Emily Cousins

August 28, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

However, the panel found that "the high degree of reprehensibility of Cromwell's conduct supports a significant award of punitive damages. And the fact that Cromwell's discrimination inflicted non-economic harms that may not be easily quantifiable likewise suggests that even a relatively high ratio of punitive to compensatory damages can survive constitutional scrutiny in this case."

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

August 27, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"It seemed a continuation of the town of Fairfield's past aggression towards the Christmas vigil," Joseph Sargent said. "Instead of recognizing that they were in the wrong and violated our First Amendment and free exercise rights, they tried to justify the conduct. I think the whole episode, going back four years, shows a complete lack of self-awareness by the [defendant]."

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

August 26, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"However, in reality, LoveSac's financial function was plagued by problems, which weakened the company's internal controls and made LoveSac's financial statements extremely vulnerable to inaccuracies," the complaint said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

August 23, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"The truth matters," Leonard Isaac, the plaintiff's attorney, said. "Our system is built on it. When parties do not answer truthfully and honestly, and they have no probable cause for the answer they're filing, they're going to be held accountable for that."

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read

August 22, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"I am thrilled the Connecticut Appellate Court upheld the use of a sociologist as an expert witness who could provide an academic basis for speech being interpreted as racist," Ken Krayeske of BBB Attorneys, the plaintiff's attorney, said.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

August 21, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"I would join the majority opinion but for one stubborn fact, which is that lawyers for the defendant, Mary Moritz, entered an appearance on her behalf in the original action on July 3, 2018, eleven days before the expiration of the statute of limitations," Justice Steven D. Ecker wrote.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

August 20, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"With the consent of your client, I think you need to follow through," Alan J. Tyma said. "It's all about preparation and presentation. In this case, she was willing to let us go to bat for her, and we were pleased with the result."

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

August 19, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Exposure to lead can affect children's health, the complaint stated, such as harming the brain and nervous system.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

August 16, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Mike [Alexander-Garcia] was surrendering to the police when he was shot," BBB Attorneys' Peter Bowman claimed. "He pleaded for his life to the officer and yet Officer [Andrew] Teeter still chose to shoot him five times."

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

August 15, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"The biggest challenge was proving that the accident made her back injuries worse," Melissa Brescia said. "We were able to get the prior imaging reports and had those reviewed with the post-ones. Her doctor was able to find that there were some changes to her spine afterwards, and he related those changes to the accident."

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read