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Connecticut Law Tribune

Gov. Lamont Nominates Raheem L. Mullins to Be Chief Justice

"[Justice Mullins] understands the impact that the court system has on the lives of the people who live in our state and the need for it to function efficiently, evenhandedly, and equitably," Gov. Ned Lamont said.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Reaches $1.7M Settlement With Dentists

"Paying kickbacks for patient recruitment is illegal. Dentists and dental practices participating in Connecticut's public health care programs are responsible for knowing the law," Attorney General William Tong said. "This is the second settlement arising from ongoing joint investigations, and we will continue to work closely with our state and federal partners to aggressively protect the integrity of our public health care programs."
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Connecticut Law Tribune

$2M in Punitive Damages Upheld: Court Finds 11:1 Ratio Acceptable

However, the panel found that "the high degree of reprehensibility of Cromwell's conduct supports a significant award of punitive damages. And the fact that Cromwell's discrimination inflicted non-economic harms that may not be easily quantifiable likewise suggests that even a relatively high ratio of punitive to compensatory damages can survive constitutional scrutiny in this case."
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Connecticut Law Tribune

COVID, Christmas and the Knights of Columbus: Town Sued for Denying Permit

"It seemed a continuation of the town of Fairfield's past aggression towards the Christmas vigil," Joseph Sargent said. "Instead of recognizing that they were in the wrong and violated our First Amendment and free exercise rights, they tried to justify the conduct. I think the whole episode, going back four years, shows a complete lack of self-awareness by the [defendant]."
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Connecticut Law Tribune

LoveSac Executives Hit With 3 Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits

"However, in reality, LoveSac's financial function was plagued by problems, which weakened the company's internal controls and made LoveSac's financial statements extremely vulnerable to inaccuracies," the complaint said.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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."
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Alleged Metal in Children's Snacks Sparks Lawsuits Across States

Exposure to lead can affect children's health, the complaint stated, such as harming the brain and nervous system.
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