plaintiffs brought this action against the defendant, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (“MBTA”), for common law negligence (Counts I-III) arising from the alleged “abduction” of each plaintiff from the Government Center MBTA station by one Kheybark Fharah, and his sexual assault of each plaintiff. The plaintiffs have also brought claims against the MBTA for negligent hiring, retention, and supervision of certain of its employees, who were responsible for security at the MBTA station at the time of the incidents (Counts IV-VI).

The MBTA has moved for summary judgment, pursuant…