Emily Cousins

April 28, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"We have concerns with several aspects of the trial that we will be raising on appeal, and are looking forward to a fair appellate review of the case," defense counsel said.

By Emily Cousins

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April 27, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"I think all of tort law should be grounded in the principle that the plaintiff should not be receiving a windfall, and the court is allowing, in this case, a windfall," defense counsel David A. Haught said.

By Emily Cousins

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April 26, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"We disagree with this rationale because adopting the 'Vance' definition does not eradicate employer liability for conduct of nonsupervisory employees; rather, it requires an additional showing of negligence," the opinion said.

By Emily Cousins

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April 25, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"This is a tremendously tragic case that we believe could have been prevented with more active maintenance and attention by Heritage Village," Michael R. Kennedy of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, counsel for the plaintiffs, said.

By Emily Cousins

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April 24, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Being a lawyer is a profession, not a job, and holding a law license is a privilege, not a right," the decision said. "A lawyer must put their clients first, and above personal issues that impair their ability to represent their clients properly and ethically."

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

April 21, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The jury awarded $1.5 million to plaintiff Jomayra Rodriguez as the administrator of the baby's estate for wrongful death, and $5 million for medical malpractice.

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April 21, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"It gives the opportunity for a fair result, as opposed to a severely injured person taking whatever is offered because of the financial strain or an inability to get medical care," Peter Dreyer of Silver Golub & Teitell said.

By Emily Cousins

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April 20, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"While this reviewing committee is sympathetic to the pregnancy complications the respondent experienced in 2020, it does not excuse her lack of a response to the grievance panel counsel in this matter," the decision said.

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read

April 19, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Defendant disregarded the rights of plaintiff(s) and class members ... by intentionally, willfully, recklessly, or negligently failing to take adequate and reasonable measures to ensure its data systems were protected against unauthorized intrusions," the complaint said.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

April 18, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

One of the lawyers has a long disciplinary history.

By Emily Cousins

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