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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April 01, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Disability Rights Group Sues Connecticut Over COVID-19 Vaccine Priority

A statewide disability advocacy group claims the state is not properly prioritizing who should get the COVID-19 vaccine. The group, Disability Rights Connecticut, has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

April 01, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Merck Sued Over HPV Vaccine

Drugmaker Merck has been sued in federal court in Connecticut after a teenage girl developed side effects from an HPV vaccine.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

March 31, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

From 'DWI Dude' to Felon: The Derailment of James Balagia's Law Career

"Because he is a lawyer, the chances are the judge will be more severe," ethics expert Michael Ambrosio commented.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

March 31, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'All of the Clients Are Theirs': What Lawyers Can Learn From Cicchiello & Cicchiello Feud

"I see no problem with an attorney using information from a firm's database to make contact with clients he regularly works with," said one employment lawyer. "There are people out there who disagree with that violently."

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

March 30, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Remembers Family Law Judge Frederica Brenneman, the Inspiration for 'Judging Amy'

The trailblazing Harvard Law graduate died at the age of 94.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

March 29, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Plaintiff Counsel Gets $150,000 Settlement for Client Who Didn't Want to Go to Trial

Plaintiffs counsel John Montalbano helped clinch a $150,000 settlement for a 9-year-old girl who was burned at a school.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

March 29, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Quinnipiac Must Face Some COVID-19 Claims Tied to Remote Education, Judge Rules

The judge said the bulk of the student's lawsuit can continue, while tossing claims brought by their parents.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

March 29, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Precedential Ruling Makes Subcontractors Liable for Homeowners' Damage

The ruling means anyone not directly hired by the homeowner for work can still be liable for damages.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

March 26, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Civil Rights Attorney Waiting for Reinstatement Hearing Claims She's Being Discriminated Against

Josephine Smalls Miller, who was eligible for reinstatement to the bar in December 2019 after serving a one-year suspension, is still waiting for a reinstatement hearing.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

March 25, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'It's Personal': Connecticut AG Vows to Continue Litigation Against Purdue Pharma

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said he plans on continuing to litigate against Purdue Pharma even though the company is in bankruptcy court.

By Robert Storace

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