Patterson v. Christ Church

The plaintiffs, Linda and Kenneth Patterson, appeal from the entry of summary judgment in favor of various defendants affiliated with Boston’s Old North Church (the church). The Pattersons brought suit after Linda was injured as a result of her falling inside the church. On appeal, the Pattersons claim the Superior Court judge erred in determining that the recreational use statute, G. L. c. 21, § 17C, barred liability on Linda’s negligence claims, and that Linda’s claims under the consumer protection act, G. L. c. 93A, were not viable.3 We affirm.

Background. 1. The accident. The material…