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DesperateForLegalHelp
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- Jurisdiction
- Massachusetts
Currently I am being sued, by a tenant occupying a first floor unit, for negligence. The plaintiff allegedly slipped and fell in the unit due to water infiltration in her bathroom originating from my bathroom, on the 3rd floor. The actual leak originated under the tub, and per condo docs, it is considered common area. Additionally, there was a notice sent out to all unit owners stating that if damage was incurred due to a leak from a different unit, your own master insurance would have to cover the loss, not he one pertaining to the unit causing the damage. One other point of interest is that the repairs were completed the same day as the notification of the problem, there were no visible problems within the unit, and the repairs were completed from the unit below. At no point was there ever a mention of someone having fell. The first notice arrived 6 months later from the plaintiff's attorney. I am also being cross-claimed by the condo association and management group. I paid for the repairs to the leak and the repairs to wall for two separate units, including the one where the alleged incident occurred. The case is in superior court due to the amount the tenant is looking to be compensated. The owner of the unit where the alleged fall occurred in not mentioned in the lawsuit. I attempted to file a motion to dismiss, pro se, but since I am not a lawyer, and cannot afford a lawyer, and it was denied by the judge, do to lack of knowledge of the correct process. I believe now that the motion to dismiss was denied, I have to provide an answer to the plaintiff and have 10 days from the denial to do so, which would mean I need to send it in this week. I am looking for some help on how to proceed, or some referrals to pro-Bono lawyers or LAR Lawyers at reduced fee. I don't own any property, and am living on social security income, not sure what else I can do. The last lawyer I contacted agreed to look at the case and I have not heard back since even though I have left several messages. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!