Paul's Lobster, Inc. v. Commonwealth

In this appeal, we consider the plaintiff’s claims that government action caused damage to its real property for which it is entitled to be compensated. The plaintiff, Paul’s Lobster, *228Inc., asserts that the reconfiguration of Northern Avenue in Boston prevented large trucks from approaching its loading docks and therefore constituted a constructive taking of its property. The defendants are the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the city of Boston. On cross motions for summary judgment, a Superior Court judge ruled that the plaintiff was not entitled to relief because the government action at…