Connecticut Case Commentaries

Connecticut Supreme Court Limits UM/UIM Coverage for PTSD and Rejects Deduction of Dram Shop Settlements

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Connecticut Supreme Court Limits UM/UIM Coverage for PTSD and Rejects Deduction of Dram Shop Settlements Introduction The case of Scott Menard and Darren Connolly v. State of Connecticut presents...

Defining 'Advertisement' in Free Speech Protections: Insights from Cerame v. Lamont

Date: Apr 12, 2023

Defining 'Advertisement' in Free Speech Protections: Insights from Cerame v. Lamont Introduction The case of Mario Cerame v. Edward Lamont, Jr., et al. (346 Conn. 422) addresses a pivotal issue...

Establishing the 'Direct Physical Loss' Threshold: Connecticut Supreme Court Affirms COVID-19 Insurance Coverage Exclusion

Date: Jan 28, 2023

Establishing the 'Direct Physical Loss' Threshold: Connecticut Supreme Court Affirms COVID-19 Insurance Coverage Exclusion Introduction In the landmark case of Hartford Fire Insurance Company v....

Defining 'Direct Physical Loss' in Insurance: Connecticut Supreme Court's Landmark Decision on COVID-19 Business Interruptions

Date: Jan 28, 2023

Defining 'Direct Physical Loss' in Insurance: Connecticut Supreme Court's Landmark Decision on COVID-19 Business Interruptions Introduction In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the...

Reaffirmation of Due Diligence Requirement for Arrest Warrant Execution to Satisfy Statute of Limitations: State v. Freeman

Date: Aug 31, 2022

Reaffirmation of Due Diligence Requirement for Arrest Warrant Execution to Satisfy Statute of Limitations State of Connecticut v. Terry Freeman (344 Conn. 503) Introduction The case of State of...

Connecticut Supreme Court Affirms State Commission’s Authority to Award Emotional Distress and Attorney’s Fees for Title VII Violations under §46a-58(a)

Date: Apr 27, 2022

Connecticut Supreme Court Affirms State Commission’s Authority to Award Emotional Distress and Attorney’s Fees for Title VII Violations under §46a-58(a) Introduction The case of Connecticut Judicial...

Procedural Default Applies to Competency Claims Under Connecticut Habeas Corpus Law

Date: Apr 20, 2022

Procedural Default Applies to Competency Claims Under Connecticut Habeas Corpus Law Introduction WILLIE A. SAUNDERS v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Connecticut Supreme Court Refines Standards for Expert Testimony in Libel Per Se Cases

Date: Apr 13, 2022

Connecticut Supreme Court Refines Standards for Expert Testimony in Libel Per Se Cases Introduction The case of Rakshitt Chugh v. Aashish Kalra et al. (342 Conn. 815) addressed pivotal issues...

Nolo Contendere Pleas and Insurance Exclusions: Connecticut Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling in Allstate Ins. Co. v. Donte Tenn et al.

Date: Feb 24, 2022

Nolo Contendere Pleas and Insurance Exclusions: Connecticut Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling in Allstate Ins. Co. v. Donte Tenn et al. Introduction In the case of Allstate Insurance Company v. Donte...

Supreme Court of Connecticut Upholds Mandatory License Revocation for Mortgage Lenders Failing to Maintain Surety Bonds

Date: Feb 17, 2022

Supreme Court of Connecticut Upholds Mandatory License Revocation for Mortgage Lenders Failing to Maintain Surety Bonds Introduction The case of 1st Alliance Lending, LLC v. Department of Banking et...

Establishing Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel When Trial Attorney is Unavailable

Date: Nov 6, 2021

Establishing Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel When Trial Attorney is Unavailable Introduction In the case of Bryan Jordan v. Commissioner of Correction, the Supreme Court of...

Revisiting Colorable Claims: Supreme Court of Connecticut Clarifies Jurisdiction under Practice Book §43-22

Date: Oct 22, 2021

Revisiting Colorable Claims: Supreme Court of Connecticut Clarifies Jurisdiction under Practice Book §43-22 Introduction The case of State of Connecticut v. Jeffrey K. Ward (341 Conn. 142) presents a...

Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines for Statute of Limitations and Arrest Warrant Execution in Possession of Child Pornography Case

Date: Oct 2, 2021

Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines for Statute of Limitations and Arrest Warrant Execution in Possession of Child Pornography Case Introduction In the landmark case of STATE OF...

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Personal Jurisdiction: Insights from Meribear Productions v. Frank

Date: Sep 23, 2021

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Personal Jurisdiction: Insights from Meribear Productions, Inc. v. Frank Introduction Meribear Productions, Inc. v. Joan E. Frank et al. is a landmark case...

Vacating Appellate Judgments Due to Mootness: Thornton v. Jacobs

Date: Jul 3, 2021

Vacating Appellate Judgments Due to Mootness: Thornton v. Jacobs Introduction The case of John L. Thornton et al. v. Bradley Jacobs et al. (339 Conn. 495) decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut...

Enhancing the Right to Present a Defense: State of Connecticut v. Mark T.

Date: Jun 8, 2021

Enhancing the Right to Present a Defense: State of Connecticut v. Mark T. Introduction In the case of State of Connecticut v. Mark T. (339 Conn. 225), the Supreme Court of Connecticut addressed...

Commencement of Appeal Period in Administrative Reconsiderations: Markley v. State Elections Enforcement Commission

Date: May 21, 2021

Commencement of Appeal Period in Administrative Reconsiderations: Markley v. State Elections Enforcement Commission Introduction In the landmark case of Joe Markley et al. v. State Elections...

Connecticut Supreme Court Upholds Governor's Broad Emergency Powers under §28-9 During COVID-19 Pandemic

Date: Mar 30, 2021

Connecticut Supreme Court Upholds Governor's Broad Emergency Powers under §28-9 During COVID-19 Pandemic Introduction In the landmark case Kristine Casey et al. v. Governor Ned Lamont (338 Conn....

Kent Literary Club v. Wesleyan University: Establishing Boundaries in Contractual and Trade Practices

Date: Mar 6, 2021

Kent Literary Club v. Wesleyan University: Establishing Boundaries in Contractual and Trade Practices Introduction The case of Kent Literary Club of Wesleyan University at Middletown et al. v....

Affirmation of Dismissal in Burton v. Department of Environmental Protection: Implications for CEPA Claims and Administrative Proceedings

Date: Jan 22, 2021

Affirmation of Dismissal in Burton v. Department of Environmental Protection: Implications for CEPA Claims and Administrative Proceedings Introduction Burton v. Department of Environmental...