Emily Cousins

October 17, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"It's going to mean freedom, independence for him, mobility," Andrew Garza, counsel for the plaintiffs, said. "He hasn't driven a car since that day that he drove to work in 2017 because they couldn't afford a vehicle that was modified so that he could drive. It means that simple things that we all take for granted like being able to get up, go to the grocery store; he can do that now without having to rely on somebody else. I know that independence means the world to him."

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read

October 14, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"The best outcome for [plaintiffs] might be coming to a global resolution now, rather than letting it drag on," said bankruptcy attorney Nicholas Koffroth, who remarked that the talk-show host has many opportunities to cause delay.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

October 12, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The families of Sandy Hook victims and a first responder secured compensatory damages totaling $965 million. Jurors also opened the door to punitive damages against the conspiracy theorist.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

October 12, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"The amount of gun violence and other weapon violence has taken a toll on many of these communities, including our community," attorney Harold Rosnick said. "That's a key part of the program. Anger management, control, discipline, self-confidence are all issues that we're looking to address."

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

October 11, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"You can't hold back what happened, but I think that it's very easy to cross boundaries and get mad and not allow the jury to come to their own conclusions," Antonio Ponvert III, lead counsel for the plaintiff, said.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

October 10, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"The biggest hurdle was the issue of causation," said the plaintiff's attorney, Blake Driscolli, whose client's case involved the second of two car accidents.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

October 07, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The plaintiffs' lawyers asked the jury to award $8.2 billion in compensatory damages—$550 million for each of the 15 plaintiffs—for their defamation claims.

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read

October 05, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"I think what made a difference in this case is she is a very likable person," attorney Alexander Sarris said. "She did very well in her deposition. That's satisfying for me to see somebody who's a genuinely nice person get a good result in a case."

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read

October 05, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A prior appearance by Jones in the witness chair quickly became chaotic, descending into a shouting match.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

September 30, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'We will not allow weapons of war back into our schools, our houses of worship, our grocery stores, and our communities,' Attorney General Tong said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read