Legal Opinion
Perkins v. Ryals
Massachusetts Superior Court
Decided September 6, 2007No. 071399Published
1Opinion of the Court
Henry, Bruce R., J.
This matter came on to be heard on the motion of the defendant, Michael Ryals (Ryals), to dismiss the complaint of the plaintiff, Kendrick Perkins (Perkins), on the bases that this court lacks personal jurisdiction over him and that this court is a forum non conveniens. For the reasons which follow, the motion is ALLOWED.
Pertinent Facts
Perkins is a professional basketball player, who has played for the Boston Celtics since the 2003-2004 season. Ryals, along with Andre Boutte and Steve Epps acted as advisors for Perkins both before and since Perkins became a professional…
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