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Insurance Company Pushes Back Against Stipulated Judgment—Sues Both Parties

Union Insurance argues that the underlying lawsuit does not "trigger" coverage because the lawsuit does not allege "'property damages' caused by an accident" or "personal and advertising injury."
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Law.com

Unsettled Law in Massachusetts: Can an Insurer Recoup Defense Costs Provided to an Insured?

"Similarly concluding that an insurer's refusal to defend while admitting that it has the duty to do so makes out G. L. cc. 93A and 176D claims, we vacate so much of the judgment as dismissed the unfair business practices claims," Associate Justice Joseph M. Ditkoff wrote for the panel.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

'I Don't Want to Hear This Right Now': Court Rules Against Commission That Silenced Citizen

"The commission unanimously voted to close the hearing before [attorney Laurel] Fedor had the opportunity to respond to the commission's position that the application was incomplete or to present evidence in support of her position," the decision said.
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Law.com

State High Court Instructs PCR Court to 'Analyze Counsel's Strategy' in Failing to Assert Client's Speedy Trial Rights

"Because the PCR court utilized a faulty analysis to conclude there was no merit to the speedy trial claim, it did not analyze counsel's strategy in failing to assert Winchester's right to a speedy trial at any stage of the proceedings," Associate Justice Catherine R. Connors wrote on behalf of the unanimous court.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Defending Cigna: These Law Firms Hope to Help Insurer Beat Back ERISA Class Action

Aubrey Srednicki, the named plaintiff, alleged Cigna violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 due to a "fraudulent scheme" to overcharge consumers for medical services.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Appellate Court Weighs In on Employee Benefits After Promotion

"We disagree with the commissioner's determination that the plaintiff 'began employment' with the Bridgeport Police Department when he became the chief of police in 2010," the decision said. "Accordingly, we conclude that the board erred in affirming the commissioner's decision that the plaintiff was not eligible for benefits pursuant to § 7-433c."
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Law.com

State High Court: No Injunction for Boston Mayor's COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Fire, Police Employees

"Given the unique circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and its threat to the health and safety of the public, the decision to remove the testing alternative in the defendants' COVID-19 policy constituted a nondelegable policy decision," the Massachusetts high court wrote.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

A Child Collapsed at Recess—Adults Thought It Was a Game, Wrongful Death Lawsuit Claims

"The parents of [the child] are seeking closure for themselves and raise awareness so other families don't have to suffer as they have," attorney Joaquin L. Madry said.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

10 Years Later, This High Court Fight Over Real Estate Commissions Is Far From Over

Daniel E. Casagrande, counsel for the plaintiffs and partner at Cramer & Anderson, said it has been a long road.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

'That's All You People Ever Do': Home Depot Faces Civil Rights Lawsuit

The plaintiff is seeking compensatory and punitive damages against Home Depot allegedly "for its conduct, which evidences a willful, wanton and reckless disregard."
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