Forrey v. Dedham Taxi, Inc.

In awarding the plaintiff damages on her complaint against the defendant for negligence, a District Court judge found that, as a result of the defendant’s negligence, the plaintiff had sustained injuries for which she incurred reasonable and necessary medical expenses, in excess of $500, for her care and treatment. See G. L. c. 231, § 6D. At the trial in the Superior Court, upon the defendant’s retransfer under G. L. c. 231, § 102C, the plaintiff introduced in evidence the District Court decision and, under G. L. c. 233, § 79G, certified copies of her medical bills in the amount of $680.00,…