RJA prevails in Springfield police shooting case An individual who had attempted to elude police officers who were pursuing him was shot by an officer when he failed to comply with the verbal commands of the officers and raised an object that the officers reasonably believed was a gun. In a federal lawsuit filed after the shooting, the plaintiff alleged that several members of the
ANSWER: If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should see a doctor right away. Firstly, you should see a doctor for your own well-being. You may not be able to discern the extent of your injuries yourself; a small ache could be something significant, or it could be nothing at all. Only a doctor can tell you for sure. Secondly, you
RJA successfully represents Worcester police officer in lengthy civil rights case Two individuals who were arrested by police officers in a large city brought a civil rights action against a number of officers, alleging false arrest and excessive force. One of the officers sued was represented by RJA. After a procedurally tortured history in federal court, a federal judge dismissed the action on procedural
By J.J. Huggins | The Eagle Tribune METHUEN — A Superior Court judge has dismissed police Officer Shaun Cronin’s lawsuit against fired police Chief Joseph Solomon and retired Deputy Chief Joseph Alaimo. Cronin, 45, sued his former bosses, saying they bad-mouthed him to potential employers after he resigned from the Police Department. Judge John Lu dismissed the case Monday in Lawrence Superior Court. “It’s wonderful
October 2008 Reardon, Joyce & Akerson, P.C. announces that Worcester attorney, Andrew J. Gambaccini, an associate with the firm, has been selected as a Massachusetts Rising Star by Law and Politics Media, Inc. The award follows a rigorous, multi-phased process of review and is limited to attorneys under the age of forty who have been members of the bar for less than ten years and
