Maclellan v. Dahlheimer

Wilson, Paul D., J.

This lawsuit now concerns three intentional torts allegedly committed against a third grader, Alex Maclellan, by his teacher Sarah Dahlheimer and elementary school principal Ian P. Kelly. The complaint originally filed by his mother (“Ms. Maclellan”) on behalf of Alex alleged the intentional tort of defamation, as well as negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress, against the teacher, the principal and the Natick Public Schools. However, the Maclellans had failed to make a proper written presentment to the Defendants under the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act,…