Jeffrey C. McLucas

With more than 25 years of trial and litigation experience, Jeff McLucas is a versatile and proven litigator. A partner in the firm, Jeff has represented corporations and various business entities nationwide as well as individuals in state and federal court, before state and federal administrative agencies, and in mediation and arbitration proceedings.

MG+M Prevails at Massachusetts Appeals Court in Wrongful Death Shooting Case

By Jeffrey C. McLucas on July 23, 2019

Posted in Massachusetts Courts

July 18, 2019–MG+M’s Jeff McLucas successfully defended the summary judgment dismissal of a wrongful death civil case stemming from the shooting, and ultimate death, of a drive-by shooting victim in Boston that occurred on a public sidewalk adjacent to a housing development. Holloway v. Madison Trinity Limited Partnership, 2019 WL 3227215, Appeals Court of Massachusetts No. 18-P-1323 (July 18, 2019).

The decedent was shot by unidentified individuals who were never apprehended, initially paralyzed and eventually passed away from complications stemming from her injuries. The Plaintiff brought negligence claims against the operator and manager of the adjacent housing development claiming that the Defendants failed to provide adequate security in the area or to warn her about the dangers presented by criminal activity in the neighborhood. Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Paul Wilson granted summary judgment in favor of the Defendants finding that there was no legally actionable duty of care running from the Defendants to the decedent in the circumstances presented by the case. MG+M successfully defended the appeal of the dismissal.

The subject shooting incident occurred on a public street and sidewalk adjacent in the neighborhood known as Orchard Gardens which was previously operated as a public housing project by the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) and known as Orchard Park. The neighborhood was substantially redeveloped in the late 1990s and subsequently operated by the Defendants pursuant to an agreement with the BHA. Orchard Park was plagued by widespread drug trafficking and violence which persisted after the neighborhood was developed into Orchard Gardens.…
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Brian GrossPartner

Brian Gross has an exceptional track record of finding client-oriented solutions to complex litigation issues. Drawing on two decades of courtroom experience, he handles a

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Brian Gross has an exceptional track record of finding client-oriented solutions to complex litigation issues. Drawing on two decades of courtroom experience, he handles a broad spectrum of litigation, including products liability, food and beverage liability claims, asbestos and other toxic tort litigation, pharmaceutical and medical device claims, environmental litigation, as well as trucking claims, general liability issues, and business disputes for clients across the United States. Whether he is trying an individual case or managing national litigation, clients trust Brian to keep their best interests firmly in his sights.

Jennifer WhelanPartner

Jennifer A. Whelan is a partner in MG+M’s Boston office, her practice focuses on defense of asbestos, mass tort, products liability, and general liability matters.

Jennifer A. Whelan is a partner in MG+M’s Boston office, her practice focuses on defense of asbestos, mass tort, products liability, and general liability matters. Jennifer serves as national coordinating counsel in asbestos litigation matters.