Massachusetts Superior Court October 18, 2000, No. 974244 (Johnson v. Queenan)

Grabau, J.

Plaintiff, defendant-in-counterclaim, Sarah Johnson (Johnson) brought this action against defendant, plaintiff-in-counterclaim, Christopher Queenan (Queenan) for assault and battery after defendant allegedly raped her at a party that both attended on November 29, 1996. In response, Queenan filed a counterclaim against Johnson alleging defamation and abuse of process.