A legal professional working at Massachusetts Appeals Court recently encountered a significant setback in her bid for immunity from a lawsuit filed by a former staff attorney. The supervisor’s alleged ill-will towards the ex-staff attorney, who formerly served as a ghostwriter for justices, has been highlighted as a key factor in undermining her claim, according to a ruling by a state court judge.
While previously serving the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the fired attorney took on the responsibilities of ghostwriting for justices. However, when he found himself ousted from his position, he took legal action against his former supervisor, alleging that her harsh attitude resulted in his wrongful dismissal.
Attempting to extricate herself from the lawsuit, the supervisor pursued immunity. Her efforts, however, proved fruitless. The state court judge dismissed her claim, citing her alleged derogatory behavior which, he declared, invalidated her bid for immunity and instead condemned it.
Further details about the case, including the identities of the supervisor and the fired attorney, in addition to the larger implications of the judge’s decision, can be gleaned from the original report that appeared on Law360.