John E. Deschenes v. City of Sanford

[¶ 1] In this case, we hold that a' person cannot substantially comply with the notice requirement of the Maine Tort Claims Act, 14 M.R.S. §§ 8101-8118 (2015), without filing some type of written notice within 180 days after a claim accrues against a governmental entity.

[¶ 2] John Deschenes appeals from the entry of a summary judgment by the Superior Court (York County, Fritzsche, J.) in favor of the City of Sanford in his suit for personal injuries resulting from his fall down stairs at City Hall. 1 Deschenes contends that-the court erroneously concluded that he failed to substantially…