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Manatt Hires 2 Boston Trial Lawyers, Eyeing Growth in 'New Economy' Sectors

Joan Lukey, a two-time Massachusetts Special Assistant Attorney General, and Martin Murphy, who represented Felicity Huffman in the "Varsity Blues" college admissions case, have joined the firm as partners.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Jury Awards $8.5M in Wrongful-Death Suit—Read the Plaintiff Strategy

"We have concerns with several aspects of the trial that we will be raising on appeal, and are looking forward to a fair appellate review of the case," defense counsel said.
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Are PTSD Damages Recoverable in an Underinsured Motorist Claim? Courts Weigh In

"I think all of tort law should be grounded in the principle that the plaintiff should not be receiving a windfall, and the court is allowing, in this case, a windfall," defense counsel David A. Haught said.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Appellate Court Won't Expand 'Supervisor' Definition in Employment Case

"We disagree with this rationale because adopting the 'Vance' definition does not eradicate employer liability for conduct of nonsupervisory employees; rather, it requires an additional showing of negligence," the opinion said.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Kennedy Johnson Schwab & Roberge File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Heritage Village

"This is a tremendously tragic case that we believe could have been prevented with more active maintenance and attention by Heritage Village," Michael R. Kennedy of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, counsel for the plaintiffs, said.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

$6.5M for Emotional Damages: Jurors Find Against Yale After Baby's Death

The jury awarded $1.5 million to plaintiff Jomayra Rodriguez as the administrator of the baby's estate for wrongful death, and $5 million for medical malpractice.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

9 Attorneys Disciplined in Connecticut

"While this reviewing committee is sympathetic to the pregnancy complications the respondent experienced in 2020, it does not excuse her lack of a response to the grievance panel counsel in this matter," the decision said.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Scott + Scott Files Data Breach Class Action Against Merritt Healthcare Holdings

"Defendant disregarded the rights of plaintiff(s) and class members ... by intentionally, willfully, recklessly, or negligently failing to take adequate and reasonable measures to ensure its data systems were protected against unauthorized intrusions," the complaint said.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

3 Attorneys Disciplined: Disbarment, Presentment, Continuing Legal Education

One of the lawyers has a long disciplinary history.
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Supreme Court Gives Sole Remedy for Injuries on Defective Road

"The plaintiff does not get a choice of remedy," Thomas R. Gerarde of Howd & Ludorf, counsel for the defendant, said.
3 minute read

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