NEXT

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].

Connect with this author

April 04, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Class Action: Midland Credit Management Accused of Abusive Debt Collection

"Plaintiff has suffered emotional distress, including, but not limited to anxiety, loss of sleep, as a result of defendant's invasion of individual privacy and harassment," the complaint said.

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read

April 03, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Per Diem Employees Not Entitled to Enhanced, Full Salary Benefits, Connecticut Appellate Court Rules

"The plaintiff's claim is premised on a misinterpretation of the commissioner's original decision," the opinion said.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

March 30, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

New EPA Drinking Water Regulation Could Spark Litigation in Connecticut, Lawyers Say

"Local officials are going to realize that they have an obligation to ensure that their drinking systems are free of PFAS," Ian W. Sloss said. "And that they will likely turn to the manufacturers of those chemicals for reimbursement and damages related to the remediation efforts that they had to undertake."

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

March 29, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Attorneys at Levi & Korsinsky File Securities Class Action Against Stanley Black & Decker

"Plaintiff and other members of the Class purchased Stanley's stock in reliance on the integrity of the market price of that common stock, and Defendants manipulated the price of Stanley's common stock through their misconduct," the complaint said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

March 28, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Appeals Court, for First Time, Eyes Airbnb, Vrbo Rental Properties

"Interpreting those regulations to have permitted long-term rentals but not short-term rentals would lead to the unworkable result that, prior to the 2018 regulations, landowners had to somehow figure out where the dividing line was between long-term and short-term," the opinion said.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

March 27, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Carter Mario Attorneys Secure $3 Million Settlement in Workers' Comp Case

"As far as liability goes, it was difficult because our client had no recollection of what actually happened," Andrew Buchetto of Carter Mario said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

March 24, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Class Action Alleges '1 Year Supply' Diaper Genie Refills Were Falsely Advertised

"The deception is stark, and preys on new parents yearning to simplify their lives, believing that they are buying a product that will ensure they do not have to repeatedly run to the store to buy more diaper disposal bags," the complaint said.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

March 23, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

$12 Million Settlement: Meet the Lawyers Behind the Connecticut Litigation

The litigation involved Connecticut and the alleged negligence of the Department of Children and Families.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

March 22, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'In Everyone's Best Interest': Attorneys Reach $125K Settlement in Slip-and-Fall Suit

"The plaintiff would most likely take a moderate [to] substantial reduction with regards to comparative negligence," defense counsel said. "However, the nature and size of the condition likely would have worked against my client at trial. ... Double-edged sword sometimes."

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

March 21, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Court Divided: Connecticut Justices Clarify Meaning of Statute, as 2 Judges Dissent

"A narrower interpretation that requires a mutual understanding between an employer and employee would enable an employer to demand or request money from an employee, and discharge an employee who refused, so long as the employer did not explicitly inform the employee beforehand that he would be discharged for his refusal," the opinion said.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read