Sorrentino v. Muse

The defendants, Patricia Muse and Leonard Caruso (“Muse and Caruso”), reside with their four young children at 290 North Street in the North End of Boston. In May 2001, they began construction on a four-story addition to their single-story home. The plaintiff, Albert Sorrentino (“Sorrentino”), owns a four-story building next door at 282 North Street. On December 29, 1999, when Muse and Caruso were seeking a zoning variance for their addition, Sorrentino signed a letter declaring that he did not object to their addition. He did not, however, ever grant permission to Muse or Caruso to use his…