Dellelo v. Town of Billerica

Curran, Dennis J., J.

This case arises from a car accident between Robert Dellelo and Michael Meucci at the intersection of Billerica Ave. and Mt. Pleasant St. in Billerica, Massachusetts on June 25, 2011. Mr. Dellelo alleges that the decision of Billerica Police Officer Scott Peloquin to pursue Mr. Meucci’s vehicle was unreasonable under the circumstances, caused the accident, and as a result the Town should be liable for Mr. Dellelo’s injuries. The Town now moves for summary judgment on the basis of sovereign immunity under G.L.c. 258, §10(j).

For the following reasons, the Town’s motion for…