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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."
By Emily Cousins
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."
By Emily Cousins
4 minute read
February 23, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Case to Proceed Against McCarter & EnglishBoth parties agreed that legal malpractice has a three-year statute of limitations, while breach-of-contract claims have a six-year statute of limitations.
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
February 22, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
CooperSurgical Sued for Allegedly Defective Birth Control DeviceAfter 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.
By Emily Cousins
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.
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
February 20, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
'It Shouldn't Have Come to This': State Enjoined From Reimbursing Stone Academy StudentsThe complaint said the defendants "sold the class members a ticket to a sinking ship."
By Emily Cousins
4 minute read
February 16, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Woman Sues Law Firm After Exit Sign Hits Her on the HeadThe 80-year-old plaintiff claimed the defendants were negligent, and they should have made sure the exit sign was properly secured.
By Emily Cousins
2 minute read
February 15, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
5 Lawsuits and a Class Action: Drugmaker Sued in Delaware, ConnecticutShareholders are suing a corporation that markets itself as a biopharmaceutical company using artificial intelligence to develop neurological medicines.
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
February 14, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
New England Insurance Company Brings Subrogation Lawsuit Against PaccaarThe 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.
By Emily Cousins
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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