2010 – The Winsor School
Boston
National Rank: 11
Teacher Coach(es): Laura Antuna
Attorney Coach(es): Josh McGuire, David Weingarten
Doris/Dennis J Zellus v Abigail/AbrahmJ. Clifford and Goldsmith, Neray & Sass LLC – Defendants alleged to have violated the Uniform Securites Act, commited Common Law Fraud, violated the Consumer Protection Act and breached thier fiduciary duties to the Plaintiff, all as a result of financial advice given to the Plaitiff resulting in substantial monetary damages.
2009 – Maimonides School
Brookline
National Rank: 20th
Teacher Coach(es): Mike Rosenberg
Attorney Coach(es): Dave Fredette
Comm. v. Sazer Larson – Returning Iraqi war vet claims that symptoms relating to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder caused an hallucination that brought him back to the reality of war, when he actually pulled the trigger and killed an old high-school nemesis during a July 4th fireworks celebration. Was this first degree murder or an act caused by insanity or diminished capacity?
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2008 – Newton South High School
Newton
National Rank: 22nd
Smith v. Lunatick Games – High school intern at successful computer gaming company with casual, informal work rules. Student alleges gender discrimination / hostile work environment and retaliation under M.G.L. c. 151B. Was the environment hostile or was the student unreasonably sensitive?
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2007 – Sharon High School
Sharon
National Rank: 7th
Comm v Freeman – Defendant charged with vehicular homicide while under influence driving negligently. Defendant had a head cold, took cold medication, drove home from a party after midnight, after playing in a band. Hit a pedestrian who died the next day. Had sip (or two) of beer. Breathalyzer .03. Field sobriety test results questionable. Legally impaired?
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2006 – Boston Latin School
Boston
National Rank: 24
Teacher Coach(es): Malcom Flynn
Attorney Coach(es): Michael Tumposky, L. McDonough, Sean Cronin
Dannie Boyd vs. Findlay Auto Devices, Inc. – Civil product liability case. A portable GPS device. A driver looks down at the “FAD-411" screen and misses a “no right turn” sign. The driver turns right and is slammed into by a truck. Design defect or negligent driving?
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2005 – Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
South Hadley
National Rank: 18
Teacher Coach(es): Gary Huggett
Attorney Coach(es): Robert Shute
United States vs. Cameron/Carmela Berncoat – Criminal conspiracy, malicious destruction of property by arson causing death, malicious mischief. Researcher at animal lab lets animal rights members to enter. While there, animals are released, a fire starts, causing death of an employee. Was defendant duped or a willing co-conspirator. Did s/he timely withdraw from the conspiracy?
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2004 – Newton North High School
Newton
National Rank: 12
Teacher Coach(es): Don Crowley
Attorney Coach(es): Elliot Loew, Patrick.J. Hannon
Jody Sarak v. Michael / Michelle D. Chervy – Copyright infringement. Doing an assignment, college student file shares musician's work via Internet. Is Professor liable for contributory infringement, or did student act alone, or, regardless, is it “permitted fair use”?
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2003 – Chelmsford High School
North Chelmsford
National Rank: 29
Teacher Coach(es): Denise Coffey
Attorney Coach(es): Dennis McHugh, Kevin Sullivan
Commonwealth v. Hemmill N. Carter – Motion to Suppress –– Criminal/Civil Liberties/Racial Profiling: Mass and U.S. Constitution issues. Search and seizure of a high school student and his belongings; proper response to terrorist threat or racial profiling?
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2002 – Needham High School
Needham
National Rank: 39
Teacher Coach(es): Bob Baker
Attorney Coach(es): Gary Crossen, Dan Matthews, Jennifer Adreani, Sarah Theall, Mary Jo Johnson
Casey Willinger v. Billy/Billie Bartin – Sports Injury/Civil Tort; negligence, battery, emotional distress: M.G.L c.233, Section 79G Batter hit in face by pitch. Intentional?
