Adams v. Rhode Island Dept. of Corrections

DECISION

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections ("Defendant" or the "Department of Corrections") moves for summary judgment pursuant to Rule 56 of the Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure in the negligence action brought by Thomas Adams ("Plaintiff" or "Adams"). Plaintiff has alleged that Defendant was negligent in connection with the distribution of food through a local church. Defendant has filed the within motion for summary judgment, arguing that it is protected by the Public Duty Doctrine and that Plaintiff has failed to prove Defendant's negligence. For the reasons herein,…