Rhode Island Case Commentaries

Ambiguity in Executed Instruments Precludes Summary Judgment

Date: Dec 7, 1996

Ambiguity in Executed Instruments Precludes Summary Judgment Introduction Peter J. Rotelli v. Robert S. Catanzaro is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Rhode Island on December 6, 1996....

Exclusive Remedy Established: IOD Statute as Sole Recourse for Injured Police Officers in Kaya v. Partington

Date: Aug 2, 1996

Exclusive Remedy Established: IOD Statute as Sole Recourse for Injured Police Officers in Kaya v. Partington Introduction The case of John C. Kaya v. John J. Partington et al. (681 A.2d 256) was...

No Subcontractor Cause of Action for Missing Payment Bonds under Rhode Island Public Works Statute

Date: Apr 25, 1996

No Subcontractor Cause of Action for Missing Payment Bonds under Rhode Island Public Works Statute Introduction The case of Accent Store Design, Inc., et al. v. Marathon House, Inc., et al. addressed...

Rhode Island Supreme Court Upholds Legislative Authority in Public Education Funding

Date: Jul 21, 1995

Rhode Island Supreme Court Upholds Legislative Authority in Public Education Funding Introduction In the landmark case CITY OF PAWTUCKET et al. v. Bruce SUNDLUN et al., decided on July 20, 1995, the...

Interpreting Declarations Pages: Insured Status of Named Drivers in Uninsured-Motorist Coverage

Date: May 13, 1995

Interpreting Declarations Pages: Insured Status of Named Drivers in Uninsured-Motorist Coverage Introduction The legal landscape of insurance policies frequently grapples with defining the scope of...

Clark-Fitzpatrick v. Gill: Supreme Court Clarifies Construction Contract Obligations and State Immunity on Prejudgment Interest

Date: Dec 30, 1994

Clark-Fitzpatrick v. Gill: Supreme Court Clarifies Construction Contract Obligations and State Immunity on Prejudgment Interest Introduction The case of Clark-Fitzpatrick, Inc./Franki Foundation Co.,...

Limits on Accretion of Non-Standard Employees in Collective-Bargaining Units: Rhode Island Supreme Court's Landmark Decision

Date: Dec 3, 1994

Limits on Accretion of Non-Standard Employees in Collective-Bargaining Units: Rhode Island Supreme Court's Landmark Decision Introduction The case of Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority...

Affirmation of Jury Verdict Based on Credibility Assessments in Second-Degree Murder Convictions

Date: Oct 28, 1994

Affirmation of Jury Verdict Based on Credibility Assessments in Second-Degree Murder Convictions Introduction State v. Stanley Banach (648 A.2d 1363) was a pivotal case heard by the Supreme Court of...

Successor Liability for Environmental Contamination Limited by CERCLA: Hydro-Manufacturing, Inc. v. Kayser-Roth Corp.

Date: Apr 20, 1994

Successor Liability for Environmental Contamination Limited by CERCLA: Hydro-Manufacturing, Inc. v. Kayser-Roth Corp. Introduction The case of Hydro-Manufacturing, Inc. v. Kayser-Roth Corp. (640 A.2d...

Authorization of Juvenile Police Record Disclosure to Victims Under G.L. 14-1-66

Date: Feb 24, 1994

Authorization of Juvenile Police Record Disclosure to Victims Under G.L. 14-1-66 Introduction The case of Falstaff Brewing Corporation Re: Narragansett Brewery Fire (637 A.2d 1047) adjudicated by the...

Reasonable Assurance of Employment: Mary Baker et al. v. Department of Employment and Training Board of Review

Date: Feb 12, 1994

Reasonable Assurance of Employment: Mary Baker et al. v. Department of Employment and Training Board of Review Introduction In the landmark case Mary Baker et al. v. Department of Employment and...

Comprehensive Commentary on W.P. Associates v. Forcier, Inc. (1994)

Date: Feb 10, 1994

Discharge of Financial Obligations via Release and Indemnification Agreements: Insights from W.P. Associates v. Forcier, Inc. (1994) Introduction The case of W.P. Associates v. Forcier, Inc. (637...

Reinforcing Subdivision Street Connectivity Standards: Kirby v. Planning Board of Middletown

Date: Nov 27, 1993

Reinforcing Subdivision Street Connectivity Standards: Kirby v. Planning Board of Middletown Introduction James W. Kirby v. Planning Board of Review of the Town of Middletown is a pivotal case...

Rhode Island Supreme Court Affirms Agency Deference in Public Utility Tax Exemption Case: PPA v. City of Pawtucket

Date: Mar 23, 1993

Rhode Island Supreme Court Affirms Agency Deference in Public Utility Tax Exemption Case: PPA v. City of Pawtucket Introduction The case of Pawtucket Power Associates Limited Partnership et al. v....

Deference to Hearing Officers in Environmental Permitting: The Environmental Scientific Corporation v. Louise Durfee

Date: Mar 3, 1993

Deference to Hearing Officers in Environmental Permitting: The Environmental Scientific Corporation v. Louise Durfee Introduction The case of The Environmental Scientific Corporation v. Louise...

Affirmation of Superior Court Judgment in MSA v. Berry: Clarifying Standards for Racial Discrimination Claims in Employment Promotions

Date: Feb 24, 1993

Affirmation of Superior Court Judgment in Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. Eula Mae Berry: Clarifying Standards for Racial Discrimination Claims in Employment Promotions Introduction The case Mine...

Limitations on Public Duty Doctrine in Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings: Insights from Joan Haley v. Town of Lincoln

Date: Jun 26, 1992

Limitations on Public Duty Doctrine in Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings: Insights from Joan Haley v. Town of Lincoln Introduction Case: Joan Haley et al. v. Town of Lincoln et al. (611 A.2d 845)...

Direct Judicial Review of Labor Board Certification Orders and the Labor-Nexus Test: Insights from Barrington School Committee v. Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board

Date: May 9, 1992

Direct Judicial Review of Labor Board Certification Orders and the Labor-Nexus Test: Insights from Barrington School Committee v. Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board Introduction Barrington...

Malice Aforethought in Second-Degree Murder: Insights from STATE v. MATTATALL

Date: Feb 22, 1992

Malice Aforethought in Second-Degree Murder: Insights from STATE v. MATTATALL Introduction State v. Stephen R. Mattatall, 603 A.2d 1098 (R.I. 1992), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Duty of Care in Wager Transactions: A Comprehensive Analysis of Robert Palmisciano v. Burrillville Racing Association

Date: Feb 8, 1992

Duty of Care in Wager Transactions: A Comprehensive Analysis of Robert Palmisciano v. Burrillville Racing Association Introduction The case of Robert Palmisciano v. Burrillville Racing Association...

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