Massachusetts Appeals Court January 28, 2003, No. 00-P-482 (Christopher v. Father's Huddle Café, Inc.)

Duffly, J.

A jury returned verdicts for the plaintiff on claims that the defendants’ negligent operation of a tavern proximately caused the death of Thomas Christopher, who was struck by a car as he fled an altercation with patrons of the tavern that took place outside.

BACKGROUND

1. Proceedings. The plaintiff sought recovery for wrongful death under G. L. c. 229, § 2.