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Agricultural Resources

Open PDF file, 266.28 KB, Dept. of Agricultural Resources v. Big Fluffy Dog Rescue (MS-15-016) (English, PDF 266.28 KB)

Animal Rescue Organizations - Failure to Register - Summary Decision.

Dept. of Agricultural Resources v. Rafferty, MS-23-0693

Importing dogs, official certificates, sale or gift to others

Open PDF file, 587.1 KB, Dept. of Agricultural Resources v. We Grow Microgreens, MS-23-0254 (English, PDF 587.1 KB)

Compost; 100 foot setback

Open PDF file, 185.45 KB, Dept. of Agricultural Resources v. Whitmore, MS-23-0319 (English, PDF 185.45 KB)

Selling dogs without a license; personal owner; livestock imported from out of state

Dept. of Agricultural Res v. The Dogmother, LLC, et.al., MS-22-0549

Dogs from municipality and rescue organizations, decision about adoption, not running unlicensed organization

Town of Brewster v. Dept. of Agricultural Resources (MS-16-393, 394, 395 and 396)

Board of Registration in Medicine (Physician Discipline)

View the Board of Registration in Medicine disciplinary cases.

Civil Service

View the Civil Service decisions.

(DPH) Adult Day Health Licensing

Open PDF file, 9.53 MB, DPH v Dejardin, PH-23-0281 (English, PDF 9.53 MB)

Application for license; not suitable

(DPH) Bureau of Substance Addiction Services

Open PDF file, 197.61 KB, DPH v. Ellis, PHET-20-0250 (English, PDF 197.61 KB)

Summary decision, hearsay, inappropriate comments, license reovocation

DPH v. Lamour Clinic, et al., PH-23-0504

Mental health and substance use disorder clinics, repeated regulatory violations, failure to renew

Open PDF file, 273.77 KB, DPH v. Landry, PH-22-0414 & 23-0133 (English, PDF 273.77 KB)

Revocation and refusal to renew, various grounds

Open PDF file, 1.34 MB, DPH v. Landry, PH-23-0408 (English, PDF 1.34 MB)

Summary suspension, intimidating language, ethical violations, practice outside scope of license

Open PDF file, 164.16 KB, DPH v. Landry, PH-23-0408 (Revocation) (English, PDF 164.16 KB)

Revocation, intimidating language, dual relationship

(DPH) Certified Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide

Dept. of Public Health v. Bernal, Alexander (PHNA-16-314)

Dept. of Public Health v. Bernal, Alexander - Ruling on Motion for Clarification (PHNA-16-314)

Dept. of Public Health v. Bowes, PHNA-24-0350

Summary decision, misappropriation, nurse aide registry

Dept. of Public Health v. Dancy, PHNS-24-0547

Summary decision, nurse aid registry, continuation without a finding (CWOF)

Dept. of Public Health v. Ghunney, William (PHNA-16-306)

Dept. of Public Health v. Johnson, PHET-23-0575

Conduct not willful, no evidence of harm

Dept. of Public Health v. Wilds, Stacy Sumner (PHNA-15-300)

Mbugua, Margaret v. Dept. of Public Health (PHNA-15-398)

(DPH) Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Open PDF file, 595.34 KB, DPH v. Amello, PHET-18-0041 (English, PDF 595.34 KB)

EMT license revocation-criminal offense

Open PDF file, 1.04 MB, DPH v. Aresnault, PHET-23-0462 (English, PDF 1.04 MB)

EMT license revocation-criminal offense, summary decision

Open PDF file, 228.12 KB, DPH v. Fortier, PHET-24-0081 (English, PDF 228.12 KB)

EMT license revocation-violation of regulations, etc.

Open PDF file, 258.26 KB, DPH v. Mailloux, PHET 22-0589 (English, PDF 258.26 KB)

EMT license revocation-out of state discipline

DPH v. McLean, PHET-24-0314

EMT license suspension, statewide treatment protocols, EMT regulations

Open PDF file, 168.73 KB, DPH v. Pessini (PHET 16-162) (English, PDF 168.73 KB)

EMT license revocation-criminal offense

Open PDF file, 468.52 KB, DPH v. Potter, PHET-22-0077 (English, PDF 468.52 KB)

EMT license revocation-criminal offense; failure to notify

Open PDF file, 106.1 KB, DPH v. Stebbins PHET-17-878 (English, PDF 106.1 KB)

EMT license revocation-false statements

Open PDF file, 441.93 KB, DPH v. Steele, PHET-22-0615 (English, PDF 441.93 KB)

EMT-failure to use good judgment; knowingly making an omission of material fact

DPH v. Stepien, PHET-17-830

Open PDF file, 273.87 KB, DPH v. Swaine, PHET-21-0627 (English, PDF 273.87 KB)

EMT license revocation-criminal offense, summary decision

DPH v. Tagliani, PHET-25-0458

Failure to follow Statewide Treatment Protocols, failure to exercise reasonable care and judgment, inaccurate Patient Care Report.

Open PDF file, 364.83 KB, DPH v. Walsh, PHET-23-0269 (English, PDF 364.83 KB)

EMT license revocation-criminal offense

Open PDF file, 462.99 KB, DPH v. Westgate, PHET-22-0618 (English, PDF 462.99 KB)

EMT license revocation-false statements

Open PDF file, 166.58 KB, DPH v. Weston, PHET-23-0318 (English, PDF 166.58 KB)

EMT license revocation-failure to exercise reasonable care, etc.

(DPH) Lead Inspector Licensing

Dept. of Public Health v. Tilahun, Wubishet (PH-17-148)

DPH v. Foley, PHLP-24-0560 (Closing Order)

Recommended decision, sanctions

DPH v. Foley, PHLP-24-0560 (Summary Decision)

Documenting evidence of deleading, inspections by department employees or designated representatives, failure to consult database

Disabled Persons Protection Commission

Open PDF file, 446.64 KB, A.C. v. DPPC, DPPC-22-0154 (English, PDF 446.64 KB)

Registrable Abuse

A.C. v. DPPC, DPPC-24-0599

No evidence of abuse per se or registrable abuse

Open PDF file, 370.35 KB, C.M.J. v. DPPC, DPPC-23-0143 (English, PDF 370.35 KB)

Registrable Abuse, sexual contact with DDS client

E.A. v. DPPC, DPPC-25-0520

Abuse, abuse per-se, abuse registry

Open PDF file, 2.87 MB, J.L. v. DPPC, DPPC-22-0415 (English, PDF 2.87 MB)

No finding of abuse or abuse per se, credibility of witnesses

MCBA v. DPPC, DPPC-24-0118

No registrable abuse or abuse per se

Open PDF file, 102.46 KB, N.S. v. DPPC, DPPC-22-0536 (English, PDF 102.46 KB)

Order allowing Motion to Dismiss for lack of jursidiction

Open PDF file, 152.6 KB, Neville H. v. DPPC, DPPC-23-0132 (English, PDF 152.6 KB)

Registrable Abuse, abuse per se, infliction of physical pain

Open PDF file, 6.88 MB, S.S. v. DPPC, DPPC-22-0537 (English, PDF 6.88 MB)

Serious physical injury, abuse per se, registry of abuse

S.S. v. DPPC, DPPC-24-0274

No finding of abuse per se, no credible evidence of serious physical or emotional injury, hearsay

Open PDF file, 877.69 KB, SW v. DPPC, DPPC-22-0043 (English, PDF 877.69 KB)

DPPC-no evidence to support abuse per se; registrable abuse

Dismissals (Procedural)

Abbruzzese v. Newton Ret. Sys., CR-25-0010

Dismissal, mootness

Aceto-Black v. MTRS, CR-25-0463

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Adrien-Jean v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0312

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Aldrich v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0427

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Alves v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-25-0522

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 31.33 KB, Amaral v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0184 (English, PDF 31.33 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Andrade v. MTRS, CR-23-0512

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Andre v. MTRS, CR-25-0117 (Dismissal)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Andrews v. MTRS, CR-25-0335

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Appleton v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0735

Dismissal, mootness

Arakelian v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-25-0447

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Arakelian v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0223

Dismissal, mootness

Atter v. MTRS, CR-25-0679

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Bagg v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-24-0706

Dismissal, mootness

Baker v. Boston Ret. Sys, & PERAC, CR-23-0058

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Balfour v. MTRS, CR-24-0694

Dismissal, failure to prosecute, untimely appeal

Banta v. MTRS, CR-24-0623

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 28.65 KB, Bartorelli v. Plymouth Cty Ret. Ass, CR-22-0303 (English, PDF 28.65 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 29.01 KB, Beaudette v. State Bd Ret, CR-23-0361 (English, PDF 29.01 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Bellavance v. Peabody Ret. Bd., CR-25-0071

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Bergin v. MTRS, CR-25-0363

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Bernard-Lautieri v. MTRS, CR-24-0239

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Bernier v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0715

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Bertrand v. MTRS, CR-25-0440

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Bhadouria v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0485

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Blais v. MTRS, CR-24-0714

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Blake v. MTRS, CR-25-0039

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Blier v. MTRS, CR-26-0006

Dismissal, failure to prosecute, failure to state a claim

Bono v. State Board of Ret., CR-24-0612

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 53.19 KB, Borger-Green v. MTRS, CR-24-0692 (English, PDF 53.19 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Brady-Lozier v. MTRS, CR-24-0340

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Bridges v. MTRS, CR-25-0436

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Brown v. MTRS, CR-24-0643 (Dismissal)

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Brutus v. EOVS, VS-25-0516

Dismissal, voluntary dismissal

Buday v. MTRS, CR-25-0282

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Bulic v. MTRS, CR-25-0632

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Burdsall v. MTRS, CR-25-0575

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Byrne v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0345

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Bzdula v. MTRS, CR-25-0089

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 41.11 KB, Callaghan v. MTRS, CR-24-0644 (English, PDF 41.11 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Camara-Boyer v. MTRS, CR-25-0221

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Capehart v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-23-0582

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Care One at Northampton v. EOHHS, RS-20-0363

Dismissal, mootness

Carlozzi v MTRS, CR-25-0345

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Carroll v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-24-0272

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Carty v. MTRS, CR-25-0234

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Case v. MTRS, CR-25-0299

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Casey v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0501

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Cassis v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0785

Dismissal, mootness

Open PDF file, 32.49 KB, Chalmers v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0320 (English, PDF 32.49 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 29.02 KB, Chen v. State Bd Ret, CR-23-0614 (English, PDF 29.02 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Ciminello v. MTRS, CR-25-0437

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Clark v. MTRS, CR-24-0213

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Clark v. MTRS, CR-25-0353

Dismissal, mootness, failure to state a claim

Clement v. AGE, EA-24-0636 (Order of Dismissal)

Dismissal, lack of jurisdiction

Cloutier v. MTRS, CR-25-0434

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Cobbs v. MTRS, CR-25-0756

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Colburn v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0657

Dismissal, mootness

Coleman v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-25-0530

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Collins v. Norwood Ret. Bd., CR-24-0710

Dismissal, late notice of appeal, no jurisdiction

Colon v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0295

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Conard v. MTRS, CR-25-0556

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Cormier-Yutkins v MTRS, CR-25-0186

Dismissal, mootness

Corrado v. MTRS, CR-25-0161 (Dismissal)

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Costantino v. EOVS, VS-23-0013

Dismissal, mootness

Coutinho v. State. Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0034

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Coward v. DEEC, OC-25-0505

Dismissal, mootness

Cowgill v. Lowell Ret. Bd., CR-22-0099

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Crocker v. Methuen Cont. Ret Sys., CR-25-0354

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Crosby v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-24-0096

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Crosby v. MTRS, CR-24-0704

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Crouteau v. MTRS, CR-24-0727

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Curley, et al. v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-24-0724

Dismissal, aggrieved party, mootness

Open PDF file, 28.61 KB, Currant v. SBR, CR-23-0700 (English, PDF 28.61 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 636.34 KB, Daehne v. EOVS, VS-11-0390 (English, PDF 636.34 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

DaSilva v. MTRS, CR-18-0093

Dismissal, mootness

Debenedictis v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-24-0509

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

DEEC v. Mateo, OC-25-0534

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

DEEC v. Ortiz, OC-25-0623

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

DEEC v. Shepard, OC-25-0114

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

DeLisi v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0697

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Demorais v. MTRS, CR-25-0250

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Derick v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-25-0072

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Derry v MTRS, CR-25-0038

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Dever v. MTRS, CR-25-0520

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Diamond v. Marlborough Ret Bd, CR-24-0235

Dismissal, mootness

DiBara v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0603

Dismissal, mootness

Donaldson v. MTRS, CR-25-0018

Dismissal, late notice of appeal, no jurisdiction

DPH v. Adams Ambulance Services PHAC-24-0054 (Dismissal)

Dismissal, mootness

DPH v. Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing

Dismissal, mootness

DPH v. Louifaite, PHNA-24-0541

Dismissal, mootness

Open PDF file, 409.9 KB, DPH v. McCauliff, PHET-20-0389 (English, PDF 409.9 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

DPH v. Monteiro, PHET-20-0388

Dismissal, mootness

DPH v. Norris, PHET-20-0164

Dismissal, mootness

DPH v. Point du Jour, PHNA-25-0405

Dismissal, mootness

DPH v. Wallen, PHNA-24-0639

Agency withdrew action

DPPC v. M.S., DPPC-25-0760

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Drew v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0725

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Driscoll v. MTRS, CR-25-0343

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Open PDF file, 228.09 KB, Drummond v. EOVS, VS-16-0437 (English, PDF 228.09 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Dunn v. EOVS, VS-15-0431

Dismissal, mootness

Durham v. PERAC, CR-24-0696

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 34.44 KB, Dutton v. MTRS, CR-23-0049 (English, PDF 34.44 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

D’Entremont v. MTRS, CR-24-0680

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Eastridge v. MTRS, CR-25-0257

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Eckert v. MTRS, CR-25-0587

Dismissal, mootness

Egan v. MTRS, CR-25-0149 (Dismissal)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Ezekiel v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-24-0278

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Farrell v. MTRS, CR-25-0682

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Fitzgerald v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0160

Dismissal, mootness

FitzPatrick v. MTRS, CR-17-204

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Flaherty v. MTRS, CR-25-0068

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Flemming v. Fitchburg Ret. Sys, CR-25-0270

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Florek v. MTRS, CR-18-0321

Dismissal, mootness

Foley, J. v. MTRS, CR-25-0384

Dismissal, mootness, failure to state a claim

Foley, N. v. MTRS, CR-25-0340

Dismissal, mootness, failure to state a claim

Foley v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0743

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Forrest v. MTRS, CR-25-0069 (Dismissal)

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Fortune v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0023

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Fransico v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-25-0247

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Gadarowski v. State. Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0633 (Dismissal)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Gallant v. MTRS, CR-24-0543

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Ganley v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0007

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Garcia v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0728

Dismissal, mootness

Gavaghan v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-14-0017

Dismissal, mootness

Gemelli v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0609

Dismissal, mootness

Gerson v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0381

Dismissal, mootness

Gillespie v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-24-0268

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Ginisi v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0528

Dismissal, mootness

Goldfischer v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0590

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Gomez v. MTRS, CR-25-0244

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Gonsalves v. MTRS, CR-25-0322

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Goodstein v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0768

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Gordon v. MTRS, CR-25-0182

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Gouck v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-19-0311 (Dismissal)

Dismissal, mootness

Guardian of Mia C. v. Department of Developmental Services, MS-24-0699

Dismissal, lack of jurisdiction

Haughey v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-25-0464

Dismissal, mootness

Hebert v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0325

Dismissal, mootness

Hickey v. MTRS, CR-25-0386

Dismissal, mootness, failure to state a claim

Open PDF file, 31.78 KB, Hill v. MTRS, CR-24-0370 (English, PDF 31.78 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Hilton v. MTRS, CR-25-0512

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Howard v. Newburyport Ret. Bd., CR-23-0461

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Howard v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0568

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Hurley v. MTRS, CR-24-0707

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Immomen v. Div. Capital Asset Mgmt., CP-26-0040

Dismissal, lack of jurisdiction

Ivanova v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0599

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

James v. Fair Labor Division, LB-25-0562

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Open PDF file, 31.37 KB, Jean v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-23-0312 (English, PDF 31.37 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Jervis v. MTRS, CR-25-0228

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Keefe v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-17-893

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Keegan v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0213

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Kelley v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0784

Dismissal, mootness

Kelly v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0271

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 82.64 KB, Kenney v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-21-0255 (English, PDF 82.64 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Kervian v. MTRS, CR-25-0628

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 28.91 KB, Kingman v. State Bd Ret, CR-23-0507 (English, PDF 28.91 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

King v. MTRS, CR-25-0412

Dismissal, mootness, failure to state a claim

Kleya v. MTRS, CR-25-0277

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Kohler v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-23-0690

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Kretchmer v. Hampshire Cnty. Reg. Bd, CR-21-0419 (Dismissal)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute, mootness

L.E. v. DPPC, DPPC-25-0360

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 30.67 KB, Lamptey v. SBR, CR-24-0028 (English, PDF 30.67 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Landolphi v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0597

Dismissal, mootness

Lanzillo v. MTRS, CR-25-0525

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Lawless v. MTRS, CR-24-0311

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Leary v. State. Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0253

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Lee v. MTRS, CR-25-0483

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Lei & Honey Honey Inc. v. Fair Labor Division, LB-25-0323

Dismissal, settlement

Littlefield v. MTRS, CR-24-0291

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Logan v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0012

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Longmore v, Medford Ret. Sys, CR-23-0243

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 263.43 KB, Macahado v. EOVS, VS-21-0238 (English, PDF 263.43 KB)

Dismissal, mootness

Mackin v Boston Ret. Sys, CR-24-0371

Conditional dismissal, mootness

Open PDF file, 40.76 KB, MacNeil v. MTRS, CR-24-0616 (English, PDF 40.76 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Marcet v. MTRS, CR-25-0344

