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Appeals court hears assisted‑living negligence and contract claims over staffing and care; defendants seek affirmance of summary judgment
Summary
On Jan. 15 the Massachusetts Appeals Court heard argument in Docket No. 24125 over negligence and contract claims against an assisted‑living provider, centered on alleged understaffing and whether plaintiffs met procedural and evidentiary thresholds to defeat summary judgment.
The panel heard oral argument Jan. 15 in Docket No. 24125, Donovan v. SHP 4 Concord River, concerning alleged breaches of contract and negligent care at an assisted‑living facility.
Plaintiffs’ counsel Chris Sopcak argued the facility breached its contract promises — including representations in intake materials — and that staffing shortfalls led to incidents causing harm and emotional distress. Sopcak told the panel the…
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