February 27, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Traps for the Unwary in Post-Arbitration ProceedingsBecause awards are so hard to overturn, the losing party often has little recourse if the arbitrator's decision is irrational, nonsensical or just plain wrong.
By THOMAS O. FARRISH and DANIEL J. RACCUIA
16 minute read
October 17, 2006 | Law.com
For Manufacturers, Suits Over Lost Benefits Are a Growing ThreatIn an increasing number of class action suits, the plaintiffs claim to have suffered only economic harm, not physical injury. Such "lost-benefit" suits are especially threatening to defendant manufacturers because the claims are particularly susceptible to class aggregation. Attorneys James H. Rotondo and Thomas O. Farrish of Day, Berry & Howard discuss steps companies and defense counsel can take to prevent lost-benefit suits from occurring and to defend them successfully when they do arise.
By James H. Rotondo and Thomas O. Farrish
12 minute read