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December 06, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Disabled Paraprofessional Allegedly Fired After Experiencing SeizuresThe next day, the plaintiff was terminated, despite no "concerns about her performance," the complaint said. "Defendant terminated Plaintiff's employment based on a medical diagnosis, disability, and/or perceived disability."
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
December 06, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Company Argues Disability Discrimination Claims BarredThe defendant contended that the plaintiff's claims are prohibited because the accommodation requested was not reasonable as a matter of law or it would have been an undo hardship for the company.
By Emily Cousins
2 minute read
December 04, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Stone Academy Plaintiffs Awarded $5 Million Prejudgment RemedyJudge Barbara Bellis "rejected the testimony" of Joseph Bierbaum, former CEO and president of Stone Academy, and stated his testimony about the closure of the school was "false" and "in large part ... not credible."
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
December 01, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Social Media Worker Files Workplace Bias Lawsuit Under US, Conn. and Calif. LawThe plaintiff--who worked in Connecticut as well remotely in his California home office--claimed he was discriminated against due to his race and national origin and exposed to a hostile work environment.
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
November 30, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Attorney Secures Full Insurance Policy, Plus Additional Coverage for Client"It was one of those situations where it was very clear once you had all the medical records and you could see the history that this is something that wasn't going to go away," Alexander Sarris said.
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
November 29, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Shareholder Lawsuit Faults Biotech Company's Clinical TrialsThe plaintiffs accuse the defendants of breach of fiduciary duty, issuing false and misleading proxy statements, wasting corporate assets and unjust enrichment since December 2021.
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
November 27, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Life Care Plan Expert Helps Secure $1.5 Million Settlement for Motorcyclist"When motorcyclists are in a serious accident like this, they never want to ride again, which is a major loss to them because it's something that they love doing," Christopher Cramer said,
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
November 17, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Hartford Sued After Teenager Dies in Gym Class From Fentanyl Overdose"We think what the school did is wrong," Joaquin Madry said. "They failed to supervise him, and allowed him to lay out on a mat, and he was not given the proper medical treatment he should have received, which we believe would have kept him alive."
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
November 16, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
$1.2 Million Settlement: Trantolo & Trantolo Drives Deal for MotorcyclistBlake Driscolli said they are pleased their clients got the full amount of insurance available. "We're just very happy with the outcome for them."
By Emily Cousins
2 minute read
November 15, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
University of Connecticut Accused of Racial and Gender Discrimination"As a result of the retaliation, refusing to reappoint the plaintiff to the position of Assistant Professor, and subjecting her to a meritless investigation, to which she had been subjected by the defendant, the plaintiff experienced severe anxiety and depressive symptoms which required her, on the advice of her mental health care provider and her union representative, to take extended [Family and Medical Leave Act] leave," the complaint said.
By Emily Cousins
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