Tartarini vs. Department of Mental Retardation July 23, 2012 by Alex Hahn PAULA TARTARINI vs. DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION. 82 Mass. App. Ct. 217 February 9, 2012 – July 23, 2012 Court Below: Superior Court Department, Suffolk Present: SIKORA, CARHART, & SULLIVAN, JJ. TARTARINI vs. DEPT. OF MENTAL RETARDATION 82 Mass. App. Ct.-217