Brazao v. Hinn

BACKGROUND

On May 2, 1996, plaintiff filed a civil complaint in the Worcester Superior Court seeking money damages for personal injuries suffered as a result of the alleged negligence of defendants. More particularly, plaintiff asserted that defendants breached their duty of care to her when, at an October 21, 1994, religious service, defendants induced attendees to fall upon and cause injury to plaintiff.

After a jury-waived trial on March 8, 1999, the parties were invited to file submissions in supplement to closing arguments, and those offerings were received by the court on or about April…