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Marino v. MTRS, CR-25-0696

Dismissal, mootness

Martin v. MTRS, CR-25-0576

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

McAvoy v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0297

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

McCall Transportation v. DPH, PHAC-24-0695

Dismissal, mootness

McCarthy v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0516 & 517

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

McConnel v. EOVS, VS-25-0290

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

McCullough v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0434

Dismissal, mootness

McDonald v. MTRS, CR-25-0225

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

McDonald v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0769

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

McGlory v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-24-0064

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

McKenzie v. MTRS, CR-25-0537

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

McNally v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0658

Dismissal, failure to state a claim, defective application

Mele v. MTRS, CR-25-0364

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Melito-Connors v. MTRS, CR-26-0022

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Mellace v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-25-0730

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Menard v. MTRS, CR-25-0387

Dismissal, mootness, failure to state a claim

Metro West Realty Source LLC and Sorn Richardson v OAG, LB-25-0232,

Dismissal

Miller v. MTRS, CR-25-0745

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Mongtgomery v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0479

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Monson Thrift Store v. Fair Labor Division, LB-24-0640

Dismissal, late notice of appeal, no jurisdiction

Moore v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0716

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Morin v. Hampshire Cty Ret. Bd., CR-23-0618

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Morse v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0354

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Mundy v. MTRS, CR-25-0041 (Dismissal)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Murphy v. MTRS, CR-25-0307

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Murphy v. MTRS, CR-25-0435

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Nappo v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0105

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Nazarian v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0504

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Newman v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0310

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Open PDF file, 225.5 KB, Obara v. EOVS, VS-15-0575 (English, PDF 225.5 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Ockene v. MTRS, CR-24-0708

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Oehley v. MTRS, CR-25-0585

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Oliver v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0002

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Olson v. MTRS, CR-25-0401

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

On Nai Lai v. DEEC, OC-17-171

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Ostellino v. MTRS, CR-25-0032

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

O’Connor v. Boston Ret Sys, CR-24-0682

Dismissal, mootness

O’Loughlin v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-24-0271

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Parker v. MTRS, CR-25-0229

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Parker v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0721

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Patel, et al. v. Fair Labor Division, LB-25-0718

Dismissal, withdrawal

Perez-Rossello v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0386

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Perez v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0265

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Perry v. MTRS, CR-24-0660

Dismissal, mootness

Pezo v. MTRS, CR-25-0631

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Plante v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0064

Dismissal, mootness

Pollard v. MTRS, CR-25-0352

Dismissal, mootness, failure to state a claim

Porter v. EOVS, VS-22-0181

Dismissal, mootness

Potter v. MTRS, CR-25-0308

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Pound v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0237

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Proctor v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-19-0634

Dismissal, mootness

Pryor v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-25-0014

Dismissal, premature appeal

Raciti v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0697

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Ramos v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0731

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Ram v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-25-0281

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Rattigan v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-25-0404

Dismissal, lack of jurisdiction, mootness

Reeves v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0315

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Regan v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0303

Dismissal, mootness

Rezende v. Fair Labor Div., LB-25-0508

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Rickan v. MTRS, CR-25-0290

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Ringuette v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0381

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Rivard v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0546

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Roberston v. MTRS, CR-25-0348

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Rodrigues v. PERAC, CR-15-606

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Rolfsema v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0258

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Romano v. MTRS, CR-26-0030

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Root v. MTRS, CR-24-0632

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Rosemond v. MTRS, CR-25-0442

Dismissal, failure to prosecute, failure to state a claim

Rose v. MTRS, CR-25-0680

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Rossetti v. MTRS, CR-24-0527

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Rothman v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0729

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Route v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0461

Dismissal, mootness

Ryan v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0654

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Ryan v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0740

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Open PDF file, 131.52 KB, Salamone v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0153 (English, PDF 131.52 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

SanGiovani v. MTRS, CR-25-0388

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Saporito v. MTRS, CR-24-0039

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Sasso v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0561

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Schofield v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0338

Dismissal, failure to prosecute, untimely appeal

Scibelli v. MTRS, CR-23-0335

Charter school, ineligible to purchase prior service, non-teaching employee

Sea View v. EOHHS, RS-16-0533

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Shannon v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0765

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Shaw v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0550

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Sheeran v. MTRS, CR-25-0272

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Small v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-24-0029

Dismissal, mootness

Smart Green Solar v. Fair Labor Division, LB-22-0584-586

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Snedeker v. MTRS, CR-25-0218

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Socquet v. MTRS, CR-25-0688

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Sontag v. MTRS, CR-25-0183 (Dismissal)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 33.95 KB, St. Jean v. Lowell Ret. Bd., CR-23-0340 (English, PDF 33.95 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Stickney v. MTRS, CR-25-0342

Dismissal, mootness, failure to state a claim

Stockwell v MTRS, CR-23-0177

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Stoloski v. MTRS, CR-25-0256

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Striker v. MTRS, CR-25-0409

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Surrette v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-24-0709

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Sweetman v State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0580

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Sylvia v. MTRS, CR-25-0438

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Terrell v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0071

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Thomas v. MTRS, CR-25-0148

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 811.89 KB, Thompson v. MTRS, CR-22-0202 (English, PDF 811.89 KB)

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Thorndycraft v. EOVS, VS-25-0399

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Tiernan v. MTRS, CR-25-0686

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Tito Masonry and Construction, LLC v. FLD, LB-25-0403

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Tyson v. MTRS, CR-24-0099

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Valante v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0007

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Verma, et al. v. FLD, LB-25-0507

Dismissal, mootness

Watts v. Bos. Ret. Sys., CR-24-0539

Dismissal, untimely appeal

Weaver v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0469

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Weston v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0080

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Whelan v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-23-0553

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

White v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-25-0255

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Whitney v. Hampden Cty. Reg. Ret. Sys, CR-25-0248

Dismissal, premature appeal

Winslow v. Worcester Reg. Ret Sys, CR-22-0598

Dismissal, mootness

Wolfe v. MTRS, CR-22-0026

Dismissal, failure to state a claim

Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance

Constellation NewEnergy v. Div. Capital Asset Mgmt., CP-22-0136

Educator License Revocation

Expedited Permitting

Corliss Landing Condominium Trust (MS-15-661)

Family Child Care Licensing

Open PDF file, 1.01 MB, DEEC v. Aguilar, OC-23-0251 (English, PDF 1.01 MB)

Discretionary review; abuse of discretion; deference to agency decision

DEEC v. Aguirre, OC-24-0598

Discretionary review, household member

DEEC v. Andino, OC-25-103 & 425

No evidence of false or misleading statements, sanction for failure to keep accurate records, discretionary review, pending charges

DEEC v. Barbas, Joanne (OC-15-556)

DEEC v. Berroa-Abad, OC-25-0009

Discretionary review process, substantiated allegations of abuse, new evidence

DEEC v. Boodakian, Dori (OC-17-151)

DEEC v. Carvajal-Rojas, Marisol (OC-17-754)

DEEC v. Correa, Carmen (OC-16-548)

Open PDF file, 1.31 MB, DEEC v. Cruz, OC-19-0125 (English, PDF 1.31 MB)

Emergency suspension, refusal to renew, noncompliance

DEEC v. Curran, OC-24-035

Discretionary review process, prior allegations relating to child in care

DEEC v. Fournier, OC-24-0508

Discretionary review process, household member not unsuitable, new evidence

DEEC v. Frechette, Christina (OC-18-0175)

Open PDF file, 222.87 KB, DEEC v. Gupta, OC-23-0396 (English, PDF 222.87 KB)

Discretionary review process, household member not unsuitable, new evidence

DEEC v. Hoyt, Cynthia (OC-17-034)

DEEC v. J.C., OC-25-0357

Presumptive review process, juvenile charges, new evidence

Open PDF file, 1.52 MB, DEEC v. Jarominski, OC-22-0329 (English, PDF 1.52 MB)

Discretionary review; de novo review; regulatory factors

DEEC v. Jha, Sachchidanand (OC-17-870)

DEEC v. Keith, OC-24-0387

refusal to issue license, failure to follow regulations, exercise of poor judgment

DEEC v. Lentini, Laurie (OC-15-656)

Open PDF file, 207.73 KB, DEEC v. Miranda, OC-24-0046 (English, PDF 207.73 KB)

Discretionary review process, unclear explanation of household member's unsuitability

DEEC v. Pena, OC-22-0446

Discretionary review process, prior allegations of abuse

DEEC v. Peralta, OC-24-0353

Discretionary review, suitability, “good judgment”

DEEC v. Ramirez, OC-24-0251

License application, standard of review, de novo hearing, suitability

DEEC v. Rathor, OC-25-0156

Discretionary review process, prior criminal convictions, new evidence

DEEC v. Reyes, Bellamira Santana (OC-17-086)

Open PDF file, 263.17 KB, DEEC v. Sanchez & Correa, OC-22-44 & 601 (English, PDF 263.17 KB)

No evidence of abuse or neglect by care providers

DEEC v. Sanchez, Sterlin (OC-16-485)

DEEC v. Santiago, OC-25-0452

Discretionary review process, substantiated allegations of abuse, new evidence

DEEC v. Santizo, Elvia (OC-17-087)

DEEC v. Schofield, Brenda (OC-18-0455)

Open PDF file, 252.06 KB, DEEC v. Spellman, OC-25-0265 (English, PDF 252.06 KB)

Revocation, non-compliance, misleading regulators

DEEC v. Strawberry Child Care (OC-18-0549)

DEEC v. US TKD Education, Inc. (OC-17-795)

DEEC v. Vazquez, OC-24-0664

Discretionary review process, prior allegations relating to child in care

Open PDF file, 207.79 KB, DEEC v. Waller, OC-23-0266 (English, PDF 207.79 KB)

Discretionary review process, household member unsuitable, no new evidence

DEEC v. Y.A., OC-25-0402

Discretionary review process, household member not unsuitable, new evidence

Medical Marijuana

Dept. of Public Health, Medical Use of Marijuana Program v. Willis, James (PH-15-589)

Miscellaneous Terminations

Open PDF file, 22.01 KB, January 2025 (English, PDF 22.01 KB)

Open DOCX file, 32.19 KB, February 2025 (English, DOCX 32.19 KB)

Open PDF file, 77.87 KB, March 2025 (English, PDF 77.87 KB)

Open PDF file, 103.42 KB, April 2025 (English, PDF 103.42 KB)

Open PDF file, 100.42 KB, May 2025 (English, PDF 100.42 KB)

Open DOCX file, 31.91 KB, June 2025 (English, DOCX 31.91 KB)

Open PDF file, 109.27 KB, July 2025 (English, PDF 109.27 KB)

Open PDF file, 112.45 KB, August 2025 (English, PDF 112.45 KB)

Open PDF file, 112.03 KB, September 2025 (English, PDF 112.03 KB)

Open DOCX file, 32.43 KB, October, 2025 (English, DOCX 32.43 KB)

Open DOCX file, 32.03 KB, November 2025 (English, DOCX 32.03 KB)

Open DOCX file, 32.68 KB, December, 2025 (English, DOCX 32.68 KB)

December, 2025

Open DOCX file, 35.64 KB, January 2026 (English, DOCX 35.64 KB)

Open DOCX file, 36.31 KB, February 2026 (English, DOCX 36.31 KB)

Practice and Procedure

Open DOC file, 93 KB, Ackerman, Ross v. Worcester Regional Retirement Board (CR-11-405) (English, DOC 93 KB)

Auer, Daniel S., Jr. v. State Board of Retirement (CR-18-0247) (Reconsideration)

Open PDF file, 82.68 KB, Bd. of Registration in Medicine v. Winterer, Jorg Docket No. (RM-17-1004) (English, PDF 82.68 KB)

Belanger, Michael v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-16-120)

Open DOC file, 34.5 KB, Board of Registration in Medicine v. Cynthia Provow (RM-13-510) (English, DOC 34.5 KB)

Board of Registration in Medicine v. Little, Debra (RM-17-935)- Ruling on Motion to Compel

Open DOCX file, 14.39 KB, Board of Registration in Medicine v. Richard S. Fraser (RM-13-224) (English, DOCX 14.39 KB)

Open DOC file, 67.5 KB, Board of Registration in Medicine v. Ronald Nasif (RM-16-163) (English, DOC 67.5 KB)

Open DOC file, 29 KB, Board of Registration in Medicine v. Sara Russell, M.D. (RM-17-089) (English, DOC 29 KB)

Open PDF file, 38.06 KB, Brelsford, Keith v. Dept. of Veterans Services VS-15-594 (English, PDF 38.06 KB)

Britton, Randy v. Dept. of Veterans’ Services (VS-15-203)-Decision on Motion for Reconsideration

Open PDF file, 169.74 KB, Chiles, Dana v. Fair Labor Division, LB-14-439 (English, PDF 169.74 KB)

Open DOCX file, 23.13 KB, Clement, John v. Essex County Regional Retirement System, Docket Nos. (CR-14-184, CR-13-294) - Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration (English, DOCX 23.13 KB)

Corliss Landing Condominium Trust (MS-15-661)

Open PDF file, 169.74 KB, Creedon, Laura v. Lexington Retirement Board (CR-15-662) (English, PDF 169.74 KB)

DEEC v. Barbas, Joanne (OC-15-556)

DEEC v. Correa, Carmen (OC-16-548)

DEEC v. Hoyt, Cynthia (OC-17-034)

DEEC v. Reyes, Bellamira Santana (OC-17-086)

Dept. of Conservation and Recreation v. J and K Ventures, LLC (DCR-17-1035), Ruling on Motion for Summary Decision and Motion to Dismiss

Dept. of Public Health v. Tilahun, Wubishet (PH-17-148)

DPH v. Stepien, PHET-17-830

Open DOCX file, 23.65 KB, Farh, Mohamed v. Fair Labor Division (LB-15-107) (English, DOCX 23.65 KB)

Fernandes, Robin v. State Board of Retirement (CR-17-942)

Fernandes, Robin v. State Board of Retirement (CR-17-942), Order Denying Petitioner’s Motion for Reconsideration

Open DOCX file, 20.42 KB, Fitzpatrick, James H. v. Chelsea Retirement System, CR-16-216 (English, DOCX 20.42 KB)

Open PDF file, 67.48 KB, Fortin, Denise v. State Board of Retirement (CR-16-65) (English, PDF 67.48 KB)

Franco, Michael v. Dept. of Veterans’ Services (VS-17-636)

Heikkinen, Andrea and John, Moccia Concrete Construction, LLC v. Office of the Attorney General-Fair Labor and Business Practices Division (LB-18-0516)

Open PDF file, 141.13 KB, Hogan, Jonathan v. State Board of Retirement (CR-16-243) (English, PDF 141.13 KB)

Open PDF file, 62.8 KB, Howard, Kathleen v. State Bd. of Retirement (CR-15-322) (English, PDF 62.8 KB)

Open DOCX file, 22.38 KB, Jochim, Steve v. State Board of Retirement (CR-15-328) (English, DOCX 22.38 KB)

Open DOC file, 67 KB, Lambert, Patricia v. Hampden County Regional Retirement Board (CR-15-209) (English, DOC 67 KB)

Levy, Gail v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-14-414)

Lynn, David v. Essex Regional Retirement Board (CR-14-550)

Open PDF file, 53.13 KB, Majestic Painting v. Fair Labor Division, LB-22-471-475 (English, PDF 53.13 KB)

Dismissal-Failure to file pre-hearing submissions

Morris, Ronald v. Department of Veterans' Services (VS-17-130)

Open PDF file, 83.9 KB, Murphy, Aidan v. Dep’t of Veterans’ Services, Docket No. (VS-17-056) (English, PDF 83.9 KB)

Open DOCX file, 26.41 KB, Nelson, Leonard v. State Board of Retirement, CR-15-10 (English, DOCX 26.41 KB)

Open DOCX file, 25.86 KB, Pierre-Louis, Serge v. State Bd. of Retirement, Docket No. (CR-10-20) (English, DOCX 25.86 KB)

Open DOC file, 55 KB, Reardon, Eugene F., III v. Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission, CR-15-91 (English, DOC 55 KB)

Open DOC file, 70 KB, Reyes, Marytza v. State Bd. of Retirement, Docket No. (CR-13-598) (English, DOC 70 KB)

Open PDF file, 157.77 KB, Solazzo v NRB, CR-22-0177 (English, PDF 157.77 KB)

Jurisdiction, Petitioner not "aggrieved" by agency decision, Motion to Dismiss

Stanton, Steven v. Quincy Board of Retirement (CR-18-0121)

Town of Brewster v. Dept. of Agricultural Resources (MS-16-393, 394, 395 and 396)

Open PDF file, 107.15 KB, Volpe, Marilyn v. Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (CR-13-147) (English, PDF 107.15 KB)

Open PDF file, 93.78 KB, Volpe, Marilyn v. Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (CR-13-147) - Motion to Compel the Production of Documents (English, PDF 93.78 KB)

Open PDF file, 104.45 KB, Welch, George Franklin, Jr. v. Dep’t of Veterans’ Services, Docket No. (VS-17-290) - Decision on Motion on Reconsideration (English, PDF 104.45 KB)

Open PDF file, 69.93 KB, Welch, George Franklin v. Department of Veterans’ Services VS-17-290 (English, PDF 69.93 KB)

Open PDF file, 132.4 KB, Yoke v. NCRS (CR-21-0543) (English, PDF 132.4 KB)

Dismissal-failure to comply with logistical orders; failure to prosecute

Rate Setting

Open PDF file, 188.34 KB, Bridgewater v. EOHHS, RS-00-668 (English, PDF 188.34 KB)

Absence of supporting documentation, fair and reasonable rates, administrative costs

Open PDF file, 603.56 KB, Guilford Health Mgmt v. EOHHS, RS-99-104 & others (English, PDF 603.56 KB)

Jurisdiction, failure to prosecute, allocation of costs

Open PDF file, 260.2 KB, Linda Manor v. EOHHS, RS-00-490 (English, PDF 260.2 KB)

