Emily Cousins

Emily Cousins

I'm a litigation reporter for Connecticut Law Tribune, covering litigation wins, verdict news, settlements, interesting cases, etc. Contact me with tips at [email protected].

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November 19, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Pike Fuels Agrees to Pay $2 Million Settlement to Resolve Alleged New Haven Environmental Violations

The alleged violations occurred at Pike Fuels' New Haven petroleum distribution facility, which were discovered during an investigation by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency in 2019.

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read

November 18, 2024 | Law.com

Not a Shield, but a Weapon? Blue Cross Accused of Antitrust Practices

The complaint was surfaced on Law.com Radar.

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2 minute read

November 15, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'They Should Have Tried to Negotiate': Jury Finds Against Insurer

"If they had offered us the $100,000 at any point, because we have uninsured motorist coverage to go after, we would have taken it," Anthony Masone of Carter Mario said. "They have to take cases like this seriously, but they undervalued the claims."

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3 minute read

November 14, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

No Kidding: The Onion Just Bought Alex Jones' Infowars at Auction

"Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction," Alex Jones' Connecticut trial attorney, Norm Pattis of Pattis & Paz, said. "I'll look forward to seeing where Mr. Jones surfaces next."

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3 minute read

November 13, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'This Wasn't Me': Justice for Lawyer Whose Identity Was Stolen?

"I have people call me up to scream at me, and they won't listen to me," attorney Frank C. White Jr. said. "It's a mess. But this is what criminals do. They don't care. ... They've injured other people using my name."

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3 minute read

November 12, 2024 | Law.com

Law Firm Accused of Barratry for Allegedly Soliciting Crash Victims

The plaintiffs allegedly received a call from Kanner & Pintaluga two days after the crash, offering representation and a minimum recovery of $10,000. The law firm did not respond to a request for comment.

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3 minute read

November 12, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Major Plaintiff Victories: Women's Health Care Gets Expensive in Court

“This is one of those cases that when it first comes in the door, you know it's going to go to trial,” attorney Sean K. McElligott said. “It's going to be a challenge, and those types of cases tend to go the distance."

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6 minute read

November 08, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Law Firms Join Abortion Legal Hotline

"After this election it is more important than ever that patients, medical providers, and the public know the law and their legal rights to access and to provide care that is legally protected in Connecticut," Jonathan Levine, a partner at Silver Golub & Teitell, said.

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read

November 06, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Who Just Became Judge in Connecticut? Election 2024 Results

Gov. Ned Lamont ordered special elections to occur during the general election on Tuesday after six probate judges announced their retirements. Here are the winners.

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5 minute read

November 05, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Progressive Hit With Class Action After Allegedly Unlawfully Denying Collision Coverage

"Progressive has implemented a systemic, predetermined refusal to offer optional automobile insurance coverages due to a so-called 'binding restriction' that runs counter to established Massachusetts law that limits the circumstances under which an insurer can refuse to offer optional coverages."

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read