Bridges v. Boston Housing Authority

The two minor plaintiffs (hereinafter called plaintiffs) were injured when struck in the face by a hot, black, tarlike substance which, coincidental with an explosion, came from an incinerator under the control of the defendant at one of its housing units.

The judge found for the plaintiffs. The defendant claimed a report to the Appellate Division and a consolidated report was dismissed. The case is before us on the defendant’s appeals from the order of dismissal.

The report states: “It was agreed that on July 5, 1958, the parents of the . . . plaintiffs were tenants of the defendant under…