City of Providence v. Doe

OPINION

Justice FLAHERTY,

for the Court.

On May 10, 2011, this case came before the Supreme Court pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not summarily be decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and reviewing the memoranda of the parties, we are satisfied that cause has not been shown. For the reasons set forth in this opinion we affirm the order of the Superior Court granting the plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction.

Facts and Travel

On September 9, 2009, plaintiff, City of Providence, filed a verified…