Jurisdiction, "indirect therapy costs," required supporting documentation

Open PDF file, 152.59 KB, Pilgrim Rehab v. EOHHS, RS-00-493 (English, PDF 152.59 KB)

Jurisdiction, "indirect therapy costs," required supporting documentation

Open PDF file, 128.55 KB, Pope Nursing Home v EOHHS, RS-00-444, & others (English, PDF 128.55 KB)

Absence of supporting documentation, fair and reasonable rates, administrative costs

Open PDF file, 280.52 KB, Sea View v EOHHS, RS-17-651 (English, PDF 280.52 KB)

Jurisdiction, failure to take action required by law, Determination of Need (DON)

Sippican Healthcare Center v. EOHHS, RS-23-0510

Certification surveys, not up-to-date, rate setting

Retirement Decisions

Open PDF file, 75.31 KB, Abdelahad, Claire v. State Board of Retirement (CR-15-292) (English, PDF 75.31 KB)

Abebe v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0110

Creditable service, contract employee, third-party vendors

Open DOC file, 93 KB, Ackerman, Ross v. Worcester Regional Retirement Board (CR-11-405) (English, DOC 93 KB)

Adams, Mark v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-13-211)

Adams, William v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-16-90)

Adrien-Carius v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0063

Group 2, regular and major duties, care, Registered Nurse II/Admission Nurse

Open PDF file, 177.38 KB, Ahern v. SBR, CR-22-0098 (English, PDF 177.38 KB)

Group 2 classification; "sergeant telecommunications/signal operator" only if municipal employees

Aliano, Charles v. Somerville Retirement Board (CR-13-284)

Open DOCX file, 28.75 KB, Andrade, Joseph v. State Bd. of Retirement, CR-13-104 (English, DOCX 28.75 KB)

Open PDF file, 185.78 KB, Antonelli v SBR, CR-20-0341 (English, PDF 185.78 KB)

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, "mentally ill or mentally defective"

Open DOCX file, 63.9 KB, Asare, Dorothy v. Taunton Retirement Board (CR-12-445) (English, DOCX 63.9 KB)

Astacio, Luis v. Springfield Retirement Board (CR-17-521)

Auer, Daniel S., Jr. v. State Board of Retirement (CR-18-0247) (Reconsideration)

Auer, Jr., Daniel S. v. State Board of Retirement (CR-18-0247)

Open PDF file, 123.33 KB, Ballinger v. PCRB, CR-23-0551 (English, PDF 123.33 KB)

Cannot change retirement option once retirement effective

Open PDF file, 243.02 KB, Baptiste v BCRB, et al, CR-20-0001 (English, PDF 243.02 KB)

Accidental disability retirement; no serious or willful misconduct; timely notice

Open PDF file, 1.56 MB, Barnaby v. PRS, CR-21-0273 (English, PDF 1.56 MB)

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel, standard of causation, pre-assessment letter,

Open PDF file, 172.77 KB, Barnes v. ERRS, CR-21-469 (English, PDF 172.77 KB)

Regular compensation, weekly stipends, overtime

Open PDF file, 1.23 MB, Bartini v BRCB, CR-22-0018 (English, PDF 1.23 MB)

Notification of Board decision (via e-mail); untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Bartlett v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0236

Prior service, contract employee, substantially similar

Open PDF file, 165.26 KB, Baumann v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-21-0626 (English, PDF 165.26 KB)

Ineligible to purchase contract service because it did not "immediately precede" membership.

Beaubrun v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-24-0287

Teacher, prior creditable service, tuition not all from Commonwealth

Beckwith v. Haverhill Ret. System, CR-23-0476

Accidental disability retirement, causation, permanently disabled

Belanger, Michael v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-16-120)

Open DOC file, 76 KB, Bell, Elizabeth v. Franklin Regional Retirement Board, CR-15-600 (English, DOC 76 KB)

Open DOCX file, 19.8 KB, Belliveau, Nancy v. State Board of Retirement (CR-13-456) (English, DOCX 19.8 KB)

Open PDF file, 441.11 KB, Bennett v MTRS, CR-21-0185 (English, PDF 441.11 KB)

Anti-spiking, bona fide change in position, market adjustment

Open DOC file, 49 KB, Benoit, Robert v. Everett Retirement Board (CR-14-821) (English, DOC 49 KB)

Open DOC file, 52.5 KB, Berman, Phyllis v. State Board of Retirement (CR-13-549) (English, DOC 52.5 KB)

Open DOCX file, 22.93 KB, Bernier, Jean v. Hampton County Retirement System CR-15-555 (English, DOCX 22.93 KB)

Open PDF file, 409.01 KB, Bertonassi v MCRS, CR-20-0252 (English, PDF 409.01 KB)

"regularly employed", part-time, full-time

Bettencourt v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-24-0468

Group 4, correction officer, job description

Open PDF file, 151.1 KB, Bistany v. Lawrence Bd. of Ret. (CR-17-04) (English, PDF 151.1 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, application not "filed" until Physician's Statement received

Biundo, Michael v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-15-416, CR-15-417)

Open PDF file, 241.3 KB, Blakeslee & Haggan v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-19-409, 471 (English, PDF 241.3 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 11(2)(c); beneficiary; valid form

Open PDF file, 150.73 KB, Bodreau v. WRS, CR-21-0283 (English, PDF 150.73 KB)

Creditable service, regular compensation, unpaid service

Open PDF file, 134.96 KB, Bolomey v. Boston Ret. Sys,m CR-22-0028 (English, PDF 134.96 KB)

Prior non-membership service, employee, compensation from subsidiary account 03

Open PDF file, 73.48 KB, Bombaci, Leona v. State Board of Retirement (CR-11-324) (English, PDF 73.48 KB)

Open PDF file, 306.97 KB, Bonica & Broz v. SBR, CR-21-0561 & 578 (English, PDF 306.97 KB)

Regular compensation, engineers' "dive pay"

Open DOC file, 51.5 KB, Borucki, Michelle v. State Board of Retirement (CR-12-683) (English, DOC 51.5 KB)

Boston Pub. Health Comm (Fox) v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-22-0357

Accidental disability retirement, lack of accommodation

Boston Pub Health Comm(Therese Shank) v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-22-0356

Accidental disability retirement, lack of accommodation

Open PDF file, 106.49 KB, Bouchard v. MTRS, CR-22-0585 (English, PDF 106.49 KB)

Creditable service, teacher, out-of-state, insufficient documentation

Open PDF file, 97.6 KB, Bowdridge v SBR, CR-22-0377 (English, PDF 97.6 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 28N, 20/50 benefit, no service for twenty years

Open PDF file, 249.09 KB, Bowen-Sanford v. MTRS (CR-18-0387) (English, PDF 249.09 KB)

Excess earning, position from which the member was retired

Brace, Charles v. Worcester Retirement Board (CR-16-561)

Open PDF file, 285.8 KB, Bradford v. MTRS, CR-21-0336 (English, PDF 285.8 KB)

Timely appeal, "regular compensation," included in contract, overpayment

Bradley v. Lawrence Ret. Bd., CR-23-0480

Accidental disability retirement, PTSD, proximate cause

Open PDF file, 175.44 KB, Brien v. SBR, CR-23-0126 (English, PDF 175.44 KB)

Untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Open PDF file, 231.93 KB, Briley v. PERAC (CR-20-0244) (English, PDF 231.93 KB)

Killed-in-line-of-duty benefits, G.L. c. 32, Sec. 100

Brillon v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0150

Group 2, regular and major duties, care, Registered Nurse IV

Britt v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0360

Group 4, investigative officer, not enumerate position

Brownlee, Charles v. State Board of Retirement (CR-14-449)

Open PDF file, 187.1 KB, Brown v. MPAERS, et al., (CR-20-0426) (English, PDF 187.1 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 3(5)-Reserve Police Officer purchase of prior creditable service

Open DOC file, 57 KB, Brunell, Jean v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System, CR-15-764 (English, DOC 57 KB)

Budness v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0488

accidental disability retirement, in performance of duties, proximate cause

Open PDF file, 489.81 KB, Bugler v. LRB, CR-19-0557 (English, PDF 489.81 KB)

Regular compensation, lump sump payment, vacation time

Open DOC file, 60.5 KB, Burke, Arleen v. Teachers' Retirement Board (CR-15-428) (English, DOC 60.5 KB)

Open PDF file, 159.25 KB, Burke v. SBR, CR-19-0394 (English, PDF 159.25 KB)

Group 2 classification; less than half of working hours providing care or supervision

Open PDF file, 189.54 KB, Burlingame v WRRS, CR-22-0130 (English, PDF 189.54 KB)

Error correction; precedents in force

Open PDF file, 199 KB, Burnes v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-21-0084 (English, PDF 199 KB)

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, licensed nurse (Shattuck Hospital)

Byrne, Lori v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-15-609)

Byron v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0579

Group 2, regular and major duties,registered nurse II

Open PDF file, 894.14 KB, Caldieri v MTRS (CR-14-299) (English, PDF 894.14 KB)

Retirement - ADR - Aggravation of preexisting injuries to pint of disability (neurological and psychiatric/emotional).

Open PDF file, 186.47 KB, Cali v WRB, CR-21-0664 (English, PDF 186.47 KB)

Excess payment, G.L. c. 32 sec 91(b), repayment

Open DOCX file, 26.86 KB, Callahan, Kathleen v. Revere Retirement Board, CR-12-523 (English, DOCX 26.86 KB)

Open DOCX file, 26.51 KB, Camara, Richard J. v. State Board of Retirement (CR-15-460) (English, DOCX 26.51 KB)

Open PDF file, 151.27 KB, Campbell v. CRB, CR-21-0041 (English, PDF 151.27 KB)

Group 2 classification; municipal employee

Open PDF file, 183.18 KB, Campbell v. MTRS, CR-22-0137 &138 (English, PDF 183.18 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 4(1)(p); non-public school; out-of-state students; not engaged in "teaching pupils"

Open PDF file, 186.85 KB, Capeless v. MTRS, CR-24-0243 (English, PDF 186.85 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 4(1)(p); non-public school; retirement benefits; tuition financed by Commonwealth

Open PDF file, 201.8 KB, Carey v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0570 (English, PDF 201.8 KB)

Insufficient documentation ; Board discretion; prior state service

Carlson, Jill v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-17-160)

Carlson v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0303

Group 2, care, custody and instruction, campus police officer (Taunton state hospital)

Open DOCX file, 32.02 KB, Carpenter, Maryanne v. State Bd. of Retirement (CR-15-530) (English, DOCX 32.02 KB)

Open PDF file, 212.52 KB, Carr, B. v MTRS, CR-21-0060 (English, PDF 212.52 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 4(1)(h 1/2), prior creditable service as vocational teacher, failure to purchase within 180 days

Open PDF file, 169.34 KB, Carr, D. v. Hampden Cty Ret Bd, CR-22-0317 (English, PDF 169.34 KB)

Lost wages not offset, third-party recovery, employer fully reimbursed

Open DOCX file, 35.58 KB, Carr, John v. Brockton Retirement Bd., Docket No. (CR-07-1033) (English, DOCX 35.58 KB)

Open PDF file, 212.19 KB, Carriero v. NBRB, CR-21-0355 (English, PDF 212.19 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, proximate cause, persuasive medical panel opinions

Open DOCX file, 26.33 KB, Carroll, Laurence v. Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement Board (CR-15-8) (English, DOCX 26.33 KB)

Carver v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0170

Invalid option selection form, Option B, beneficiaries

Open PDF file, 166.63 KB, Casey, L. v. BCRS, CR-21-351 (English, PDF 166.63 KB)

Error correction; precedents in force

Open PDF file, 161.92 KB, Casey, W. v. LRB, CR-20-0319 (English, PDF 161.92 KB)

G.L. c. 32 sec 94B, Cancer Law, more than five years from active service

Open PDF file, 213.83 KB, Cassidy v SBR, CR-21-0400 (English, PDF 213.83 KB)

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, DDS Residential Supervisor II

Open DOC file, 67.5 KB, Cayo, George v. W. Springfield Retirement Board CR-15-468 (English, DOC 67.5 KB)

Cedarquist, Joy v. Bristol County Retirement System (CR-15-232)

Celester v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-23-0434

Dismissal, failure to prosecute

Open PDF file, 194.5 KB, Celona v. MTRS, CR-23-0395 (English, PDF 194.5 KB)

Anti-spiking, wage increase exempt, employer's "systemic wage adjustements"

Chichester, Richard J. v. State Board of Retirement (CR-18-0480)

Open PDF file, 200.26 KB, Cincotta v. SBR, CR-22-028 (English, PDF 200.26 KB)

Anti-spiking provision, salary amount not specific by law.

Open PDF file, 154.21 KB, City of Methuen v. Methuen Ret. Sys., CR-23-0420 (Order of Dismissal) (English, PDF 154.21 KB)

Standing; lack of jurisdiction; aggrieved party

Civetti, Richard v. Plymouth Retirement Board (CR-16-411)

Clark, Lynn v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-13-437)

Clark, Robert v. Norwood Retirement Board (CR-15-536)

Open DOCX file, 40.41 KB, Clement, John v. Essex County Regional Retirement System, Docket No. (CR-14-184) (English, DOCX 40.41 KB)

Open DOCX file, 23.13 KB, Clement, John v. Essex County Regional Retirement System, Docket Nos. (CR-14-184, CR-13-294) - Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration (English, DOCX 23.13 KB)

Open DOCX file, 45.84 KB, Clement, Marie v. State Bd. of Retirement, Docket No. (CR-15-299) (English, DOCX 45.84 KB)

Clifford v. MTRS, CR-24-0013

No jurisdiction, failure to request action, failure to appeal prior decision

Open PDF file, 183.31 KB, Cliggott v. MTRS, CR-23-0342 (English, PDF 183.31 KB)

Teacher's regular compensation, "additional services," side letter of agreement

Open DOCX file, 37.52 KB, Closser, Fiorentina v. State Board of Retirement (CR-14-111) (English, DOCX 37.52 KB)

Coach v. Westfield Ret. Bd, CR-23-0196

Accidental disability retirement, PTSD, no timely notice

Open DOCX file, 35.01 KB, Cobb, Corrine v. State Board of Retirement (CR-14-367) (English, DOCX 35.01 KB)

Coelho v. MTRS, CR-24-0498

Anti-spiking, systemic wage adjustment

Open PDF file, 216.86 KB, Coe v. SBR, CR-20-0007 (English, PDF 216.86 KB)

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, human services coordinator

Open PDF file, 114.2 KB, Cohen & Vaccari v. State Bd. of Ret, 21-0142 & 0269 (English, PDF 114.2 KB)

Regular compensation, commuting differential

Coles-Roby v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0217

Purchase prior service, inactive member, 3(6)(d)

Open DOC file, 78 KB, Collari, Sharon v. Marlborough Retirement Board (CR-15-179) (English, DOC 78 KB)

Collins v. MTRS, CR-24-0244

Default, buyback vs. actuarial assumed rates

Connolly v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0075

Survivor benefits, death caused by line-of-duty injuries

Open PDF file, 174.18 KB, Connor v. Plymouth County Ret. Ass. (CR-20-0142) (English, PDF 174.18 KB)

Animal Control Officer not entitled to Group 4 classification

Considine, Patricia v. Somerville Retirement Board (CR-16-45)

Open PDF file, 205.57 KB, Consolidate Order of Dismissal (10.3.25) (English, PDF 205.57 KB)

Open DOCX file, 25.38 KB, Contrino, Anthony v. Westfield Retirement Board (CR-15-212) (English, DOCX 25.38 KB)

Open PDF file, 186.06 KB, Conway v. PERAC, CR-22-0439 (English, PDF 186.06 KB)

Mootness; maximum age of retirement; reinstatement

Cook, Joe v. Northampton Retirement Board (CR-13-262)

Open PDF file, 122.01 KB, Coppage v. SBR, CR-22-0081 (English, PDF 122.01 KB)

Accidental disability, negative panel, legal standard

Correia, Charlene v. State Board of Retirement (CR-12-682)

Open PDF file, 161.29 KB, Costanzo v. BRR, CR-21-038 (English, PDF 161.29 KB)

Part-time/Full-time service, part-time/full-time position, prorating

Open DOCX file, 47.53 KB, Costello-Gordon, Kathleen v. State Board of Retirement (CR-15-331) (English, DOCX 47.53 KB)

Open PDF file, 183.2 KB, Covino v. Massport Emp. Ret. Sys, CR-23-0496 (English, PDF 183.2 KB)

Retirement allowance, dual member, recent service for one unit

Open PDF file, 163.17 KB, CR-25-0244 (English, PDF 163.17 KB)

Open PDF file, 169.74 KB, Creedon, Laura v. Lexington Retirement Board (CR-15-662) (English, PDF 169.74 KB)

Open PDF file, 185.68 KB, Crichton v SBR/PERAC, CR-21-0548 (English, PDF 185.68 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, heart law presumption inoperative, pre-employment physical

Open PDF file, 194.81 KB, Crofford-Bik v MTRS (CR-22-0583) (English, PDF 194.81 KB)

Anti-spiking (G.L. c. 32 sec. 5(2)(f)), fixed hours, bona fide change in position

Crosby v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-23-0077

Group 2, regular and major duties, Custody Assessment Manager (Suffolk Cty. Sherriff)

Crupi v. State Bd. Ret., CR-25-0003

Group 4, Laboratory Supervisor III not enumerated position

Cruz v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-23-0607

Accidental disability retirement, injury during performance of duties

Open PDF file, 149.52 KB, Cummings v. Gloucester Ret. Bd., CR-20-0322 (English, PDF 149.52 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, incomplete application, ability to perform essential duties

Open PDF file, 215.25 KB, Curtin, Craig v. State Bd. of Retirement, Docket No. (CR-13-317) (English, PDF 215.25 KB)

Open PDF file, 208.46 KB, Daley-Horgan v. State Bd Ret, CR-22-0227 (English, PDF 208.46 KB)

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, paralegal (Suffolk county jail)

Open PDF file, 201.56 KB, Daniele v. Worcester Reg. Ret. Sys, CR-23-0004 (English, PDF 201.56 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, proximate cause, persuasive medical panel opinions

Open PDF file, 504.17 KB, DeFigueiredo v SBR, CR-21-0186 (English, PDF 504.17 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 28N, 20/50 benefit, involvement with other law enforcement agencies

Open PDF file, 197.58 KB, DeForitis v. Taunton Ret. Bd (CR-19-52) (English, PDF 197.58 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 11(2)(c), 12(2), & 12B; "justifiable cause"; substantial compliance; temporary allowance

Open PDF file, 180.85 KB, DeGiacomo v. SBR (CR-20-116) (English, PDF 180.85 KB)

Anti-spiking provision, non-consecutive periods of service.

