Robert Storace

Robert Storace

Robert Storace covers legal trends, lawsuits and analysis for the Connecticut Law Tribune. Follow him on Twitter @RobertSCTLaw or reach him at 203-437-5950.

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June 30, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Judge Awards $37.6 Million in Med Mal Case Against University of Connecticut Health Center

A Superior Court judge has awarded a Bristol family—who had a twin die at birth and another come down with lifelong medical issues—$37.6 million.

By Robert Storace

5 minute read

June 29, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Appellate Court Issues Mixed Ruling in Rare Dual MedMal, Products Liability Case

The Connecticut Appellate Court has upheld a jury's verdict in finding the maker of The Miracle Lamp in the products liability portion of a products liability/medical malpractice claim liable for a woman's injuries. The Miracle Lamp burned a woman who was undergoing acupuncture treatment.

By Robert Storace

5 minute read

June 29, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Evidence of Lower Pay for Female Employees Sways Jury Award Against Software Company

The plaintiffs "found the letter on a scanned document drive that was available to everyone. They realized he was making more money that they were," attorney Deborah McKenna said.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

June 28, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Republican Darling in a Blue State: Meet Murtha Cullina Appellate Lawyer Proloy Das

Das said the most pressing legal issue facing the state GOP is "the perils of one-party rule."

By Robert Storace

8 minute read

June 25, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

New Connecticut Bar Association President Thomas Looks to Increase Attorney Pro Bono Representation

Attorney Cecil Thomas, who will take the helm as president of the Connecticut Bar Association on July 1, discussed increasing membership, diversity and the importance of pro bono work.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

June 25, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Bringing a Gun to Work': Premises Liability Attorneys Weigh In After Shooting at Connecticut Law Firm

"As far as premises liability issues, they'd have to have some knowledge that the individual was a danger to people," said attorney Susan Miller, a partner with O'Connor, Attmore & Morris in Hartford.

By Robert Storace

5 minute read

June 24, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

New Suit Against Boarding School Is Latest Alleging Teacher Sexually Assaulted Student

A former Cheshire Academy student is the latest to sue a private boarding school over alleged sexual assault.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

June 24, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'He Had a Gift': Connecticut Attorney Hubert Santos Has Died

Connecticut's legal community is mourning the loss of a beloved and respected criminal defense attorney.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

June 22, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

How New Haven Employment Attorney Nina Pirrotti Helped Clients Navigate Emerging Labor Issues

"While it's impossible to determine with certainty how litigation will play out here, I suspect that in many industries employers will be loath to tee up litigation by terminating employees who are not vaccinated," Pirrotti said.

By Robert Storace

7 minute read

June 21, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Plaintiff Counsel Jessica Ayala Seals Deal for Arbitration Award That Quadrupled Original Offer

Three attorneys from Carter Mario Law Firm in North Haven helped clinch the award for the victim of a car crash.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read


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