Massachusetts General Laws
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 152, § 70 (2026)
Procedure and jurisdiction; compensation paid by commonwealth and its subdivisions
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Section 70. Procedure under sections sixty-nine to seventy-five, inclusive, and the jurisdiction of the department shall be the same as under sections one to sixty-eight, inclusive, and the commonwealth or such county, city, town or district shall have the same rights in proceedings under said sections as the insurer. The state treasurer or the treasurer or officer having similar duties of such county, city, town or district shall pay compensation awarded for injury to persons in its employment upon proper vouchers without further authority.
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case, 1999–1999 · leading case: Russo's Case, 708 N.E.2d 684 (Mass. App. Ct. 1999).
Russo's Case, 708 N.E.2d 684 (Mass. App. Ct. 1999). “Contrary to the conclusion reached by the board, G. L. c. 152, § 70, does not, either by its express terms or by necessary implication, permit the recovery of interest on an award against the Commonwealth.”
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