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August 23, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Judge Says New Insurance Ruling Will 'Open the Floodgates to Litigation'"The truth matters," Leonard Isaac, the plaintiff's attorney, said. "Our system is built on it. When parties do not answer truthfully and honestly, and they have no probable cause for the answer they're filing, they're going to be held accountable for that."
By Emily Cousins
5 minute read
August 22, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Expert Witness Vindicated: Prejudgment Remedy Upheld"I am thrilled the Connecticut Appellate Court upheld the use of a sociologist as an expert witness who could provide an academic basis for speech being interpreted as racist," Ken Krayeske of BBB Attorneys, the plaintiff's attorney, said.
By Emily Cousins
4 minute read
August 21, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
High Court Narrowly Interprets Savings Statute in 5-2 Decision"I would join the majority opinion but for one stubborn fact, which is that lawyers for the defendant, Mary Moritz, entered an appearance on her behalf in the original action on July 3, 2018, eleven days before the expiration of the statute of limitations," Justice Steven D. Ecker wrote.
By Emily Cousins
4 minute read
August 20, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Jury Awards $300K Verdict in Slip-and-Fall Case"With the consent of your client, I think you need to follow through," Alan J. Tyma said. "It's all about preparation and presentation. In this case, she was willing to let us go to bat for her, and we were pleased with the result."
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
August 19, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Alleged Metal in Children's Snacks Sparks Lawsuits Across StatesExposure to lead can affect children's health, the complaint stated, such as harming the brain and nervous system.
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
August 16, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Law Firm Brings Action Under Novel Police Accountability Act"Mike [Alexander-Garcia] was surrendering to the police when he was shot," BBB Attorneys' Peter Bowman claimed. "He pleaded for his life to the officer and yet Officer [Andrew] Teeter still chose to shoot him five times."
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
August 15, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Carter Mario Secures $300,000 Settlement Despite 'Slew of Prior Injuries'"The biggest challenge was proving that the accident made her back injuries worse," Melissa Brescia said. "We were able to get the prior imaging reports and had those reviewed with the post-ones. Her doctor was able to find that there were some changes to her spine afterwards, and he related those changes to the accident."
By Emily Cousins
2 minute read
August 14, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Lamont Asked to Nominate Woman of Color to State Supreme Court"It is a must that Gov. Lamont actually appoint somebody who can be historic in terms of the diversity that they add to the state Supreme Court," Alliance for Justice's Vasu Abhiraman said.
By Emily Cousins
4 minute read
August 13, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Plaintiff Seeks Sanctions Against WWE DoctorThe plaintiff filed a motion to strike, and claimed the doctor's bill of discovery was "a desperate and brazen attempt to silence a former patient investigating wrongdoing to her medical care."
By Emily Cousins
4 minute read
August 12, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Sara O'Brien Rises to Connecticut Bar Leadership Role"Being younger in the profession, it's nice to have people you're comfortable with to call for referrals or for unique questions in a different practice area," Sara O'Brien said.
By Emily Cousins
2 minute read
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