Magnaghi v. Pickett's Service Center

Merrick, EJ.

This is an action to recover for injuries sustained by plaintiff Jeffrey Magnaghi when he was attacked and stabbed in an altercation with an individual at the defendants’ gas station. The plaintiffs alleged that the attack resulted from the negligent provision of security at the station by the defendant owner and operator. Judgment for the defendants was entered after a bench trial, and the plaintiffs appealed pursuant to Dist/Mun. Cts. R A D. A, Rule 8C.

The trial judge made findings of fact and ruled on the plaintiffs’ requests for rulings of law. The judge found that Jeffrey…