Open PDF file, 187.37 KB, DeGirolamo v MTRS, CR-22-0367 (English, PDF 187.37 KB)

Retirement Plus, failure to complete enrollment prior to deadline

Delinsky, Kim v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-16-596)

Open DOCX file, 29.12 KB, Delorme, Susan v. Shrewsbury Retirement Board (CR-13-540) (English, DOCX 29.12 KB)

Open PDF file, 110.45 KB, DeNaro v. HRB, CR-22-0495 (English, PDF 110.45 KB)

Accidental disability, negative panel, legal standard

Open PDF file, 194.88 KB, Derr v. State Bd. of Ret. (CR-21-0337) (English, PDF 194.88 KB)

"Anti-spiking," consecutive years, pay equity adjustment

Open DOCX file, 36.29 KB, Desire, Marie-Rose Bernadette v. Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (CR-14-200) (English, DOCX 36.29 KB)

Desisto v. Boston Ret Sys, CR-24-0035

Accidental disability retirement, unclear medical panel opinions, remand for new panel

Open DOC file, 95.5 KB, Dewey, Catherine v. State Board of Retirement (CR-12-58) (English, DOC 95.5 KB)

Diaz v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-24-0071

Accidental disability retirement, injury during performance of duties

Open PDF file, 190.22 KB, DiBaro v. SBR & PERAC, CR-23-0279 (English, PDF 190.22 KB)

Buyback interest, actuarial interest rate, buyback within one year of reinstatement or re-entry

DiBella v. Quincy Ret. Bd., CR-25-0202

Retirement options, voidable, incapacity, representative acting in best interest of member

Open PDF file, 168.96 KB, Dillon v. MCRS, CR-21-330 (English, PDF 168.96 KB)

Regular compensation, determining retirement date, recurrent payments

Open PDF file, 1.92 MB, DM v. PCRA, et al, CR-17-291 (English, PDF 1.92 MB)

accidental disability, mental disability, bona fide personnel actions

Open PDF file, 200.33 KB, Dohan v. SBR, CR-22-0104 (English, PDF 200.33 KB)

Anti-spiking (G.L. c. 32 sec. 5(2)(f)), bona fide change in position, salary not "specified" by law

Open PDF file, 158.18 KB, Dome v. MCRS, CR-22-0007 (English, PDF 158.18 KB)

Creditable service, call firefighter, less than $5,000 annually

Donatelli, Rebecca v. State Board of Retirement (CR-13-496)

Open PDF file, 516.9 KB, Drake v. MTRS, CR-23-0119 (English, PDF 516.9 KB)

Charter school, ineligible to purchase prior service, non-teaching employee

Dubois v. MTRS, CR-24-0033

Eligibility to retire, purchase of prior service or volunteering does not create retroactive membership

Dubois v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0041

Group 2, regular and major duties, developmental service worker

Open PDF file, 640.41 KB, Dubuc v. Attleboro Ret. Bd., CR-21-0687 (English, PDF 640.41 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, remand for new medical panel, Heart Law presumption

Open PDF file, 107.47 KB, DuComb v. MTRS, CR-23-0111 (English, PDF 107.47 KB)

Teacher's regular compensation, "additional services," "club advisors"

Duffey v. Waltham Ret. Bd., CR-24-0577

Accidental disability retirement, heart law presumption, negative panel

Open PDF file, 100.28 KB, Dulit v SBR, CR-23-0357 (English, PDF 100.28 KB)

Anti-spiking provision, exception for salary amounts specific by law

Open PDF file, 132.97 KB, Duprey v SBR, CR-21-0209 (English, PDF 132.97 KB)

Member of system, "regularly employed"

Elena-Morey v. MTRS, CR-22-0052

Out-of-state service, certification, functional equivalent to teacher, half-time

Elliott v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0096

Group 2 classification; assessment vs. direct care; forensic transition team

Emanuelson v MTRS, CR-24-0681

prior creditable service, veterans, “active duty for training”

Open PDF file, 247.78 KB, Emerson E v SBR, CR-22-0312 (English, PDF 247.78 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, incapable of performing essential duties

Open DOCX file, 23.25 KB, England, Gail v. State Board of Retirement CR-14-18 (English, DOCX 23.25 KB)

England, Maureen v. State Board of Retirement (CR-17-653)

Erik v. Middlesex Ctny. Ret. Sys, CR-21-0566

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel

Open PDF file, 168.18 KB, Exarhopoulos v MCRS & PERAC, CR-21-0211 (English, PDF 168.18 KB)

Creditable service, call firefighter, less than $5,000 annually

Open DOCX file, 38.15 KB, Faggioli, Deborah v. Fall River Retirement Board, CR-14-296 (English, DOCX 38.15 KB)

Fallon, et al. v. Newton Ret Bd., CR-22-180, 200, 211 & 248

Creditable service, teacher aides, part-time and full-time service

Open PDF file, 121.04 KB, Fallon v. SBR, CR-24-0062 & 0063 (English, PDF 121.04 KB)

Part-time/Full-time service, prorating, contract employee

Farricker, Carol v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-16-492)

Open PDF file, 189.48 KB, Favazza v MTRS, CR-21-0150 (English, PDF 189.48 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, incidents time-barred, not "constant" or "continued" hazard of job

Open DOCX file, 40.67 KB, Fay, Susan v. Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (CR-11-770) (English, DOCX 40.67 KB)

Fay v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-23-0500

G.L. c. 32, sec. 11(2)(c), beneficiary, valid form

Open PDF file, 155.91 KB, Fazzio v MTRS, CR-21-0294 (English, PDF 155.91 KB)

Regular compensation, per diem compensation, substitute

Febres v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0055

Group 2, regular and major duties, Campus Police Chief (Worcester Recovery Center)

Open PDF file, 170.94 KB, Feffer v. MTRS, CR-23-159 (English, PDF 170.94 KB)

Buyback interest, actuarial assumed rate, payment deadline, board's discretion

Feng v. MTRS, CR-23-0316

Prior creditable service, part-time service

Fernandes, Robin v. State Board of Retirement (CR-17-942)

Fernandes, Robin v. State Board of Retirement (CR-17-942), Order Denying Petitioner’s Motion for Reconsideration

Ferris, Sara v. Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (CR-13-503)

Open DOCX file, 38.89 KB, Filkins, Rosetta v. State Board of Retirement (CR-11-715) (English, DOCX 38.89 KB)

Open PDF file, 171.01 KB, Finn v. MTRS, CR-20-0434 (English, PDF 171.01 KB)

Charter school, ineligible to purchase prior service, employed by management company, not school

Open PDF file, 166.56 KB, Fitzgerald v. State Bd. of Ret. (CR-20-0225) (English, PDF 166.56 KB)

Buyback interest, prior successful appeal

Open DOCX file, 20.42 KB, Fitzpatrick, James H. v. Chelsea Retirement System, CR-16-216 (English, DOCX 20.42 KB)

Open PDF file, 211.51 KB, FitzPatrick v. MTRS, CR-17-204 (English, PDF 211.51 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel, remand to consider other conditions

Open DOCX file, 21.6 KB, Flanagan, Gail v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System, CR-15-650 (English, DOCX 21.6 KB)

Fletcher, Marion v. State Board of Retirement (CR-14-246)

Fletcher v. Norfolk Cty. Ret. Sys. CR-16-491

Accidental disability retirement, permanence, PTSD, remand for new panel

Open PDF file, 157.15 KB, Fletcher v SBR, CR-20-0491 (English, PDF 157.15 KB)

Group 2 classification; "fire and police signal operators" only if municipal employees

Open PDF file, 155.26 KB, Florentine v. SBR, CR-21-0236 (English, PDF 155.26 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 4(1)(s); contract employee; substantially similar positions

Open PDF file, 171 KB, Florio v MTRS (CR-18-509) (English, PDF 171 KB)

Regular compensation, additional services

Open PDF file, 213.45 KB, Flynn v SBR, CR-21-0653 (English, PDF 213.45 KB)

Ineligible to purchase contract service because it did not "immediately precede" membership.

Open PDF file, 142.6 KB, Foley, Jr. John P. v. Milton Retirement Board (CR-15-118) (English, PDF 142.6 KB)

Foley, Michael v. Springfield Retirement System (CR-16-222)

Open PDF file, 461.83 KB, Fontaine v. MTRS, CR-21-0670 (English, PDF 461.83 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, respiratory conditions, did not meet burden of proof

Open DOCX file, 28.29 KB, Forbes, Peter v. State Bd. of Retirement, Docket No. CR-13-146 (English, DOCX 28.29 KB)

Open PDF file, 214.89 KB, Forsberg v. MTRS, CR-21-0571 (English, PDF 214.89 KB)

Teacher's regular compensation, stipends, not included in CBA

Open PDF file, 67.48 KB, Fortin, Denise v. State Board of Retirement (CR-16-65) (English, PDF 67.48 KB)

Foster v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-24-0032

Accidental disability retirement, PTSD, proximate cause

Open PDF file, 120.64 KB, Fournier v SBR, CR-22-0311 (English, PDF 120.64 KB)

Group 4, Deputy State Fire Marshall

Open PDF file, 112.45 KB, Fowler v SBR, CR-21-0327 (English, PDF 112.45 KB)

Group 4, not-statutorily enumerated position, transfer of retirement system

Fox v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0722

Creditable service, out-of-state school, employer-funded retirement benefits

Open PDF file, 159.59 KB, Fox v FRRS, CR-23-0238 (English, PDF 159.59 KB)

Elected official, application 90 days after taking office, correcting error

Open PDF file, 584.92 KB, Fragata v MTRS, 23-0263 (English, PDF 584.92 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 4(1)(h 1/2), prior creditable service as vocational teacher, three most recent years, service not "required" for licensure

Francis F. v. Amesbury Ret. Sys., CR-23-0323

Accidental disability retirement, prima facie case, “cancer presumption”, when first discovered.

Fratto v. State Bd. Ret., CR-24-0372

Temporary or provisional work, ineligible to purchase because already retired

Open DOC file, 56.5 KB, Freeman, Merilee v. State Board of Retirement CR-13-551 (English, DOC 56.5 KB)

Open DOCX file, 29.14 KB, Fritz-Elliott, Barbara v. State Board of Retirement (CR-14-368) (English, DOCX 29.14 KB)

Gaetz v. State Bd. of Ret, et al., CR-23-0260

Excess earnings, refund, allocation of spousal income

Open DOCX file, 67.18 KB, Gale, Matthew v. State Bd. of Retirement (CR-13-205) (English, DOCX 67.18 KB)

Open PDF file, 204.2 KB, Gallagher, H. v MTRS, CR-22-0257 (English, PDF 204.2 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, proximate cause, incident within two years of application

Open PDF file, 205.19 KB, Gallagher, S. v SBR, CR-20-0448 (English, PDF 205.19 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, missed deadline, no proof of disabling injury

Gallagher v. Bristol Cty. Ret. Bd., CR-22-0599

Anti-spiking, 5-year look-back, reasonable expectations in the retirement system

Open PDF file, 163.35 KB, Galofaro v. MCRS, CR-21-0207 (English, PDF 163.35 KB)

Creditable service, call firefighter, less than $5,000 annually

Open PDF file, 297.19 KB, Garcia v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-21-0085 (English, PDF 297.19 KB)

Pro-rated benefits; active member

Open PDF file, 161.26 KB, Garg v. SBR, CR-22-0584 (Order of Dismissal) (English, PDF 161.26 KB)

contract employee; third-party vendors; contractual rights and benefits

Garofalo v. MTRS, CR-24-0257

Creditable service, “buyback” interest accrues until “deposit”

Open PDF file, 194.61 KB, George G v. Boston Ret Sys, CR-23-0366 (English, PDF 194.61 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, proximate cause, bona fide personnel action

Gerety v. MTRS, CR-24-0691

Creditable service, not engaged in "teaching pupils"

Open PDF file, 143.8 KB, Gerrish v. SBR, CR-22-0188 (English, PDF 143.8 KB)

Pro-rated, part-time service, less than 10 years creditable service

Open PDF file, 109.87 KB, Giampietro v SBR, CR-22-0382 (English, PDF 109.87 KB)

Anti-spiking provision, no equitable relief

Open DOC file, 50 KB, Gibbings, Keith v. State Board of Retirement (CR-14-108) (English, DOC 50 KB)

Gibbons v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0573

Effective date of retirement, date of application

Open PDF file, 163.88 KB, Gibson-Rock v BRB, CR-21-0180 (English, PDF 163.88 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 7(1) & 9, death benefits, not proximate cause for which retired

Open PDF file, 182.53 KB, Gilson v. MTRS, CR-23-0617 (English, PDF 182.53 KB)

Teacher's regular compensation, leave of absence, not performing "service"

Open PDF file, 166.99 KB, Gingerella v. SBR, CR-21-0625 (English, PDF 166.99 KB)

Buyback interest, failure to complete or begin buyback within deadline, actuarial interest rate

Girouard v. MTRS, CR-25-0030

Summary decision, failure to timely enroll, continuing membership

Open PDF file, 156.46 KB, Glasheen v. SBR, CR-21-0553 (English, PDF 156.46 KB)

Survivor benefits; effective as of date of retirement

Gloucester Ret. Bd. v, PERAC, CR-21-0217

Regular compensation, police officers, compensatory time

Open PDF file, 145.35 KB, Gloucester Ret. Bd. v. PERAC (CR-21-217)(Order of Dismissal) (English, PDF 145.35 KB)

Appeal rights, advisory opinions

Gloucester Ret. Bd. v. PERAC, et al, CR-22-0452

Standing, creditable service, reserve police officers, $5,000 annual compensation

Godfrey v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-16-0562

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel, no exceptions

Open PDF file, 180.9 KB, Gonglik v WRS, CR-21-425 (English, PDF 180.9 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, convene medical panel, prima facie evidence

Goodale v. Newton Ret. Sys, CR-24-0661

Retirement status, Option C benefits, separation agreement

Goodman v. MTRS, CR-25-0203

Creditable service, private non-public school

Open PDF file, 189.53 KB, Gorman v MTRS, CR-22-0347 (English, PDF 189.53 KB)

Teacher's regular compensation, "additional services," stipend range, "set forth"

Open PDF file, 147.51 KB, Gouck v. State Bd. of Ret. (CR-19-0311) (English, PDF 147.51 KB)

Veteran's Creditable Service, G.L. c. 32, sec. 4(1)(h)

Open PDF file, 218.86 KB, Goulet v SBR, CR-22-0151 (English, PDF 218.86 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec 10(2)(c), religious beliefs, not violation of "law, regulation, or rule"

Open PDF file, 179.28 KB, Grant v. SBR, CR-22-0542 (English, PDF 179.28 KB)

contract employee; third-party vendors; instrumentalities of the Commonwealth

Open PDF file, 263.7 KB, Greenwood v. SBR, CR-22-006 (English, PDF 263.7 KB)

Group 2 classification, primary diagnosis that "drives the patients' care", RN II, Tewksbury Hospital

Open PDF file, 540.76 KB, Gregory v. MTRS, CR-19-0590 & 591 (English, PDF 540.76 KB)

Creditable service, prior work for private entity, not engaged in "teaching pupils"

Open PDF file, 184.78 KB, Groot v. Wakefield Ret. Bd. (CR-20-0259) (English, PDF 184.78 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 3(5); prior non-membership service

Open PDF file, 191.61 KB, Gross v MTRS, CR-22-0156 (English, PDF 191.61 KB)

Teacher's regular compensation, hourly basis, not "salary"

Open PDF file, 135.67 KB, Gustafson v. MTRS, CR-20-0405 (English, PDF 135.67 KB)

Insufficient documentation of earnings; Board discretion; out-of-state service

Open DOC file, 52.5 KB, Hackenson. Kathryn v. Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (CR-14-94) (English, DOC 52.5 KB)

Hackett v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0044

Group 2, care, mental health case manager II

Open DOCX file, 42.61 KB, Hallen, Cheryl v. State Board of Retirement (CR-14-572) (English, DOCX 42.61 KB)

Open PDF file, 138.09 KB, Hamm-Moylan v MTRS, CR-22-0243 (English, PDF 138.09 KB)

Teacher, prior creditable service overseas

Open PDF file, 208.61 KB, Hannon v Essex Ret. Board, et al, CR-20-0303 (English, PDF 208.61 KB)

G.L. c. 32 sec 3(7)(d) & 5(2)(e); retirement benefits from two systems; superannuation and accidental disability

Open DOCX file, 39.55 KB, Hanover, Linda v. State Board of Retirement (CR-12-575) (English, DOCX 39.55 KB)

Harris, Vernessa v. Boston Retirement System (CR-16-487)

Harris v. MTRS, CR-24-0712

Petitioner did not file timely enrollment form

Hartnett, Susan v. Boston Retirement System (CR-17-218)

Open PDF file, 116.62 KB, Hartung v. MTRS, CR-22-0194 & 195 (English, PDF 116.62 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 4(1)(h 1/2), prior creditable service as vocational teacher, other prior service, "employee", paid by political subdivision

Open PDF file, 195.29 KB, Hayter v. SBR, CR-21-0052 (English, PDF 195.29 KB)

