| Date: | 02/27/2026 |
|---|---|
| Organization: | Division of Administrative Law Appeals |
| Docket Number: | CR-25-0257 |
- Petitioner: Stephen Eastridge
- Respondent: Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System
- Administrative Magistrate: Eric Tennen
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Decision Eastridge v. MTRS, CR-25-0257
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Order of Dismissal
The Petitioner appealed the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System’s (MTRS) decision denying your application to purchase prior out-of-state service. MTRS filed a motion to dismiss. It argued that this issue was already subject to an appeal before DALA. See Eastridge v. MTRS, CR-14-820. The Petitioner was given until August 8, 2025 to respond, but he did not. I then issued an order to show cause on December 29, 2025 asking the Petitioner to respond by January 30, 2026 as to why his appeal should not be dismissed. I indicated failure to respond would result in a dismissal. No response was received.
Accordingly, it is hereby ordered the appeal is dismissed for failure to prosecute.
Dated: February 20, 2026
Eric Tennen
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Eric Tennen, Magistrate
Division of Administrative Law Appeals
14 Summer Street, 4th floor
Malden, MA 02148
Tel: (781) 397-4700
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