John Sauro v. James Lombardi, in his capacity as Treasurer of the City of Providence

OPINION

Justice Goldberg,

for the Court.

This case came before the Supreme Court on November 8, 2017, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. The defendants, the City of Providence (the city) and the Retirement Board of the Employees Retirement System of the City of Providence (the board), (collectively defendants), appeal from the entry of summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff, John Sauro (plaintiff or Sauro). On appeal, the defendants argue that the trial justice erred by requiring the city…