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties,DDS on-site nurse and area office nurse

Heiberger v. MTRS, CR-24-0561

Teacher's regular compensation, "additional services," "club advisors"

Henderson, Gregory v. Boston Retirement System (CR-15-466)

Hendrickson v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0362

Reinstatement, retroactivity, G.L. c. 32, § 105

Open DOCX file, 26.72 KB, Henry, Donna v. State Board of Retirement (CR-14-530) (English, DOCX 26.72 KB)

Open PDF file, 97.38 KB, Hicks v. SBR, CR-21-0377 (English, PDF 97.38 KB)

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, physician specialist, Worcester Recovery Center

Open PDF file, 153.98 KB, Hines v. Dukes Cty Ret. Sys, CR-18-0357 (English, PDF 153.98 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, proximate cause, persuasive medical panel opinions

Open PDF file, 141.13 KB, Hogan, Jonathan v. State Board of Retirement (CR-16-243) (English, PDF 141.13 KB)

Open PDF file, 123.57 KB, Holbrook v MTRS, CR-20-0147 (English, PDF 123.57 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 4(1)(h 1/2), prior creditable service as vocational teacher, three most recent years, prior service as substitute teacher

Open DOCX file, 31.72 KB, Holland, James v. Malden Retirement Board (CR-13-538) (English, DOCX 31.72 KB)

Open PDF file, 65.76 KB, Holland, Maria v. Boston Retirement Board (CR-13-13) (English, PDF 65.76 KB)

Open DOC file, 86 KB, Hollup, Robert v. Worcester Retirement Board CR-15-221 (English, DOC 86 KB)

Open PDF file, 142.28 KB, Honan v. State Bd Ret, CR-23-0606 (English, PDF 142.28 KB)

Retirement credit, "partial" incapacity, out of work

Open DOCX file, 25.96 KB, Hopkins, Francine v. Bristol County Retirement System, CR-15-470 (English, DOCX 25.96 KB)

Open PDF file, 135.61 KB, Hoppensteadt v. MTRS, CR-22-0582 (English, PDF 135.61 KB)

Teacher's regular compensation, "additional services," "club advisors"

Open PDF file, 158.95 KB, Horahan v. SBR, CR-21-0549 (English, PDF 158.95 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 11(2)(c); beneficiary; valid form; refund of contribution

Open PDF file, 116.06 KB, Horan v. SBR, CR-19-0413 (English, PDF 116.06 KB)

Group 4, Chief of Staff and Chief Legal Counsel for the District Attorney

Open PDF file, 62.8 KB, Howard, Kathleen v. State Bd. of Retirement (CR-15-322) (English, PDF 62.8 KB)

Howard v. Newburyport Ret Bd., CR-23-0461

Accidental disability retirement, regular compensation, longevity payments

Howard v. State Bd. Ret., CR-23-0151

Group 2, regular and major duties, prison Commitment Manager

Open PDF file, 161.29 KB, Huber v. SBR, CR-21-577 (English, PDF 161.29 KB)

State police, enhanced benefit, retirement at age 55, Act 1991, c. 412 sec. 123

Open PDF file, 330.49 KB, Hughes v MRB, CR-21-0073 (English, PDF 330.49 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 9, death benefits, same condition

Open PDF file, 247.87 KB, Hurwitz v. State Bd Ret, CR-20-0642 (English, PDF 247.87 KB)

Group 2 classification; Clinical Social Worker (DMH); assessment and case management

Open PDF file, 144.32 KB, Hyde v. MTRS, CR-22-0148 (English, PDF 144.32 KB)

Regular compensation, longevity payments

Open DOCX file, 24.96 KB, Ibanez, Antonio v. State Board of Retirement (CR-13-386) (English, DOCX 24.96 KB)

Open PDF file, 176.79 KB, Internicola v. Saugus Ret. Bd (CR-20-385) (English, PDF 176.79 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, misconduct through failure to disclose pertinent medical facts.

Open PDF file, 114.8 KB, Irvin v. Boston Ret Sys, CR-24-0472 (English, PDF 114.8 KB)

Dismissal, accidental disability process

Irwin v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0615

Permanent employee, retirement contributions, correction of errors

Open PDF file, 137.44 KB, Izzo v. MTRS, CR-21-019 (English, PDF 137.44 KB)

M.G.L. c. 32, sec. 4(1)(p); Engaged in "teaching pupils"

Open PDF file, 206.28 KB, Jacques v. Attleboro Ret Bd, CR-17-667 (English, PDF 206.28 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 12(2)(d); beneficiary; Option C; death of member

Open PDF file, 182.22 KB, Jameson v LRB, CR-21-0109 (English, PDF 182.22 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel

Jarvis v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-24-0531

Retiree (for accidental disability), excess earnings, not waivable

Open PDF file, 513.21 KB, Jason J. v. RRB, CR-22-0360 (English, PDF 513.21 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, PTSD, proximate cause

Open DOCX file, 22.38 KB, Jochim, Steve v. State Board of Retirement (CR-15-328) (English, DOCX 22.38 KB)

Open PDF file, 176.19 KB, Johnson, A. v. State Bd. of Ret. (CR-18-586) (English, PDF 176.19 KB)

Group 2, care for individuals involuntarily detained with substance abuse disorders

Open PDF file, 219.32 KB, Johnson, M.E. v. MTRS, CR-15-482 & 483 (English, PDF 219.32 KB)

Teacher's regular compensation, "additional services," written in employment contract & effective date of retirement

Johnson v. MTRS, CR-24-0373

Teacher, regular compensation, stipend for professional development

Johnson v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0357

Creditable service, inactive member when applied

Open PDF file, 223.83 KB, Joniaux v FRB, CR-21-0183 (English, PDF 223.83 KB)

Accidental disability, negative panel, accomodations

Joni J. v. Middlesex Cty Ret. Bd, CR-24-0610

Accidental disability retirement, timing, not in performance of duties

Open PDF file, 196.62 KB, JT Travers v. Winchester Ret. Bd. (CR-21-0080) (English, PDF 196.62 KB)

Excess payment (G.L. c. 32 sec 91A)

Judd, Francis, J. v. Cambridge Retirement Board (CR-14-415)

Kaddy v. Worcester Ret. Bd., CR-22-0129

Accidental disability retirement, remand, new medical panel

Open DOC file, 47 KB, Kane, Teresa v. Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (CR-12-80) (English, DOC 47 KB)

Open PDF file, 119.38 KB, Kane v. Wellesley Ret. Bd. & PERAC, CR-23-0508 (English, PDF 119.38 KB)

Excess earning, method of collection, withholding annuity

Kaufman v. Westfield Ret. Bd., CR-23-0598

Jurisdiction, accidental disability retirement, event not within two years of application

Keefe v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0282

Prior creditable service, vendor, not an instrumentality of the Commonwealth

Kelley v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0312

Contract employee, third party vendor, creditable service

Kellner v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0276

Purchase of prior service, application before retirement

Open PDF file, 360.56 KB, Kemp, Peggy v. Boston Retirement System (CR-14-561) (English, PDF 360.56 KB)

Kennedy v. Boston Ret. Sys, & PERAC, CR-23-0010

Termination of benefits, no retroactive payments

Open PDF file, 59.61 KB, Kennefick, Stephen v. Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (CR-12-317) (English, PDF 59.61 KB)

Open PDF file, 347.92 KB, Kephart v. Revere Ret. Bd., CR-23-0455 (English, PDF 347.92 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, PTSD, proximate cause, bona fide personnel action

Open PDF file, 119.22 KB, Kershaw v. Dukes Cty Ret Bd, CR-16-082 (English, PDF 119.22 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, heart law presumption, heart disease

Open PDF file, 194.97 KB, Ketchum v. MTRS, CR-19-0614 (English, PDF 194.97 KB)

Regular compensation, hourly compensation, stipends

Open PDF file, 195.23 KB, Kidd v. State Bd. of Ret. (CR-21-0313) (English, PDF 195.23 KB)

Retirement-Anti-spiking (G.L. c. 32 sec. 5(2)(f))

Kiley v. MTRS, CR-25-0552

Dismissal, failure to timely enroll, failure to state a claim

Killough, Jr. Richard v. Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (CR-16-441)

Open PDF file, 245.78 KB, King v. Boston Ret Bd, CR-18-0401 (English, PDF 245.78 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel, not plainly wrong

Open DOCX file, 57.02 KB, Koerber, Angela v. Somerville Retirement Bd. CR-15-66 (English, DOCX 57.02 KB)

Krentzman v. Everett Ret. Sys, CR-23-0556

Accidental disability retirement, causation, aggravation

Open PDF file, 84.78 KB, Kretchmar v. Hampdon Cty Ret. Bd. (CR-21-0419) (English, PDF 84.78 KB)

Veteran's Creditable Service, G.L. c. 32, sec. 4(1)(h)

Open PDF file, 145.99 KB, Kretchmar v. Hampdon Cty Ret. Bd. (CR-21-0419) (Order on Motion to Reconsider) (English, PDF 145.99 KB)

Veteran's Creditable Service, G.L. c. 32, sec. 4(1)(h)

Open PDF file, 95.94 KB, Kukkula v. Fitchburg Ret. Sys, CR-23-0213 (English, PDF 95.94 KB)

Beneficiary, change in option (d) beneficiary, domestic relations order

Open PDF file, 15.03 MB, LaFland v MTRS, CR-20-0431 (English, PDF 15.03 MB)

Accidental disability retirement, medical panel failure to address claim, remand

Open PDF file, 192.96 KB, Lak v. SBR, CR-21-0384 (English, PDF 192.96 KB)

Untimely appeal; contract employee; third-party vendors; instrumentalities of the Commonwealth

Laliberte v. New Bedford Ret. Sys., CR-21-0547

Refusal to waive repayment of overpayment, alerted to excess payments

Lally v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0674

Cannot amend retirement option after effective date of retirement

Open DOC file, 67 KB, Lambert, Patricia v. Hampden County Regional Retirement Board (CR-15-209) (English, DOC 67 KB)

Langsam v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0437

Definition of “employee,” service, regularly and permanently employed in such service

Open DOCX file, 36.79 KB, Lanni, Michael v. Everett Retirement Board CR-15-116 (English, DOCX 36.79 KB)

Open PDF file, 201.65 KB, LaPalme v. Worcester Reg. Ret. Bd., CR-19-0461 (English, PDF 201.65 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 20(5)(c)(3), discretion to grant waiver, correction of errors interest rate

Open PDF file, 166.43 KB, Larose v. State Bd. of Ret. (CR-20-357) (English, PDF 166.43 KB)

Group 2 classification; Physician Assistant (Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital)

Open DOCX file, 19.54 KB, Lauder, Susan v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-15-303) (English, DOCX 19.54 KB)

Lawlor, Melanson, Milledge and Stewart v. State Board of Retirement (CR-16-514)

Lefkowitz v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0266

Group 2, regular and major duties, human services coordinator

Open PDF file, 183.21 KB, Lennon v. SBR, CR-23-0121 (English, PDF 183.21 KB)

Group 4, assistant superintendent in county sheriff's office

Open PDF file, 163.15 KB, Leporati v. Framingham Ret. Sys. (CR-19-007) (English, PDF 163.15 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, injury not during performance of duties

Open PDF file, 150.92 KB, Levin v. MTRS, CR-20-030 (English, PDF 150.92 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 4(1)(p); Engaged in "teaching pupils"

Levy, Gail v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-14-414)

Lewis, Jane Kenworthy v. State Board of Retirement (CR-16-146)

Open PDF file, 152.33 KB, Lichwell v. Worcester Reg. Ret. Sys., CR-21-0275 (English, PDF 152.33 KB)

Prior creditable service; call firefighter; local rules and board regulations

Lima v. Fall River Ret. Bd., CR-23-0499

Accidental disability retirement, proximate cause, subjective complaints of pain

Open PDF file, 164.8 KB, Linehan v. State Bd. of Ret (CR-21-0395) (English, PDF 164.8 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 11(2)(c); beneficiary; valid form

Open PDF file, 216.64 KB, Long, A. v. SBR, CR-20-0440 & 21-0287 (English, PDF 216.64 KB)

Group 2 classification, administrative secretary (Sheriff's Dept), interactions with inmates

Open PDF file, 191.25 KB, Long, R. v. SBR, CR-21-0616 (English, PDF 191.25 KB)

Group 2 classification; DYS Program Director; custody of "wayward children"

Open DOCX file, 31.2 KB, Loomis, Leslie v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System, CR-15-269 (English, DOCX 31.2 KB)

Open PDF file, 424.42 KB, Loura, August v Taunton Retirement Board (CR-13-186) (English, PDF 424.42 KB)

Lovering, Patricia v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-13-435)

Open PDF file, 163.68 KB, Lowrey v. State Bd. of Ret. (CR-19-202) (English, PDF 163.68 KB)

Group 4, bona fide work in statutorily enumerated position.

Lukasik, Colleen v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-15-668)

Open PDF file, 208.39 KB, Lutz v. MTRS, CR-21-0075 (English, PDF 208.39 KB)

Untimely appeal, teacher's regular compensation, "additional services," retroactive amendment to CBA

Lynn, David v. Essex Regional Retirement Board (CR-14-550)

Open PDF file, 211.15 KB, Lyons v. Mid. Cty Ret Sys., et al., CR-21-0401 (English, PDF 211.15 KB)

Erroneous exclusion from membership; purchase credit for prior service; "correction of errors" rate

Open PDF file, 184.96 KB, MacAleese v. BRS, CR-21-0134 (English, PDF 184.96 KB)

Regular compensation, settlement agreement, ad hoc, knowledge of employment

Open DOC file, 69 KB, MacGeachy, John v. State Board of Retirement (CR-13-403, 16-220) (English, DOC 69 KB)

Open DOCX file, 20.75 KB, Maddox, Debra v. Teachers Retirement System CR-15-301 (English, DOCX 20.75 KB)

Open PDF file, 717.99 KB, Magarian v LRB, CR-22-0088 (English, PDF 717.99 KB)

Overpayments; Option B; remaining funds paid to beneficiary

Open DOCX file, 28.18 KB, Maillet, Rene v. State Board of Retirement (CR-13-327) (English, DOCX 28.18 KB)

Makarvo v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0015

Group 2, regular and major duties, “mentally ill,” licensed practical nurse

Open DOC file, 56 KB, Mallen, Joseph v. State Board of Retirement (CR-10-460) (English, DOC 56 KB)

Mandel, Sandra v. State Board of Retirement (CR-12-509)

Open DOCX file, 44.46 KB, Manning, Timothy v. State Board of Retirement (CR-12-325) (English, DOCX 44.46 KB)

Marathas, Jason v. Dukes County Retirement System (CR-17-096)

Open PDF file, 1.01 MB, Markos v. Haverhill Ret. Bd, CR-21-0579 (English, PDF 1.01 MB)

Accidental disability retirement, injury not during performance of duties, no aggravation

Open DOCX file, 24.48 KB, Martin, Susan v. State Bd. of Retirement, Docket No. CR-09-1065 (English, DOCX 24.48 KB)

Martins, Joseph v. State Board of Retirement (CR-16-14)

Martin v. MTRS, CR-24-0017

Teacher’s regular compensation, “additional services”, “club advisor”

Open PDF file, 156.4 KB, Martyna v. Dukes Cty Ret Sys, CR-23-0306 (English, PDF 156.4 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, proximate cause, persuasive medical panel opinions

Open DOC file, 58 KB, Mason, Patricia v. Massachusetts Retirement System (CR-16-200) (English, DOC 58 KB)

Massai, Denise v. State Board of Retirement (CR-16-6)

Open PDF file, 127.82 KB, Mattei v. State Bd Ret, CR-23-0428 (English, PDF 127.82 KB)

Beneficiary, survivor benefits, failure to elect

Matthes v. PERAC & Essex Ret Sys, CR-24-0721

Termination of benefits, no retroactive payments

McArthur v. MTRS, CR-24-0111

Prior creditable service; non-public school; all tuition not financed by Commonwealth

Open PDF file, 139.53 KB, McCann v MTRS, CR-22-0424 (English, PDF 139.53 KB)

Regular compensation, bonuses

McCaw, Karen v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-15-423)

McDermott v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-19-0071

Termination, settlement agreement, paid leave, creditable service

Open PDF file, 154.88 KB, McDonald v. NCRB, CR-20-0403 (English, PDF 154.88 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 9, medical panel, death benefits, proximate cause

Open PDF file, 165.52 KB, McDonough, J. v FRRS, CR-21-0188 (English, PDF 165.52 KB)

Voted into membership; not a "correctable error"

Open PDF file, 73.67 KB, McDonough, Marie v. Quincy Retirement Board CR-13-357 (English, PDF 73.67 KB)

Open PDF file, 234.44 KB, McDonough, T. v SBR, CR-15-098 (English, PDF 234.44 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, proximate cause, pre-existing conditions

Open DOC file, 66.5 KB, McDonough, Thomas v. State Bd. of Retirement, Docket No. (CR-15-98) (English, DOC 66.5 KB)

McEachern v. Weymouth Ret Bd, CR-17-0855

Accidental disability retirement, unclear medical panel opinions, remand for new panel

Open PDF file, 188.68 KB, McGarry v. Bristol County Ret. Bd. (CR-20-409) (English, PDF 188.68 KB)

Retirement-Purchase credit for pre-membership service

McGlory v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0252

Group 2, custody, DYS, program director

Open PDF file, 1.28 MB, McGuire, C. v SBR, CR-15-533 (English, PDF 1.28 MB)

Accidental disability retirement, convene medical panel, emotional distress

Open PDF file, 193.15 KB, McGuire, D. v SBR, CR-22-0374 (English, PDF 193.15 KB)

Anti-spiking provision, bona fide change in position, subsequent salary increase

Open PDF file, 92.52 KB, McGuire, P. v SBR, CR-22-0175 (English, PDF 92.52 KB)

Group 2 classification; DMH; assessment vs. direct care

Open PDF file, 176.39 KB, McKeen v. MTRS (CR-19-179) (English, PDF 176.39 KB)

Creditable service, work in department of defense “overseas dependent schools.”

