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Emily Cousins

Emily Cousins

I'm a litigation reporter for Connecticut Law Tribune, covering litigation wins, verdict news, settlements, interesting cases, etc. Contact me with tips at [email protected].

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December 06, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Disabled Paraprofessional Allegedly Fired After Experiencing Seizures

The 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."

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December 06, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Company Argues Disability Discrimination Claims Barred

The 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.

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December 04, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Stone Academy Plaintiffs Awarded $5 Million Prejudgment Remedy

Judge 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."

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December 01, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Social Media Worker Files Workplace Bias Lawsuit Under US, Conn. and Calif. Law

The 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.

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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.

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November 29, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Shareholder Lawsuit Faults Biotech Company's Clinical Trials

The plaintiffs accuse the defendants of breach of fiduciary duty, issuing false and misleading proxy statements, wasting corporate assets and unjust enrichment since December 2021.

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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,

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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."

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November 16, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

$1.2 Million Settlement: Trantolo & Trantolo Drives Deal for Motorcyclist

Blake Driscolli said they are pleased their clients got the full amount of insurance available. "We're just very happy with the outcome for them."

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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.

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