District Court, D. Massachusetts September 6, 2013, C.A. No. 12-cv-30102-MAP (South Commons Condominium Ass'n v. City of Springfield)

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER REGARDING DEFENDANTS’ MOTIONS TO DISMISS OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

PONSOR, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This civil suit arises from the aftermath of a tornado that hit Springfield on June 1, 2011, killing at least three people and causing tremendous damage to the downtown area.