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Doe v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield, a Corporation SoleSJC-13219Argue Date: Monday April 4, 2022*Summary: Torts; Appellate Review-- Where the trial court denied the defendant's motion to dismiss an action alleging sexual abuse by clergy, whether the defendant may pursue an interlocutory appeal of a ruling that neither charitable immunity nor the First Amendment provides a basis to dismiss the plaintiff's claims. Justices: Budd, C.J., Gaziano, Lowy, Cypher, Kafker, Wendlandt, Georges, Jr., JJ. Appellant: Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield, a corporation sole Counsel for Appellant: Michael McDonough, Esquire Kevin D. Withers, Esquire John J. Egan, Esquire Thomas E. Day, Esquire Appellee: John Doe Counsel for Appellee: Nancy Frankel Pelletier, Esquire David S. Lawless, Esquire Court Appealed From: Hampden Superior Court Lower Court Judge: Karen L. Goodwin, J. Route to SJC: Sua Sponte Transfer from Appeals Court Amici Curiae: *Summary is not an official part of the court proceedings, it is presented so that those who access the website will have a general understanding of the legal issues in the case. Access published opinions - View SJC Docket Information - Download Caption text |