2001 – Newton North High School
Newton
National Rank: 16
Teacher Coach(es): Don Crowley
Attorney Coach(es): Elliot Loew, Patrick J. Hannon
Commonwealth v. Jerejay G. Teasdale, III – Hate crimes; violation of civil rights: M.G.L c.265 Ethnic slurs and name calling leads to fight between north and south "Freedonians."
2000 – Needham High School
Needham
National Rank: 27
Teacher Coach(es): Jack O'Donnell
Ward v. Bannon – c. 209A Abuse Prevention Order against boyfriend
1999 – Wayland High School
Wayland
National Rank: 23
Teacher Coach(es): Kevin Delaney
Attorney Coach(es): Robert Burdick
O.P. Taylor v. Town of Thomas River – First Amendment/free speech. School punishes student based on content of student web page on home computer
1998 – Newton North High School
Newton
National Rank: 17
Teacher Coach(es): Don Crowley
Attorney Coach(es): Elliot Loew, Eric Petit, Josh McGuire
Commonwealth v. Mickey Peters – Manslaughter indictment of high school student for removing stop sign; couple killed in intersection crash
1997 – Newton North High School
Newton
National Rank: 23
Teacher Coach(es): Don Crowley
Attorney Coach(es): Elliot Loew, Josh McGuire
Mary Babson, Administratrix v. Jody Rivers et al. – Wrongful death; social host liability for parents and student who held "keg" party where underage student died from excess alcohol consumption
1996 – Newton North High School
Newton
National Rank: 13
Teacher Coach(es): Don Crowley
Attorney Coach(es): Elliot Loew
Pat Barkley, ppa v. City of Jamestown – Sexual harassment of high school girl by male students; alleged Title IX violation of school under "hostile environment" test for failure to control students
1995 – English High School
Jamaica Plain
National Rank: 39
Teacher Coach(es): Jerry Howland
Attorney Coach(es): David Levy
Commonwealth v. Dana Fox – Juvenile Transfer Hearing to be tried as adult for vehicular homicide running over victim in crash of stolen car
1994 – English High School
Jamaica Plain
National Rank: 23
Teacher Coach(es): Jerry Howland
Attorney Coach(es): David Levy
Stacy Madison v. City of Moneville – Student shot by handgun at high school; sues city for negligent failure of school to keep guns out of the school
1993 – English High School
Jamaica Plain
National Rank: 27
Teacher Coach(es): Jerry Howland
Attorney Coach(es): David Levy
Commonwealth v. Eliot – Date rape: students get drunk at house party; have sex; consent?
1992 – Newton North High School
Newton
National Rank: 5
Teacher Coach(es): Don Crowley
Attorney Coach(es): Jim McGuire, Elliot Loew
Howard Greene, ppa v. City of Craneville – Negligence for failure of day care staff to report child abuse
1991 – Newton North High School
Newton
National Rank: 3
Teacher Coach(es): Don Crowley
Attorney Coach(es): Jim McGuire, Elliot Loew
Commonwealth v. Jamie Peale – Felony murder indictment of driver of the "getaway" car in a convenient store robbery
1990 – Newton North High School
Newton
National Rank: 3
Teacher Coach(es): Don Crowley
Attorney Coach(es): Jim McGuire, Elliot Loew
J. Doe, ppa v. Brownsville School District – 6th Grader with AIDS barred from attending public school
1989 – F.A. Day Middle School
Newtonville
Teacher Coach(es): Marge Montgomery
Attorney Coach(es): Jay Flynn
Commonwealth v. Jameson – 4th Amendment: school locker search for drugs
1988 – Newton North High School
Newton
Teacher Coach(es): Marge Montgomery
Attorney Coach(es): Jay Flynn, Jim McGuire
Commonwealth v. Robert Macafee – Assault with dangerous weapon: irate citizen shoots teenage driver after repeated harassment by kids in cars
1987 – Boston Latin School
Boston
Teacher Coach(es): Malcolm Flynn
Attorney Coach(es): Conrad Bletzer, Jr.
Commonwealth v Page – Eyewitness identification