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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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February 27, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Her Vacation Getaway Turned Out to Be a Death Trap': Airbnb Hit With Wrongful-Death Suit

"When she rented the property, Airbnb promised her a safe and secure home away from home," the complaint alleged. "Unbeknownst to Debra, the Airbnb property she rented for her vacation getaway turned out to be a death trap."

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3 minute read

February 26, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A New Ruling From Connecticut Supreme Court Restricts Electricity Rates

"This was a strong decision affirming [the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's] broad regulatory authority to protect Connecticut consumers from excessive and unfair costs," Attorney General William Tong said. "This is a win for ratepayers."

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4 minute read

February 23, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Case to Proceed Against McCarter & English

Both parties agreed that legal malpractice has a three-year statute of limitations, while breach-of-contract claims have a six-year statute of limitations.

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3 minute read

February 22, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

CooperSurgical Sued for Allegedly Defective Birth Control Device

After a CT scan, it was discovered that the Filshie Clips had migrated, the complaint said. "One was found in her uterus, and the other has yet to be located," court records showed.

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3 minute read

February 21, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

$13M Verdict: Hartford Lawyer Secures Win for Forklift Accident Victim

"Talking with the jury afterwards, they just didn't think there was any statistics behind what the defense was saying," Frank McCoy Jr. said.

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3 minute read

February 20, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'It Shouldn't Have Come to This': State Enjoined From Reimbursing Stone Academy Students

The complaint said the defendants "sold the class members a ticket to a sinking ship."

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4 minute read

February 16, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Woman Sues Law Firm After Exit Sign Hits Her on the Head

The 80-year-old plaintiff claimed the defendants were negligent, and they should have made sure the exit sign was properly secured.

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2 minute read

February 15, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

5 Lawsuits and a Class Action: Drugmaker Sued in Delaware, Connecticut

Shareholders are suing a corporation that markets itself as a biopharmaceutical company using artificial intelligence to develop neurological medicines.

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3 minute read

February 14, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

New England Insurance Company Brings Subrogation Lawsuit Against Paccaar

The insurance company argued that the defendants were negligent and are liable for the $170,000 policy paid to the insured for the damages caused by a fire, the complaint said.

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3 minute read

February 13, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut High Court Says Voluntary Retirees Not Entitled to Retroactive Pay Increase

"We are disappointed by the Supreme Court's ruling," attorney James Healy said, "but certainly respect it."

By Emily Cousins

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