Open PDF file, 109.53 KB, McKenna v. Plymouth County Ret. Bd. (CR-20-0126) (English, PDF 109.53 KB)

Call firefighter ineligible to purchase prior service from another system (G.L. c. 32 § 3(5))

Open PDF file, 186.85 KB, McKinney v. SBR, CR-17-230 & 868 (English, PDF 186.85 KB)

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, chief classification manager

Open PDF file, 197.67 KB, McKinnon v. SBR, CR-22-0225 (English, PDF 197.67 KB)

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, physical therapist II (Shattuck Hospital)

Open PDF file, 223.47 KB, McLaughlin v. Chelsea Ret. Bd, CR-11-731 (English, PDF 223.47 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec 15(1), (4) & (7); mootness, remand to hold proceedings

Open PDF file, 164.45 KB, McLeod v. MRS, CR-22-625 (English, PDF 164.45 KB)

Regular compensation, "hazardous duty pay"

McMorrow v. MTRS, CR-22-0627

Creditable service, non-profit, not “government agency”

Open PDF file, 210.38 KB, Mealey v MTRS, CR-22-0215 (English, PDF 210.38 KB)

Creditable service, teacher, out-of-state, certification requirement

Open PDF file, 206.51 KB, Melchionda v MTRS, CR-21-0674 (English, PDF 206.51 KB)

Accidental death benefits, injury not "in the performance of" employee's duties

Open PDF file, 239.97 KB, Melillo v. MTRS, CR-21-0550 (English, PDF 239.97 KB)

Anti-spiking (G.L. c. 32 sec. 5(2)(f)), fixed hours, bona fide change in position

Open PDF file, 174.38 KB, Mello v. MTRS (CR-19-0003) (English, PDF 174.38 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 3(3); late entry into membership; work "half-time"

Open PDF file, 166.96 KB, Menard v MTRS, CR-22-0341 (English, PDF 166.96 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, injury as a result of workplace incident

Mendel v. Berkshire Cty Ret Bd., CR-23-0584

Creditable service, start of employment, correction of records

Open DOCX file, 45.76 KB, Mendonsa, Anthony v. State Bd. of Retirement, Docket No. (CR-12-595) (English, DOCX 45.76 KB)

Open PDF file, 310.79 KB, Meola v. Essex Ret Bd, 16-412 (English, PDF 310.79 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, convene medical panel, prima facie evidence

Mercier v. MTRS, CR-24-0533

Retirement allowance, service performed after a conviction

Meyers v. MTRS, CR-21-0015

Creditable service, core duties, STEM coordinator

Michel v. MTRS, CR-24-0216

Accidental disability retirement, performance of duties, causation, post-concussion syndrome

Open PDF file, 288.34 KB, Miller v. N. Attleboro Ret. Bd, CR-21-0099 (English, PDF 288.34 KB)

Not eligible for waiver on earnings limitation, 2020 Act, limited to those "receiving a pension"

Open DOCX file, 56.25 KB, Milton, Lavora v. Boston Retirement Board (CR-14-19) (English, DOCX 56.25 KB)

Milton, Wendy v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-16-513)

Open PDF file, 131.01 KB, Mitchell v. State Bd Ret, CR-23-0330 (English, PDF 131.01 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, "entitled to retirement allowance," untimely application

Mobilia (Estate of Julie Enzian) v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0602

Deceased member’s annuity disbursement, designated beneficiary, no undue influence

Mondschein v. MTRS, CR-24-0462

Jurisdiction, timely appeal, availability of Board’s decision

Monroe v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0627

Teacher, out of state service, retirement allowance, “hybrid cash balance plan”

Open PDF file, 303.61 KB, Moore v. BRS, CR-23-0053 (English, PDF 303.61 KB)

Beneficiary, domestic relations order, survivor benefits

Morais, et al. v. New Bedford Ret. Bd., CR-24-0109, 0161, & 0400

Retirement status, Option C benefits, Option D benefits

Open PDF file, 168.23 KB, Moran v. Brockton Ret. Bd (CR-20-332) (English, PDF 168.23 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, injury not during performance of duties

Open DOCX file, 48.42 KB, Morreale, Mary v. State Bd. of Retirement (CR-15-332) (English, DOCX 48.42 KB)

Open PDF file, 180.88 KB, MTRS v. Arlington Ret. Bd, CR-23-0261 (English, PDF 180.88 KB)

Appealable decisions, system's refusal to accept liability

Open PDF file, 274.63 KB, MTRS v. Blue Hills, et al. (CR-19-226) (English, PDF 274.63 KB)

Proportional reimbursement among retirement systems, applicability of statute of limitations

Open PDF file, 71.9 KB, Mulcahy, William v. Teachers' Retirement System (CR-09-441) (English, PDF 71.9 KB)

Mulvey, Craig v. Chicopee Retirement Board (CR-16-55)

Open PDF file, 159.79 KB, Murphy, J. v. SBR, CR-20-386 (English, PDF 159.79 KB)

Creditable service, period of backpay for wrongful termination

Open PDF file, 184.63 KB, Murphy, K. v. FRB, CR-20-0453 (English, PDF 184.63 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 4(1)(a); credit for service rendered, member appointed to a statutory position

Murphy, L. v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-17-519

Accidental disability retirement, aggravation, predominant cause of emotional/psychiatric injury

Open PDF file, 160.05 KB, Murphy, Y. v SBR, CR-23-0302 (English, PDF 160.05 KB)

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, direct care to prisoners

MWRA Employees Ret. Sys. v. PERAC, CR-23-0486

Survivor’s benefits, amount of compensation, leave of absence

Open PDF file, 187.09 KB, Mystic Valley Regional School v. State Bd. of Ret (CR-20-0243) (Order of Summary Decision) (English, PDF 187.09 KB)

Non-teaching employee of charter school ineligible for membership in retirement system.

Nally v. MTRS, CR-25-0258

Part time service, proration, leave of absence

Open PDF file, 190.78 KB, Narcuzi v, MTRS, CR-21-0064 (English, PDF 190.78 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 4(1)(h1/2); 180-day deadline; calculating buyback interest

Open PDF file, 161.66 KB, Natale v. MTRS (CR-14-520 (English, PDF 161.66 KB)

Retirement - Creditable Service - Prior "03" contract service.

Open DOCX file, 26.41 KB, Nelson, Leonard v. State Board of Retirement, CR-15-10 (English, DOCX 26.41 KB)

Nelson v. Chicoppee Ret. Bd, CR-24-0342

Prior creditable service, special police officers, intermittent police officers

Open DOCX file, 29.97 KB, Niven-Blowers, Claire v. State Board of Retirement (CR-15-61) (English, DOCX 29.97 KB)

Norton-Wenzel, Andrea v. State Board of Retirement (CR-16-498)

Open DOCX file, 29.35 KB, O'Brien, Michael v. State Board of Retirement (CR-14-721) (English, DOCX 29.35 KB)

Open PDF file, 159.04 KB, O'Brien v. SBR, CR-19-0632 (English, PDF 159.04 KB)

Holiday pay before amendment to law not regular compensation.

Open PDF file, 185.8 KB, O'Connor, M. v. State Bd of Ret., CR-23-0609 (English, PDF 185.8 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 4(1)(s); contract employee; substantially similar positions

Oeur v. MTRS, CR-24-0112

Prior service, part-time and full-time

Ogwuru v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-057

Suspension, back pay, settlement agreements, creditable service

Open PDF file, 157.13 KB, Ormond v. Greenfield Ret. Bd, CR-23-0412 (English, PDF 157.13 KB)

Regular compensation, backpay, resignation

Open PDF file, 158.92 KB, Ortiz v. PERAC, CR-23-0481 (English, PDF 158.92 KB)

Calculating retirement allowance, last day of work is "date of disabling hazard undergone"

Osborn, Shaun v. Pittsfield Retirement Board (CR-16-446)

Open PDF file, 152.33 KB, Oteri v MTRS, CR-21-0365 (English, PDF 152.33 KB)

Regular compensation, retroactive cost-of-living adjustments, employee

O’Brien v. Revere Ret. Sys., CR-24-0266

Option D benefits cannot be waived

Open DOC file, 88.5 KB, O’Connor, Debra v. State Board of Retirement (CR-13-372) (English, DOC 88.5 KB)

O’Connor, Terence v. State Board of Retirement (CR-14-268)

O’Leary v. MTRS, CR-25-0049

Summary decision, failure to complete enrollment prior to deadline

O’Neil v State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0154

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, outreach/social service coordinator

O’Rourke v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-22-0288

Group 2 classification, ER Nurse, no direct care to statutory population

O’Shea v. MTRS, CR-25-0566

Summary decision, failure to timely enroll, retirement plus

Open PDF file, 203.94 KB, Pamela P. v MTRS, CR-23-0178 (English, PDF 203.94 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, proximate cause, not due to preexisting condition

Open PDF file, 131.73 KB, Pano v MTRS, CR-21-0022 (English, PDF 131.73 KB)

M.G.L. c. 32, sec. 4(1)(p); Engaged in "teaching pupils"

Paré-Doherty, Lisa v. State Board of Retirement (CR-17-829)

Paschal v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0238

Contract service, break of more than 180 calendar days, ineligible to purchase

Patruno v. MTRS, CR-25-0619

Dismissal, waiver of payments, failure to state a claim

Open PDF file, 148.07 KB, Pavlicek v MTRS, CR-21-0056 (English, PDF 148.07 KB)

Regular compensation, increase in base salary, not in contemplation of retirement

Pegnato v. Chelsea Ret. Sys., CR-21-0685

Recalculating creditable service, overpayment of allowance

Pellin, Michael v. Franklin Regional Retirement Board (CR-16-125)-Decision on Remand

Open DOC file, 78 KB, Perez, Nancy v. Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (CR-15-155) (English, DOC 78 KB)

Open DOCX file, 34.68 KB, Perrault, Nancy v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System, Docket No. (CR-15-32) (English, DOCX 34.68 KB)

Open PDF file, 161.55 KB, Perry and Murphy v. Plymouth County Ret. Ass (CR-20-132) (English, PDF 161.55 KB)

Harbor Master not entitled to Group 4 classification

Open PDF file, 136.18 KB, Perry v MCRS, CR-20-0172 (English, PDF 136.18 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec 10(2)(c), termination allowance, violation of "law, regulation, or rule"

Open PDF file, 184.76 KB, Peterson v. SBR, CR-23-0122 (English, PDF 184.76 KB)

Anti-spiking (G.L. c. 32 sec. 5(2)(f)), bona fide change in position

Peters v. MTRS, CR-24-0545

Claim preclusion, superannuation

Open PDF file, 140.02 KB, Peters v MTRS, CR-22-0306 (English, PDF 140.02 KB)

Transition from full-time to part-time work was not a "resignation"

Open PDF file, 192.59 KB, Philpot v. SBR, CR-21-0379 (English, PDF 192.59 KB)

contract employee; third-party vendors; instrumentalities of the Commonwealth

Open DOCX file, 25.86 KB, Pierre-Louis, Serge v. State Bd. of Retirement, Docket No. (CR-10-20) (English, DOCX 25.86 KB)

Open PDF file, 156.31 KB, Pina v. SBR, CR-21-0387 (English, PDF 156.31 KB)

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, case manager

Piper v. Southbridge Reg. Bd., CR-24-0485

Jurisdiction, time to appeal, appealable decisions, board “action”

Platt v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0481

Accidental disability retirement, heart law presumption, any evidence of heart disease

Open DOCX file, 28.72 KB, Poirier, Paul v. New Bedford Retirement Board, CR-15-503 (English, DOCX 28.72 KB)

Potter v. MTRS, CR-24-0380

Teacher's regular compensation, additional services, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Poulin v. MTRS, CR-24-0469

Teacher, creditable service, prior part-time service

Powers, M. Louise v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-16-181)

Prevey, Roger v. Berkshire County Retirement System (CR-16-576)

Primus v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-20-0432

Accidental disability retirement, time-barred application, bona fide personnel actions

Pugsley v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0337

Accidental disability retirement, hazard, causation

Open PDF file, 148.23 KB, Purcell & Cialdea v. WRRS, CR-20-0383 & 0411 (English, PDF 148.23 KB)

Creditable service, call firefighter, not appointed to permanent position in same system

Putnam v. MTRS, CR-21-0136

Teacher, regular compensation, per diem payments

Open PDF file, 199.49 KB, Quinn-Harrahy, CR-23-0313 (English, PDF 199.49 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, post-concussion disorder, proximate cause,

Open PDF file, 182.17 KB, Quinn v. MTRS, CR-21-0098 (English, PDF 182.17 KB)

Pro-rated, part-time service, "Kindergarten exception," speech pathologist

Open PDF file, 191.55 KB, Racca v BRB, CR-23-0103 (English, PDF 191.55 KB)

Superannuation, termination for moral turpitude

Open PDF file, 135.69 KB, Racow v. WRB, CR-20-0492 (English, PDF 135.69 KB)

Error correction; no authority to hear constitutional claims

Open DOCX file, 22.08 KB, Randall, George v. Franklin County Retirement Board (CR-12-277) (English, DOCX 22.08 KB)

Raposa v. New Bedford Ret. Bd., CR-21-0358

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel, omitted records, request for clarification, ambiguous panel certification, remand for new panel

Open PDF file, 153.18 KB, Rawinski v. SBR, CR-22-0023 (English, PDF 153.18 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel

Open PDF file, 212.76 KB, Raymond v MTRS, CR-12-49 & 62 (English, PDF 212.76 KB)

Creditable service, not engaged in "teaching pupils", not a "governmental unit"

Open DOC file, 55 KB, Reardon, Eugene F., III v. Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission, CR-15-91 (English, DOC 55 KB)

Open PDF file, 228.65 KB, Reed R. v SBR, CR-22-0253 (English, PDF 228.65 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, PTSD, untimely disclosure, no hazard

Open PDF file, 188.78 KB, Reid R v. PRB, CR-21-0302 (English, PDF 188.78 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, reapplication, res judicata, remand, full, fair, and substantive consideration

Open PDF file, 185.37 KB, Reilly v. State Bd. of Ret. (CR-21-0103) (English, PDF 185.37 KB)

Retirement-Anti-spiking (G.L. c. 32 sec. 5(2)(f))

Open PDF file, 202.65 KB, Revere Ret. Bd. (Milinazzo) v. PERAC, CR-21-0159, 23-0521 (English, PDF 202.65 KB)

Member of two retirement systems; two retirement options allowed

Open DOC file, 70 KB, Reyes, Marytza v. State Bd. of Retirement, Docket No. (CR-13-598) (English, DOC 70 KB)

Open PDF file, 167.32 KB, Rhude v BCRB, CR-22-0244 (English, PDF 167.32 KB)

Regular compensation, salary supplement (in lieu of health insurance), not base salary or compensation

Open PDF file, 186.73 KB, Rinfret-Cronin v MBR, CR-20-0296 (English, PDF 186.73 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 10(3); effective date of retirement

Open DOC file, 50 KB, Roberts, Susan v. State Bd. of Retirement, Docket No. (CR-15-297) (English, DOC 50 KB)

Roberts v. MTRS, CR-23-0289

No prior creditable service for part-time service

Rockett, Janis v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-14-824)

Open PDF file, 216.73 KB, Rodgers v. MTRS, CR-21-0292 (English, PDF 216.73 KB)

Veteran's allowance, "active duty for training" not "active service in the armed forces"

Open DOC file, 69.5 KB, Rodriguez, Miguel v. Springfield Retirement Board CR-15-216 (English, DOC 69.5 KB)

Rodriguez v. State Bd. Of Ret., CR-23-0524

Deadline to purchase prior service, receipt of bill, mail

Open PDF file, 190.94 KB, Rodriguez v SBR, CR-21-0366 (English, PDF 190.94 KB)

contract employee; third-party vendors; instrumentalities of the Commonwealth

Open PDF file, 148.52 KB, Rogers, K. v. State Bd. or Ret., CR-20-0216 (English, PDF 148.52 KB)

Group 4, correctional officer

Open PDF file, 188.19 KB, Rogers, R. v. Worcester Ret. Bd., CR-22-0164 (English, PDF 188.19 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, proximate cause not accident, preexisting condition

Rogers v. Essex Reg. Ret. Bd, CR-23-0270

Accidental disability retirement, disability not on account of workplace accident

Open DOCX file, 28.35 KB, Romano, Beth v. Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (CR-15-260) (English, DOCX 28.35 KB)

Roman v. State Bd. of Ret. CR-23-0120

Group 2, regular and major duties, relevant population, developmental specialist/therapist

Open DOCX file, 30.93 KB, Rosario, Wayne J. v. Fall River Retirement Board (CR-13-233) (English, DOCX 30.93 KB)

Open DOCX file, 28.51 KB, Rose, Stephen v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System, Docket No. (CR-16-43) (English, DOCX 28.51 KB)

Open PDF file, 168.54 KB, Rosemarie R. v. Amesbury Ret. Sys., CR-22-0590 (English, PDF 168.54 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, Post-concussion syndrome, unanimous medical panel

Open PDF file, 188.27 KB, Rose v BRS, CR-22-0405 (English, PDF 188.27 KB)

Group 2 classification; Boston Water and Sewer Commission; enabling act; "Same laws, rules and regulations"

Rossetti v. MTRS, CR-24-0530

Teacher, core duties, additional services

Open PDF file, 180.84 KB, Rowley v. Everett Ret. Bd. (CR-19-579) (English, PDF 180.84 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, pertinent facts not made available to the medical panel

Open PDF file, 208.32 KB, Roy v SBR, CR-19-0543 (English, PDF 208.32 KB)

Termination allowance, ineligibility

Rudge v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0316

Prior creditable service, teacher, vendor/contract work

Ruggiero v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-22-0304

Accidental disability retirement, injury as a result of workplace incident, negative panel

