Supreme Court

Published Orders 2004 - 2005 Term

Jeffrey Derderian and Micahel Derderian v. Patricia Belanger, executrix of the Estate of Dina DiMaio, for the benefit of Justin Perry DiMaio, No. 05-140; Jeffrey Derderian and Michael Derderian v. Jacqueline Jacavone, No. 05-141; Jeffrey Derderian and Michael Derderian v. Barbara Magness, No. 05-142; Jeffrey Derderian and Michael Derderian v. Evelyn King, No. 05-143 (May 31, 2005)

In re Request for Advisory Opinion from the House of Representatives (casino bill), No. 05-134 (May 24, 2005)

School Committee of the Town of Johnston and Margaret Iacovelli, in her capacity as Superintendent of Schools v. William F. Santilli, Earnest F. Pitochelli, Stephanie Manzi, Robert V. Russo, and John DiMaio, in their capacities as members of the Johnston Town Council; William Macera, in his capacity as Mayor of the Town of Johnston and Richard Connors, in his capacity as Finance Director of the Town of Johnston , No. 05-154 (May 18, 2005)

Keven McKenna, et al v. Frank J. Williams, et al, No. 05-144 (May 12, 2005)

Jeffrey Derderian and Michael Derderian v. Patricia Belanger, executrix of the Estate of Dina DiMaio, for the benefit of Justin Perry DiMaio , No. 05-140; Jeffrey Derderian and Michael Derderian v. Jacqueline Jacavone, No. 05-141; Jeffrey Derderian and Michael Derderian v. Barbara Magness, No. 05-142; Jeffrey Derderian and Michael Derderian v. Evelyn King, No. 05-143 (May 12, 2005)

In re Aurendina G. Veiga, Associate Magistrate, Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal, No. 03-642 (May 6, 2005)

In re Aurendina G. Veiga, Associate Magistrate, Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal, No. 03-642 (April 14, 2005)

John Falcone v. State of R.I., No. 04-207 (April 12, 2005)

In re Aurendina G. Veiga, Associate Magistrate, Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal, No. 03-642 (March 3, 2005)

Toby Gregelevich et al v. Progressive Northwestern Insurance Company, No. 04-125 (March 8, 2005)

This appeal arose from the grant of summary judgment to the defendant-insurer on its claim for declaratory relief. The motion justice found that the defendant was not obligated to provide coverage to the plaintiffs for their claim under an insurance policy issued by the defendant. On appeal, the Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of the Superior Court, concluding that the plaintiffs claim fell within a policy exclusion.

State of R.I. v. Henry Acosta, No. 03-352 (March 1, 2005)

Emanuel A. Freitas v. Joseph M. Cruso, No. 03-461 (February 15, 2005)

In re Aurendina G. Veiga, Associate Magistrate, Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal, No. 03-642 (February 11, 2005)

State v. Bryant Brown, No. 04-23 (January 7, 2005) (Amended)

Blue Cross & Blue Shied of Rhode Island v. Beverly E. Najarian, Director of the Department of Administration, in her official capacity as the Chief Purchasing aOfficer for the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, No. 04-361 (December 7, 2004)

Geraldine Mills M.D. v. State of Rhode Island Department of Mental Health Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline and Bruce McIntyre, Esq., No. 01-296 (November 17, 2004)