Emily Cousins

October 23, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"We do want to be part of the plaintiffs bar and help train other attorneys ... because we believe that the more good work that we do and that we help others do helps all of our clients and helps raise the bar," Andrew Ranks said. "Our 'Cruz' verdict has resulted in other great settlements for other attorneys. It's a rising tide for everybody."

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read

October 22, 2024 | Law.com

The case was filed against American General Life Insurance Co., Lincoln Benefit Life Co., Everlake Life Insurance Co. and Transamerica Life Insurance Co.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

October 21, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Because it had been so long since Mr. Balla got a surgical recommendation, we didn't think he was going to go through with it and have his surgery," defense counsel Michael Kenney of Freeman Mathis & Gary said. "The jury found it persuasive that the real reason he put it off is because he's a sole proprietor, an owner-operator trucker, and he was basically waiting until he just couldn't wait any longer to have the surgery."

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

October 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"If they didn't tender the policy quickly and allowed my demand to lapse, then it would have been very easy for us to secure a bad-faith claim," Isaias Diaz of Carter Mario said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

October 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In Probate District Region No. 22, Labriola, a Republican candidate, is seeking to replace Probate Judge Domenick N. Calabrese, who retired on Aug. 31.

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read

October 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Michael Dolan, a Democratic candidate for probate judge, looks likely to replace Judge Edward C. Burt Jr., who will retire March 14, 2025. Burt's term was set to end Jan. 5, 2027.

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read

October 17, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Gov. Ned Lamont announced on May 13 the special elections after six probate judges announced their retirements. The probate districts with elections are Region No. 22, Fairfield, Tolland-Mansfield, Hamden-Bethany, Middletown and Windham-Colchester.

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read

October 16, 2024 | Law.com

Major property and casualty insurance companies filed 26 lawsuits within a week—with 19 coming from Allstate.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

October 15, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Defendants assert that they know plaintiff's legal strategy well enough to assure the court that she has does not 'have any intention whatsoever' of suing them," the plaintiff stated in the memorandum. "As fervently as defendants may wish this were true, it is not, and wishful speculation is not a cognizable ground for a motion to strike or dismiss."

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

October 14, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"The truth is, with modern medicine, especially with cesarean sections, these injuries shouldn't be as frequent as they are," Sean McElligott of Silver Golub & Teitell said. "Lawyers should take these cases to hold doctors to a standard of preventing unnecessary and avoidable injury to the mother during labor and delivery."

By Emily Cousins

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