Carlesi v. P&G Bowling Corp.

Defendant P&G Corp. (“P&G”) seeks a separate trial in this case, pursuant to Mass.R.Civ.P. *34042(b), on the issue of its liability, if any, and potential damages for the harm suffered by plaintiff Anthony J. Carlesi (“Carlesi”) when plaintiff was sexually molested by co-defendant Todd Machado (“Machado”). For the reasons stated below, I allow P&G’s motion and order separate trials for the defendants in this case.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiff Carlesi filed this action against P&G on February 1, 1993, alleging that P&G breached its duty to safely and properly maintain its property, Bowlers’ Country Club, so…