| Docket # | SJC-10149 |
| Date | September 2, 2008 |
| Video | View oral argument with Windows Media Player |
| Justices | Marshall, C.J., Greaney, Ireland, Spina, Cowin, Cordy, Botsford, JJ.
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| Summary | Negligence, Serving alcoholic liquors to guest, Social host, Duty to prevent harm, Foreseeability of harm. Alcoholic liquors, Liability of host, Motor vehicle. Public policy. Insurance, Motor vehicle insurance, Construction of policy. Indemnity. Motor vehicle, Insurance. Words, "arising out of", "resulting from". |
| Appealed From | Suffolk Superior Court, Justice Patrick F. Brady |
| Briefs | See selection available in PDF format at Supreme Judicial Court website |
Counsel for Appellant
(Appearing) | Waters: Michael B. Bogdanow |
Counsel for Appellee
(Appearing) | Commerce Insurance Co., Inc.: John F. Hurley
Ultimate Livery Service, Inc.: Kenneth F. Rosenberg |
| Amici Curiae | Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association |
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| Opinion | Click to link to the slip opinion of the Supreme Judicial Court, in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat) |