Open PDF file, 203.55 KB, Rumbolt v MTRS, CR-21-0057 (English, PDF 203.55 KB)

Teacher's regular compensation, "additional services," side letter of agreement

Rusch, Susan v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-14-174)

Open PDF file, 197.46 KB, Ryan, L. v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0038 (English, PDF 197.46 KB)

Group 2 classification, DYS, regular and major duties providing direct care

Open PDF file, 128.99 KB, Ryan, M. v. Wakefield Ret. Bd., CR-21-0230 (English, PDF 128.99 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 4(2)(b), prior service reserve police officer, enhanced credit, five year cap

Open PDF file, 189.72 KB, Saffie v. State Bd. of Ret (CR-21-0020) (English, PDF 189.72 KB)

Group 2 classification; "dangerousness" not enough

Open PDF file, 208.3 KB, Sagendorph v. HCRRB, CR-21-631 & 22-117 (English, PDF 208.3 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, PTSD, notice

Salvon v. MTRS, CR-25-0367

Teacher, out-of-state-service, not less than half-time

Samsel v. MTRS, CR-24-0717

Teacher, regular compensation, stipends, bonus

Sanko, Kevin v. Worcester Regional Retirement Board (CR-12-659)

Sanko, Kevin v. Worcester Regional Retirement Board (CR-12-659) Amended Decision

Santana v. Cambridge Ret. Bd, CR-22-0620

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel, degenerative changes

Santa v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0413

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, Parole Board member

Santerre, Joyce v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-12-281)

Open PDF file, 152.5 KB, Sarapas v. Plymouth Cty Ret. Sys. (CR-19-616) (English, PDF 152.5 KB)

Creditable service, non-teacher work in charter schools

Open PDF file, 195.26 KB, Sardagnola v. State Bd. Ret., CR-19-0564 (English, PDF 195.26 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel, not plainly wrong

Sawin, Richard v. State Board of Retirement (CR-16-18)

Open DOC file, 68 KB, Schofield, Debra v. State Board of Retirement (CR-13-494) (English, DOC 68 KB)

Open PDF file, 192.15 KB, Scott v. SBR, CR-22-0072 (English, PDF 192.15 KB)

contract employee; third-party vendors; instrumentalities of the Commonwealth; entitled to out of state retirement benefits

Open PDF file, 164.9 KB, Second Consolidated Order of Dismissal (9.19.25) (English, PDF 164.9 KB)

Segalla v. Reading Ret. Bd., CR-21-0368

Accidental disability retirement, no timely notice, common stressors

Open PDF file, 194.81 KB, Selden v. Bos. Ret. Sys, CR-23-0354 (English, PDF 194.81 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, lung law, COVID-19

Serra v. Massport, CR-24-0144

Accidental disability retirement, unanimous panel, proximate cause

Open PDF file, 194.45 KB, Shailor v. Bristol County Retirement Board (CR-20-0343) (English, PDF 194.45 KB)

Retirement-Reserve Police Officer purchase of prior creditable service (G.L. c. 32, sec. 3(5)

Open PDF file, 182.62 KB, Shailor v. Bristol County Retirement Board, (CR-21-0343) (English, PDF 182.62 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, heart law presumption, pre-employment physical

Sharp, Thomas v. Franklin Regional Retirement Board (CR-16-4)

Shaw v. Boston Ret Sys, CR-24-0375

Summary decision, accidental death benefits, proximate cause

Sheehan v. Beverly Ret. Bd & MTRS, CR-22-0221

Correction of records, mistaken transfer, liability of Board irrelevant

Sheehan v. MTRS, CR-25-0106

Teacher, regular compensation, additional services, summer teaching

Sheehan v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0304

Group 4, not-statutorily enumerated position, transfer of retirement system

Shing v. State Bd. Of Ret., CR-22-0102

Res judicata, calculation of retirement allowance, corrections-of-error interest

Open PDF file, 186.84 KB, Shor v. State Bd. of Ret. (CR-21-0331) (English, PDF 186.84 KB)

Retirement-Anti-spiking (G.L. c. 32 sec. 5(2)(f))

Sibley, Michael v. Franklin Regional Retirement System (CR-15-54)

Open PDF file, 65.16 KB, Siebecker, Jane v. Teachers' Retirement System (CR-14-773) (English, PDF 65.16 KB)

Open PDF file, 181.11 KB, Siegal v. MTRS, CR-24-0077 (English, PDF 181.11 KB)

Creditable service, out-of-state school, employer-funded retirement benefit

Siegel v. Andover Ret. Bd, CR-25-0154

Regular compensation, police officers, compensatory time

Simmons, Rodney v. Brockton Retirement Board (CR-15-551)

Open PDF file, 77.11 KB, Simpreux, Maria v. Cambridge Retirement Board (CR-14-770) (English, PDF 77.11 KB)

Singer v. MTRS, CR-22-0044

Pro-rated, part-time service, "kindergarten exception," reading specialists

Open DOCX file, 27.06 KB, Sinopoli, Donna v. State Board of Retirement (CR-15-223) (English, DOCX 27.06 KB)

Sirois v. Methuen Ret. Bd, CR-24-0641

Accidental disability retirement, physician’s, PTSD

Skelley-Haney v. MTRS, CR-24-0251

Regular allowance, calculations based on pay actually “received” by the member

Open PDF file, 224.34 KB, Skinner v. MTRS, CR-20-0225 (English, PDF 224.34 KB)

Buyback interest, prior successful appeal

Open PDF file, 157.37 KB, Small v. SBR, CR-22-0113 (English, PDF 157.37 KB)

Group 2 classification, primary diagnosis that "drives the patients' care", RN II, Tewksbury Hospital

Open PDF file, 187.86 KB, Smith, E. v. SBR, CR-22-0375 (English, PDF 187.86 KB)

G.L. c. 32 sec. 5(2)(f); Anti-spiking; Equal Pay Act

Open PDF file, 127.36 KB, Smith, L. v Springfield Ret. Bd., CR-22-0163 (English, PDF 127.36 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, injury during performance of duties

Open PDF file, 166.12 KB, Smith, M. v. Gloucester Ret. Bd, CR-19-493 (English, PDF 166.12 KB)

Killed-in-line-of-duty benefits, death due to cumulative effect of numerous incidents.

Smith, Marybeth v. Gloucester Retirement Board (CR-13-249)

Open PDF file, 157.77 KB, Solazzo v NRB, CR-22-0177 (English, PDF 157.77 KB)

Jurisdiction, Petitioner not "aggrieved" by agency decision, Motion to Dismiss

Open DOC file, 87 KB, Soldi, James v. Worcester Regional Retirement Board (CR-14-525) (English, DOC 87 KB)

Open PDF file, 193.79 KB, Solem v. SBR, CR-21-0061 (English, PDF 193.79 KB)

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, case manager and infection preventionist (Shattuck Hospital)

Open PDF file, 210.12 KB, Solomon v. MRB, CR-21-0274 & 371 (English, PDF 210.12 KB)

Anti-spiking provision, salary amounts specific by law, bona fide change in position

Songy v. State Bd. of Ret, et al., CR-23-0027 $ 24-0015

Accidental death benefits, killed in line of duty benefits, killed at scene of emergency, Covid-19, in performance of duties

Sorensen v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0600

Timing of appeal, Group 2, regular and major duties, Human Services Coordinator

Open PDF file, 226.8 KB, Sorrentino v. SBR, CR-19-0118 (English, PDF 226.8 KB)

Re-entry into state service, instrumentality of the state

Spargo v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-24-0006

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel

Spellman v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0401

Group 2, regular and major duties, Assistant Court Services Coordinator

Open PDF file, 222.12 KB, Spencer v. SBR, CR-15-479 (English, PDF 222.12 KB)

Creditable service, military service, group 2/4 reclassification

Open PDF file, 149.91 KB, Spencer v MTRS, CR-23-0305 (English, PDF 149.91 KB)

Creditable service, prior work for nonprofit organization, not Commonwealth or one of its subdivision

Open DOCX file, 37.69 KB, Sprague, Christine v. State Bd. of Retirement, Docket No. CR-10-790 (English, DOCX 37.69 KB)

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership, Inc. & Colleen Curran

Governmental unit, non-teacher membership into MTRS

Open PDF file, 104.97 KB, St. James v. Bos. Ret. Sys, CR-23-0021 (Revised Decision) (English, PDF 104.97 KB)

Appealable decisions, buyback vs actuarial interest rate

Stafford, Richard v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (CR-12-344)

Stanton, Steven v. Quincy Board of Retirement (CR-18-0121)

Open PDF file, 184.01 KB, Stanton v. State Bd. of Ret. (CR-18-399) (English, PDF 184.01 KB)

Anti-spiking provision, employee vested before the anti-spiking provision’s enactment.

Steele v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-24-0621

Prior service, third-party vendor, instrumentality of the Commonwealth

Open DOCX file, 30.83 KB, Stevens, D. Lyn v. Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System, Docket No. (CR-13-332) (English, DOCX 30.83 KB)

Stolpinski v. Hampshire Cty Ret. Bd, CR-22-0127

Accidental disability retirement, causation, performance of duties

Open DOCX file, 23.21 KB, Stoneham Retirement Bd. v. Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission, Docket No. CR-12-548 (English, DOCX 23.21 KB)

Open PDF file, 155.44 KB, Stowell v MTRS, CR-22-0065 (English, PDF 155.44 KB)

Creditable service, nonpublic school, employer-funded retirement benefit

Open DOC file, 73.5 KB, Strong, Joseph v. Worcester Regional Retirement System (CR-15-597) (English, DOC 73.5 KB)

Open PDF file, 168.9 KB, Stuart v. MTRS, CR-19-0555 (English, PDF 168.9 KB)

Regular compensation, longevity payments

Open PDF file, 155.22 KB, Sullivan, J. v. Brockton Ret. Bd., CR-19-0623 (English, PDF 155.22 KB)

Excess earning not miscalculated

Open PDF file, 170.09 KB, Sullivan, M. v MTRS, CR-23-0371 (English, PDF 170.09 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 4(1)(p); not engaged in "teaching pupils"

Open PDF file, 178.13 KB, Sullivan, N. v. SBR, CR-19-0100 (English, PDF 178.13 KB)

Creditable service, vendor of commonwealth, ultra vires regulation, retroactivity

Open PDF file, 196.99 KB, Sullivan, P. v. MTRS, CR-21-0200 (English, PDF 196.99 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 4(1)(p); non-public school; not receiving retirement benefits under another plan

Surkin v. MTRS, CR-21-0552

Regular compensation, additional services, stipend

Open DOC file, 43 KB, Swain, William M. v. Chicopee Retirement Board (CR-15-80) (English, DOC 43 KB)

Swartz v. Barnstable Cty. Ret. Bd., CR-24-0247, et al.

Reinstatement, G.L. c. 32, § 105

Open PDF file, 132.37 KB, Sydney v. MRB, CR-20-0194 (English, PDF 132.37 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 4(2)(c), prior part-time pre-membership service, "appropriate rules and regulations"

Open DOC file, 49.5 KB, Taliadouros, George v. State Board of Retirement (CR-11-660) (English, DOC 49.5 KB)

Telesco v. State. Bd. Of Ret., CR-24-0313

Creditable service, employer-funded retirement benefit

Terenzini, Carter v. Worcester Regional Retirement Board (CR-16-56)

Thomas v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-25-0233

Prior creditable service, part-time work, work in same governmental unit

Thompson v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-24-0713

Regular compensation, compensation for unused vacation time

Open PDF file, 150.56 KB, Thompson v. MCRS, CR-18-0676 (English, PDF 150.56 KB)

Untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Open PDF file, 191.23 KB, Tierney v SBR, CR-21-0495 (English, PDF 191.23 KB)

Surviving spouse benefits, not living apart for "justifiable cause"

Open PDF file, 165.48 KB, Tillinghast v SBR, CR-22-0223 (English, PDF 165.48 KB)

Group 4, Campus police officer

Open PDF file, 162.5 KB, Times v. SBR, CR-21-0290 (English, PDF 162.5 KB)

Part-time/Full-time service, prorating, applicable regulation

Open DOCX file, 33.72 KB, Tomasczewski, Phillip v. State Board of Retirement (CB-16-431) (English, DOCX 33.72 KB)

Open PDF file, 168.7 KB, Tomeo v SBR, CR-22-0189 (English, PDF 168.7 KB)

contract employee; third-party vendors; supervised and controlled

Toomey v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0114

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, Physician III

Town of Natick v. Natick Ret. Bd.

G.L. c. 32, sec 15(4), standing, no legal or factual basis for forfeiture

Open PDF file, 246.39 KB, Trask v. MTRS (CR-21-0256) (English, PDF 246.39 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 4(1)(p); non-public school; engaged in "teaching pupils"

Open PDF file, 182.53 KB, Traynor v. GRB, CR-20-0281 (English, PDF 182.53 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, convene medical panel, prima facie evidence

Trevallion, Lance v. Hampden County Retirement Board (CR-17-282)

Trudeau v. MTRS, CR-24-0020

Teacher, regular compensation, stipend

Open PDF file, 195.02 KB, Tuminelli v SBR, CR-21-0335 (English, PDF 195.02 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, application to system where "presently employed" not required

Open PDF file, 171.41 KB, Twohig v. Braintree Ret. Bd (CR-18-505) (English, PDF 171.41 KB)

Regular compensation, accreditation stipends.

Open PDF file, 272.77 KB, Underwood v. Boston Ret. Bd., CR-21-0353 (English, PDF 272.77 KB)

accidental disability retirement, serious or willful misconduct, lack of causation

Open PDF file, 95.42 KB, Urena v. SBR, CR-24-0365 (English, PDF 95.42 KB)

G.L. c. 32, sec. 3(6)(e), return to state service, must work two consecutive years

Open PDF file, 184.65 KB, Usovicz v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-21-0117 (English, PDF 184.65 KB)

Elected official, year-for-a-day rule, Legislative repeal

Open PDF file, 161.66 KB, Valiant v. MTRS, CR-20-330 & 20-427 (English, PDF 161.66 KB)

Teacher's regular compensation, "additional services," written in CBA

Verga v. Glouster Ret Bd, et al., CR-21-0282

Accidental disability retirement, no specific incidents, no gradual deterioration

Open PDF file, 222.51 KB, Vigneaus v ERRB, CR-21-0413 (English, PDF 222.51 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, injury not specified in application

Open PDF file, 107.15 KB, Volpe, Marilyn v. Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (CR-13-147) (English, PDF 107.15 KB)

Open PDF file, 93.78 KB, Volpe, Marilyn v. Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (CR-13-147) - Motion to Compel the Production of Documents (English, PDF 93.78 KB)

Open PDF file, 168.64 KB, Wakefield Ret. Bd. v. MTRS, CR-22-573 (English, PDF 168.64 KB)

G.L. c 32, sec 3(8), statutes of limitations, partial refund

Open PDF file, 153.17 KB, Walsh, J. v. PERAC & RRB, CR-21-0135 (English, PDF 153.17 KB)

Reinstatement of Membership

Open PDF file, 166.09 KB, Walsh, K. v. SBR, CR-21-0681 (English, PDF 166.09 KB)

Accidental disability retirement calculation; regular compensation; effective date of retirement

Open PDF file, 160.75 KB, Walsh, T. v. MRB, CR-19-517 (English, PDF 160.75 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, capable of performing essential duties

Open PDF file, 167.13 KB, Watson v. SBR, CR-21-0105 (English, PDF 167.13 KB)

Group 2 classification; "fire and police signal operators" only if municipal employees

Open PDF file, 220.59 KB, Wayne W. v. MCRS, CR-21-0359 (English, PDF 220.59 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, convene medical panel, PTSD

Weiss v. MTRS, CR-21-0341

Correction of under-contributions, cannot charge interest on error

Welch v. MTRS, CR-23-0082

Pro-rated, part-time service, "kindergarten exception," speech pathologist

Open PDF file, 137.95 KB, Welsch v MCRS, CR-20-0679 (English, PDF 137.95 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel

Open PDF file, 82.35 KB, Welsh v. Worcester Regional Retirement System, CR-20-0396 (English, PDF 82.35 KB)

Prior creditable service; call firefighter; local rules and board regulations

Open PDF file, 197.3 KB, Welsh v MTRS, CR-22-402 (English, PDF 197.3 KB)

Teacher's regular compensation, base compensation, core duties, "additional services"

Wentworth v. Taunton Ret. Bd, CR-24-0672

Accidental Disability Retirement, negative panel, no erroneous standard

West v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0197

Group 2, regular and major duties, human services coordinator (DDS)

Open PDF file, 176.09 KB, White v. State Ret. Bd. (CR-22-095) (English, PDF 176.09 KB)

Anti-spiking provision, exception for salary amounts specific by law.

