KERINS v. LIMA


1996 Mass. App. Div. 114 (1996)

Dona M. Kerins v. John Lima, and others

Massachusetts Appellate Division, Southern District.

June 24, 1996.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kevin M. Orme for the plaintiff.

Andrew S. Berman for the defendants.

Present: Martin, P.J., Welsh & Minehan, JJ.


Martin, P.J.

This matter arises from an arson fire set by the juvenile foster child of the defendants (Lima). The child was placed in the Limas' home by reason of an agreement with D.S.S. There is nothing in the record to indicate who had legal custody. We may, from the facts, infer that the Limas had physical custody. The plaintiff is seeking redress against the Limas on the basis of M.G.L.c. 231, §85G. M.G.L.c. 231, §85G holds parents responsible for the...

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