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Connecticut Law Tribune

How a New Haven Lawyer Overcame 2 Obstacles in Landlord-Tenant Litigation

New Haven attorney Rosalie Louis helped secure a $240,000 settlement for her client, who fell on a puddle of water in her apartment complex.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Curb's Edge Not a Dangerous Condition, Defense Argued

On Sept. 9, 2017, plaintiff Ruth Snodgrass, 76, tripped and fell on a curb of a sidewalk at the South Hills Village mall in Bethel Park. Snodgrass claimed knee injuries.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Permanent Wrist Injury From Slip, Fall at Wedding Reception

On Oct. 20, 2017, plaintiff Sally Ann Locicero, 57, slipped and fell at a wedding reception at Vie in Philadelphia. Locicero suffered a wrist fracture.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Defense Bar Weighs In Against Allowing Gang Act Claims in Premises Liability Suits

An amicus brief filed by the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association warns against allowing Gang Act claims—which can result in treble damages—in negligent security suits against landlords.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Discovery Tool Helps New Haven Lawyer Land Settlement in Premises Liability Suit

New Haven attorney Edward McManus says the strategy "puts the defense on the spot right away."
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Bar Failed to Deal With Unruly Patron, Lawsuit Claims

A patron who was punched needed surgery for a leg fracture.
1 minute read

Daily Report Online

Appeals Court Slams Door on Suit by Shopper Who Slammed Into Lenox Mall Door

The appeals court said the woman had already been through the same revolving door twice and thus could not claim she was unaware of its use on her third, ill-fated entry.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Plaintiff Lawyer Clinches $590K Settlement for State DOT Driver Injured on Highway

Plaintiff counsel was able to secure $590,000 for client William Julian Jr.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Is It Still a Trip-and-Fall If There's No Fall? How a PI Lawyer Overcame 3 Hurdles

Bridgeport attorney Mark Arons helped client Angel Vallejo secure a $650,000 settlement, after the plaintiff's leg got stuck in a pothole.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Step on a Crack: City Says Woman Should Have Avoided Sidewalk Crack

A jury finds no liability against Delray Beach in a pedestrian's sidewalk fall.
1 minute read

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