Open PDF file, 491.71 KB, Whooley v MCRS, CR-22-0207 (English, PDF 491.71 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, convene medical panel, amending physician's statement

Open PDF file, 184.14 KB, Willette v. State Bd. of Ret. (CR-20-282) (English, PDF 184.14 KB)

Anti-spiking provision, exception for salary amounts specific by law

Willette v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-23-0415

Group 2, care, custody and instruction, DMH case manager

Open DOC file, 51.5 KB, Williams, Patricia D'Elia v. State Board of Retirement (CR-12-229) (English, DOC 51.5 KB)

Open PDF file, 170.54 KB, Wilson v. MRB, CR-17-104 (English, PDF 170.54 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, convene medical panel, prima facie evidence

Wilson v. Newton Ret. Sys., CR-24-0294

Accidental disability retirement, referral to medical panel, in the performance of duties

Open DOC file, 73 KB, Wolfson, Barbara v. Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (CR-12-109) (English, DOC 73 KB)

Wood-Young v. Boston Ret. Sys, CR-22-0186

Accidental disability retirement, medical panel, performance of duties

Wood v. Weymouth Ret. Bd, CR-18-0578

Accidental disability retirement, prima facie case, medical panel

Open PDF file, 166.09 KB, Wood v. Worcester Reg Ret Sys., CR-23-0219 (English, PDF 166.09 KB)

Accidental death benefits, heart law presumption, pre-employment smoking irrelevant

Open PDF file, 192.1 KB, Woodward v. SBR, CR-22-0501 (English, PDF 192.1 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, convene medical panel, prima facie evidence

Open PDF file, 184.09 KB, Worcester Reg. Ret. Sys. v. Middlesex Cty. Ret. Sys. & PERAC, CR-23-0006 (English, PDF 184.09 KB)

Request to accept liability not an appealable decision

Yantsides v. State Bd. of Ret, CR-22-0351

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel

Open PDF file, 106.01 KB, Yoke v NCRB, CR-21-0543 (English, PDF 106.01 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel

Open DOCX file, 30.99 KB, Young, Dale v. State Board of Retirement (CR-10-789) (English, DOCX 30.99 KB)

Open PDF file, 155.76 KB, Zanetti v. Boston Ret. Sys., CR-21-0176 (English, PDF 155.76 KB)

Untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Open PDF file, 168.66 KB, Zelten v. SBR, CR-22-0457 (English, PDF 168.66 KB)

Group 2 classification, primary diagnosis that "drives the patients' care", occupation therapist, Tewksbury Hospital

Open PDF file, 188.31 KB, Zhang v. MCRB, CR-21-0357 & 544 (English, PDF 188.31 KB)

Retirement options; method of calculating retirement allowance

Ziegler v. MTRS, CR-24-037

Teacher, regular compensation, additional services, Inclusion Coordinator

Zoghopoulos-Brown v. State. Bd. of Ret., CR-22-0024

Group 2, Medical Records Clerk (MCI Concord)

Zuccala v. Arlington Ret. Bd, et. al., CR-24-0521

Accidental disability retirement, domestic relations order, workers compensation, apportionment

Retirement Plus

Open PDF file, 136.08 KB, Baratta v. BRS, CR-23-0216 (English, PDF 136.08 KB)

Motion for reconsideration, no clerical or mechanical error in original decision

Open PDF file, 127.34 KB, Blatus v MTRS, CR-22-0300 (English, PDF 127.34 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; not served for 20 years as a teacher

Open PDF file, 170.5 KB, Consolidated Order of Dismissal (7.11.25) (English, PDF 170.5 KB)

Open PDF file, 166.52 KB, Consolidation and Management Order (4.3.25) (English, PDF 166.52 KB)

Open PDF file, 302.94 KB, Dwyer v. MTRS, CR-23-0459 (English, PDF 302.94 KB)

Adequate "notice," not entitled to join belatedly

Open PDF file, 148.42 KB, Enrollment in Retirement Plus (4/18/23) (English, PDF 148.42 KB)

Open PDF file, 134.31 KB, Enrollment in Retirement Plus (5/8/23) (English, PDF 134.31 KB)

Open PDF file, 172.95 KB, Enrollment in Retirement Plus (8/7/23) (English, PDF 172.95 KB)

Enrollment in Retirement Plus (8/7/23)

Open PDF file, 2.64 MB, Enrollment in Retirement Plus (8/30/23) (English, PDF 2.64 MB)

Enrollment in Retirement Plus (8/30/23)

Open PDF file, 6.54 MB, Enrollment in Retirement Plus (8/30/23)(2) (English, PDF 6.54 MB)

Enrollment in Retirement Plus (8/30/23)(2)

Open PDF file, 208.71 KB, Enrollment in Retirement Plus (9/30/22) (English, PDF 208.71 KB)

Open PDF file, 700.62 KB, Enrollment in Retirement Plus (10/5/21) (English, PDF 700.62 KB)

Open PDF file, 208.71 KB, Enrollment in Retirement Plus 9/30/22 (CR-21-369) (English, PDF 208.71 KB)

Open PDF file, 700.62 KB, Enrollment in Retirement Plus 10/5/21 (CR-21-369) (English, PDF 700.62 KB)

Open PDF file, 118.68 KB, Fillmore v MTRS, 23-0358 (English, PDF 118.68 KB)

Fillmore v MTRS, 23-0358

Open PDF file, 132.78 KB, Fillmore v MTRS, 23-0358 (Order on Motion for Reconsideration) (English, PDF 132.78 KB)

Motion for reconsideration, no good cause for extension

Open PDF file, 161.66 KB, Guinan v. Bos. Ret. Sys. & MTRS, CR-24-0559 (Order of Dismissal) (English, PDF 161.66 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; missed statutory enrollment deadline, untimely appeal

Open PDF file, 700.62 KB, In the Matter of Enrollment in Retirement Plus and 62 individual appeals (CR-21-369) (English, PDF 700.62 KB)

Open PDF file, 172.12 KB, Kelly v. MTRS, CR-19-137 (English, PDF 172.12 KB)

Kelly v. MTRS, CR-19-137 (6/5/23)

Open PDF file, 161.71 KB, King v. MTRS, CR-24-0532 (English, PDF 161.71 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; missed statutory enrollment deadline

Open PDF file, 192.02 KB, Pelletier v. MTRS, CR-19-301 (English, PDF 192.02 KB)

Open PDF file, 275.57 KB, Simonds v. MTRS, CR-23-0140 (English, PDF 275.57 KB)

Adequate "notice," not entitled to join belatedly

Open PDF file, 167.04 KB, Snyder v. MTRS, CR-24-0553 (Order of Dismissal) (English, PDF 167.04 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible even if rehired, notice

Open PDF file, 179.03 KB, Tait v. MTRS, CR-22-0029 (English, PDF 179.03 KB)

Petitioner did not file timely enrollment form

Supplier Diversity

GSG Specialty Contractors, LLC v. Mass. Supplier Diversity Office

Women Business Enterprise, ongoing, independent, controlled

Unemployment Assistance

Open PDF file, 177.89 KB, L.R. v. DUA, DET-24-0116 (English, PDF 177.89 KB)

No "urgent compelling" need or "good cause for leaving" attributable to employer.

Open PDF file, 205.63 KB, R.D. v. DUA, DET-22-0335 (English, PDF 205.63 KB)

Remand, sincerely held religious belief, credibility findings

Veterans

Open PDF file, 107.58 KB, Blythe v. EOVS, VS-23-0384 (English, PDF 107.58 KB)

Cash benefits, medical-only benefits, maximum monthly income

Open PDF file, 38.06 KB, Brelsford, Keith v. Dept. of Veterans Services VS-15-594 (English, PDF 38.06 KB)

Open PDF file, 143.17 KB, Brimberry v. EOVS, VS-10-0122 (English, PDF 143.17 KB)

Dismissal-Failure to prosecute

Britton, Randy A. v. Dept. of Veterans’ Services (VS-15-203)

Britton, Randy v. Dept. of Veterans’ Services (VS-15-203)-Decision on Motion for Reconsideration

Cowen, Joseph E. v. Dept. of Veterans’ Services (VS-18-0359)

Open PDF file, 96.52 KB, Elwell v. EOVS, VS-21-0565 (English, PDF 96.52 KB)

Mootness; HERO Act; definition of "veteran"

Franco, Michael v. Dept. of Veterans’ Services (VS-17-636)

Open PDF file, 148 KB, Fuller v. EOVS, VS-23-0309 (English, PDF 148 KB)

Veteran's benefits, applicant, dependent, work requirements

Open DOCX file, 39.37 KB, McConnell, Maria v. Department of Veterans’ Services, VS-16-275 (English, DOCX 39.37 KB)

Open PDF file, 248.27 KB, Mello v. EOVS (DVS), VS-21-0028 (English, PDF 248.27 KB)

G.L. c. 115, sec 6B; definition of "veteran", active duty for training purposes, State Guard

Open PDF file, 212.12 KB, Michaud v. EOVS, VS-23-0698 (English, PDF 212.12 KB)

Veteran's benefits, improperly completed application, excess assets

Morris, Ronald v. Department of Veterans' Services (VS-17-130)

Open PDF file, 83.9 KB, Murphy, Aidan v. Dep’t of Veterans’ Services, Docket No. (VS-17-056) (English, PDF 83.9 KB)

Open PDF file, 414.59 KB, Newsome & Travers v DVS, VS-22-0358 & 359 (English, PDF 414.59 KB)

G.L. c. 114, sec 6B; Veterans; eligibility for annuity; military service requirement

Ortiz v. EOVS, VS-25-0219

Veteran and dependent, out-of-state residents, not eligible for benefits

Roberts v. EOVS, VS-25-0419

Veteran’s benefits, dependent, not residing in Massachusetts

Sacco v. EOVS, VS-22-0246

Ch. 115 benefits, date of “first contact”

Open PDF file, 104.45 KB, Welch, George Franklin, Jr. v. Dep’t of Veterans’ Services, Docket No. (VS-17-290) - Decision on Motion on Reconsideration (English, PDF 104.45 KB)

Open PDF file, 69.93 KB, Welch, George Franklin v. Department of Veterans’ Services VS-17-290 (English, PDF 69.93 KB)

Wage and Hour Laws

1 Tek Bldg. Services, et al. v. Fair Labor Division, LB-25-0020

Misclassification of employees, failure to keep true and accurate records, failure to pay wages, successor corporation

3 Dogs, et al. v. Fair Labor Division, LB-24-210 & 211

Restaurant, mileage reimbursement, employing minors, tip sharing pool, sick leave policy

Open PDF file, 135.66 KB, Amado v. Fair Labor Division (LB-22-592)(Order of Dismissal 1.13.23) (English, PDF 135.66 KB)

Motion to dismissed based on untimely filing (opposed based on excusable ignorance).

Open PDF file, 131.05 KB, Andino v. Fair Labor Division (LB-21-572)(Order of Dismissal, 1.21.22) (English, PDF 131.05 KB)

Motion to dismiss based on untimely filing (mailing lacking a postmark).

Open PDF file, 432.1 KB, AV Seals Labor Group v. Fair Labor Division, LB-23-0622 (English, PDF 432.1 KB)

Failure to perfect appeal; notice not filed with both agencies

Barber v. Fair Labor Division, LB-25-0374

Summary decision, restitution, evidence supporting penalty, failure to keep sick time policies records

Open PDF file, 1.1 MB, Batista Contracting, et al v. Fair Labor Division, LB-23-0364 (English, PDF 1.1 MB)

Failure to perfect appeal; notice filed with both agencies

Open PDF file, 177.75 KB, Boston Best Construction, LLC v. Fair Labor Division, LB-24-0016 (English, PDF 177.75 KB)

Misclassification of employees, failure to furnish true and accurate records, failure to permit use of sick time

Open PDF file, 177.68 KB, Boston Language Institute, Inc. v. Fair Labor Division, LB-19-0288 (English, PDF 177.68 KB)

Failure to pay wages, theft not a set-off, bankruptcy does not affect enforcement

Open PDF file, 3.03 MB, Carron v. Fair Labor Division, LB-20-0437 (English, PDF 3.03 MB)

Lack of jurisdiction; failure to pay wages

Open DOCX file, 62.71 KB, Castellano, D. Richard v. Fair Labor Division (LB-15-224) (English, DOCX 62.71 KB)

Cervone v. Fair Labor Division

Failure to pay timely wages, restitution modification, penalty affirmed

Open PDF file, 169.74 KB, Chiles, Dana v. Fair Labor Division, LB-14-439 (English, PDF 169.74 KB)

Open PDF file, 496.31 KB, City Compost v Fair Labor Division, LB-23-0038 (English, PDF 496.31 KB)

Summary decision; independent contractors; employees;

Open PDF file, 268.98 KB, Concierge Services v. Fair Labor Division, LB-24-0079 (English, PDF 268.98 KB)

Service of citation, attorney no actual or apparent authority to accept service

Croteau, John v. Fair Labor Division (LB-16-174, LB-16-175), Decision with Tentative Modified Penalty

Open PDF file, 276.44 KB, Croteau, John v. Fair Labor Division (LB-16-174, LB-16-175), Final Decision Sep. 2020 (English, PDF 276.44 KB)

Independent contractor, failure to pay timely wages, misclassification of employee

Open PDF file, 2.85 MB, Dollar Tree v. Fair Labor Division, LB-22-0039 & 0040 (English, PDF 2.85 MB)

Meal Break Law, adult workers, civil citation, criminal proseuction

Open PDF file, 447.56 KB, Dragon Pizza v. Fair Labor Division, LB-22-0551-553 (English, PDF 447.56 KB)

Failure to post, distribute and track earned sick time; failure to furnish records

Ecostructive LLC, et. al. v. Fair Labor Division, LB-23-0586

Fines, specific intent, tentative reduction

Energy Savers Insulation v. Fair Labor Div., LB-24-0700

Independent contractor/employees, failure to pay timely wages, failure to produce records

Open DOCX file, 23.65 KB, Farh, Mohamed v. Fair Labor Division (LB-15-107) (English, DOCX 23.65 KB)

Fashioning Diffusion LLC, et. al. v. Fair Labor Division, LB-22-0105

Unpaid wages, management and officer of company, amended citation

Freitas v. FLD, LB-25-0005

Misclassification of employees, sick time, accurate records, timely payments

Gabrielly’s Cleaning Service v. Fair Labor Div., LB-23-0325

True and accurate records, failure to pay timely wages, retaliation, remand for penalty recalculation

Open PDF file, 162.97 KB, Garcia v. Fair Labor Division (LB-22-271) (English, PDF 162.97 KB)

Motion to dismiss based on e-mail to file appeal with the AGO.

Gong Lu, et al. v. Fair Labor Division, LB-25-0230

Tips law, wait staff, quick service restaurant

Open PDF file, 231.15 KB, Horizon Inter. Trade, Inc. et al. v. Fair Labor Division, LB-22-0554-558 (English, PDF 231.15 KB)

Failure to pay wages, specific and general intent, sick time accrual "policy"

Open PDF file, 888.66 KB, Idea Painting Company v. Fair Labor Division, LB-23-0327 & 0437 (English, PDF 888.66 KB)

Jurisdiction, timely filing, method of filing, filing with with different agencies (DALA & OAG)

Open PDF file, 223.79 KB, ISSM v. Fair Labor Division, LB-22-0167 (English, PDF 223.79 KB)

Payment of wages within pay period

Open PDF file, 441.83 KB, Legrice v. Fair labor Division (LB-22-0254) (English, PDF 441.83 KB)

Workers not "employees"; employment records

McCarthy, et al. v. FLD, LB-23-0145

Dismissal, failure to file timely appeal

Open DOCX file, 45.61 KB, McNeil, Spencer v. Fair Labor Division (LB-16-211) (English, DOCX 45.61 KB)

Open PDF file, 80.78 KB, Mr. Home v. Fair Labor Division, LB-24-0511 (English, PDF 80.78 KB)

Untimely appeal, lack of jurisdiction, appeal deadline from date of e-mail notification

Open PDF file, 143.94 KB, Nessralla, Abdu & Fourstar Landscaping and Construction, Inc. v. Fair Labor Division (LB-14-387 and LB-14-388) (English, PDF 143.94 KB)

Open PDF file, 130.06 KB, Rochester Bituminous v. Fair Labor Division (LB-22-005)(Order, 10.4.22) (English, PDF 130.06 KB)

Motion to continue hearing based on retention of new counsel.

Open PDF file, 159.25 KB, Rochester Bituminous v. Fair Labor Division (LB-22-005)(Order on Motion for Summary Dismissal, 10.25.22) (English, PDF 159.25 KB)

Motion for summary decision based on various grounds

Open PDF file, 140.52 KB, Rochester Bituminous v. Fair Labor Division (LB-22-005)(Order on Motion to Vacate Dismissal, 5.9.23) (English, PDF 140.52 KB)

Rochester Bituminous v. FLD, LB -22-0005 (10.28.25 Order)

Statute of limitations, tolling agreements, factual findings

Open PDF file, 442.47 KB, Roufail v. Fair Labor Division, LB-21-406-409 (English, PDF 442.47 KB)

Failure to pay minimum wage

Salem Nail Bar v. Fair Labor Div., LB-22-0441-445 (Final Decision)

Minimum wage/overtime restitution, commissions, record keeping, sick leave policy

Salem Nail Bar v. Fair Labor Div., LB-22-0441-445 (Tentative Decision)

Minimum wage/overtime restitution, commissions, record keeping, sick leave policy

Open DOC file, 73 KB, Santos, Jamie v. Fair Labor Division, LB-16-361 (English, DOC 73 KB)

Open PDF file, 188.14 KB, Sapozhnikov v. Fair Labor Division (LB-19-046, 0457) (English, PDF 188.14 KB)

Misclassification of Employees - Failure to Pay Wages - Summary Decision.

Open PDF file, 76.92 KB, Schalow & Baker v. Fair Labor Division, LB-24-0101 (Order of Dismissal0 (English, PDF 76.92 KB)

Failure to prosecute appeal, no notice of change of address

Watershed Protection Act Variances

Dept. of Conservation and Recreation v. J and K Ventures, LLC (DCR-17-1035), Ruling on Motion for Summary Decision and Motion to Dismiss

Dept. of Conservation and Recreation v. J and K Ventures, LLC. (DCR-18-0648)

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General Jurisdiction Decisions - 2016 to Present

Table of Contents

Agricultural Resources

Board of Registration in Medicine (Physician Discipline)

Civil Service

(DPH) Adult Day Health Licensing

(DPH) Bureau of Substance Addiction Services

(DPH) Certified Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide

(DPH) Emergency Medical Technician Certification

(DPH) Lead Inspector Licensing

Disabled Persons Protection Commission

Dismissals (Procedural)

Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance

Educator License Revocation

Expedited Permitting

Family Child Care Licensing

Medical Marijuana

Miscellaneous Terminations

Practice and Procedure

Rate Setting

Retirement Decisions

Retirement Plus

Supplier Diversity

Unemployment Assistance

Veterans

Wage and Hour Laws

Watershed Protection Act Variances

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