Emily Cousins

May 08, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"It was clear on the imaging of the procedure that the tube was outside of the stomach, and it could have been corrected," Ernie Teitell said. "What was so egregious about that is contents entered into the body that caused her to have sepsis."

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

May 05, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"This is a role where lawyers can help," David Slossberg said. "We brought this as a class action because if any one of these injured persons wanted to do this on their own you know, how could you, how could they possibly do that and fight Stone Academy?"

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

May 04, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Counsel for the plaintiff, Meredith C. Braxton and Elizabeth I. Hook, said there was plenty of evidence to go before a jury.

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read

May 03, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"We at the Foundation are proud to have defended Sergeant Mercer's rights and secured him a settlement that vindicates his free association," National Right to Work Foundation President Mark Mix said in a statement.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

May 01, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The complaint alleged that a United Healthcare representative encouraged the plaintiffs not to file a lawsuit.

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read

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

3 minute read

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

4 minute read

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

4 minute read

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

2 minute read

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