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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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October 14, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Police Report Showed Plaintiff Was Speeding, But Personal Injury Lawyer Persisted to Settlement

Plaintiffs counsel Cara Cavallari secured a $91,000 settlement for her client despite police giving that client three infractions and saying he was speeding at the time of the accident.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

October 13, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Supreme Court Nixes Medical Malpractice Suit Hinged on Statute of Limitations

The Connecticut Supreme Court has affirmed two lower court rulings that said a prisoner medical malpractice lawsuit against the state Department of Correction couldn't move forward because the statute of limitations has passed.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

October 13, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Prior Injuries? No Problem. Milford Lawyer Secures $225K Settlement, Despite Client's 4 Accidents

"My tips for other personal injury attorneys is a simple one: Don't shy away from prior accidents," the plaintiff's counsel said.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

October 12, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

14 Connecticut Attorneys Disciplined

The new report shows the Statewide Grievance Committee disciplined 14 attorneys in March and September.

By Robert Storace

6 minute read

October 09, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Justice Department Sues Yale Over Race-Based Admissions Policy

The federal government filed suit in federal court in Connecticut alleging Ivy League Yale University discriminates in its undergraduate admissions policy. But Yale vowed not to change a thing.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

October 09, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Supreme Court Upholds Class Certification for Servers Suing Chip's Restaurants Over Wages

Attorneys say it's the first time the state Supreme Court has granted class certification to a group of restaurant servers in a wage-law case.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

October 08, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

States Reach $5M Settlement With CHS/Community Health Systems Over Data Breach

In Connecticut, 4,746 residents were impacted, 45,000 in New Jersey, and 430,000 in Florida.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

October 08, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Strippers Win Back Wages After Club Misclassified Them as Independent Contractors

A Connecticut Superior Court judge has upheld a $200,000 arbitration award for attorney fees and back wages for several exotic dancers.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

October 07, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Melanie Dykas at the Capitol: The Big Law Alum Will Push 3 Priorities for the Chief State's Attorney

The chief state's attorney's office recently tapped Melanie Dykas to lead its lobbying efforts at the state Legislature. Dykas outlined her top legislative priorities.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

October 07, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Bar Exam Candidates Say This Year's Test Was Especially Grueling: 'I Was Miserable'

Two University of Connecticut School of Law graduates discussed their taking this week's Connecticut bar exam and the anxious times leading up to the online exam.

By Robert Storace

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