Massachusetts Superior Court November 1, 2004, No. 20032250C (Howard v. North Cambridge Health Center)

Lauriat, J.

Sharay M. Howard (“Howard") brought this negligence action against the North Cambridge Health Center (“Center”) for injuries sustained during an operation on May 26, 2000. The Center has now moved to dismiss Howard’s complaint for failure to comply with the presentment requirements of G.L.c. 258, §4. For the reasons set forth below, the Center’s motion to dismiss is allowed.