Legal Opinion
Nelson v. Massachusetts Port Authority
Massachusetts Appeals Court
Decided July 12, 2002No. 00-P-383PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtKantrowitz, J.
What is the duty of one who owns a bridge to one who commits suicide by jumping from it? The plaintiff, Brian Nelson, administrator of the estate of the decedent, Kathleen Nelson, brought an action for wrongful death pursuant to G. L. c. 229, § 2, and for conscious pain and suffering pursuant to G. L. c. 229, § 6, against the defendant, Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). A Superior Court judge allowed Mass-port’s motion for summary judgment, and the plaintiff now appeals. We affirm.
Facts. Massport owns and operates the Tobin Bridge. Approximately twelve people per year, for at least ten…
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