Stetson v. Town of Ashland

Lemire, James R., J.

Plaintiff Robert Stetson (“Stetson”) brought this suit against the defendants, the Town of Ashland, the Ashland Police Department, Roy Melnick (“Melnick”), in his capacity as Chief of Police, and Dexter Blois, in his capacity as Town Manager. The complaint alleges thirteen counts.2 On January 28, 2008, this court (Lemire, J.) granted the defendants’ motion for summary judgment on all claims except the alleged civil rights violation by Melnick [23 Mass. L. Rptr. 471).

Melnick now moves for reconsideration, arguing that Stetson sued him only in his official capacity as Chief…