Connecticut Case Commentaries

Reckless Disregard and Municipal Immunity: Insights from Williams v. Housing Authority of Bridgeport

Date: Dec 27, 2017

Reckless Disregard and Municipal Immunity: Insights from Williams v. Housing Authority of Bridgeport Introduction The landmark case of Twila Williams, Administratrix (Estate of Tiana N.A. Black), et...

Business Pursuits Exclusion Clarified in Nationwide Mutual v. Pasiak

Date: Dec 20, 2017

Business Pursuits Exclusion Clarified in Nationwide Mutual v. Pasiak Introduction Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company et al. v. Jeffrey S. Pasiak et al., 327 Conn. 225 (2017), represents a pivotal...

Limitation of the Firefighter's Rule to Premises Liability: Justin Lund v. Milford Hospital, Inc.

Date: Sep 27, 2017

Limitation of the Firefighter's Rule to Premises Liability: Justin Lund v. Milford Hospital, Inc. Introduction Justin Lund v. Milford Hospital, Inc., 326 Conn. 846 (2017), is a pivotal case in...

Substantial Destruction in Inverse Condemnation: Barton v. City of Norwalk

Date: Jul 5, 2017

Substantial Destruction in Inverse Condemnation: Barton v. City of Norwalk Introduction The case of Robert Barton v. City of Norwalk (326 Conn. 139, 2017) presents a pivotal examination of inverse...

Enforcement of Automatic Orders in Marital Dissolution Without Contempt Findings: O'Brien v. O'brien as a New Precedent

Date: Jun 28, 2017

Enforcement of Automatic Orders in Marital Dissolution Without Contempt Findings: O'Brien v. O'brien Establishes New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case Michael J. O'Brien v. Kathleen E....

Interpreting Nolle Prosequi Agreements: Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes Principles for Global Dispositions

Date: Jun 14, 2017

Interpreting Nolle Prosequi Agreements: Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes Principles for Global Dispositions Introduction In the landmark case of State of Connecticut v. Craig Kallberg (326 Conn....

State of Connecticut v. Jon Swebilius: Clarifying Burden-Shifting in Statute of Limitations for Arrest Warrant Execution

Date: May 31, 2017

State of Connecticut v. Jon Swebilius: Clarifying Burden-Shifting in Statute of Limitations for Arrest Warrant Execution Introduction In the landmark case State of Connecticut v. Jon Swebilius, the...

Limits on Claims of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel When Defendant Refuses Mitigating Evidence: STATE v. BRETON

Date: May 24, 2017

Limits on Claims of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel When Defendant Refuses Mitigating Evidence: STATE v. BRETON Introduction STATE v. BRETON, 325 Conn. 640 (2017), is a pivotal case in Connecticut...

Equitable Nonforfeiture in Tenant Eviction Cases: Presidential Village, LLC v. Melissa Phillips ET AL.

Date: May 10, 2017

Equitable Nonforfeiture in Tenant Eviction Cases: Presidential Village, LLC v. Melissa Phillips ET AL. Introduction Presidential Village, LLC v. Melissa Phillips ET AL. is a significant case...

Broadening the Scope of the Relation Back Doctrine in Medical Malpractice: Briere v. Greater Hartford Orthopedic Group

Date: Apr 12, 2017

Broadening the Scope of the Relation Back Doctrine in Medical Malpractice: Briere v. Greater Hartford Orthopedic Group Introduction In the landmark case of Briere v. Greater Hartford Orthopedic...

Rape Shield Statute and Evidentiary Limits in Sexual Assault Cases: Insights from State v. Lester

Date: Jan 18, 2017

Rape Shield Statute and Evidentiary Limits in Sexual Assault Cases: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Edward Lester Introduction State of Connecticut v. Edward Lester, 324 Conn. 519 (2017), is a...

Affirmation of the Kitchens Waiver Rule: Implications in State v. Bellamy

Date: Oct 26, 2016

Affirmation of the Kitchens Waiver Rule: Implications in State v. Bellamy Introduction In the landmark case of State of Connecticut v. Brandon Montrell Bellamy, 323 Conn. 400 (2016), the Supreme...

Affirmation of Application of General Statutes §46b–66(c) to Arbitration Clauses in Prenuptial Agreements

Date: Sep 7, 2016

Affirmation of Application of General Statutes §46b–66(c) to Arbitration Clauses in Prenuptial Agreements Introduction The case of Joan LaFrance v. Dean W. Lodmell (322 Conn. 828, 2016) adjudicated...

Clarifying 'Paid Compensation Benefits' for Principal Employer Immunity under GS §31–291: Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling

Date: Aug 3, 2016

Clarifying 'Paid Compensation Benefits' for Principal Employer Immunity under GS §31–291: Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling Introduction The Supreme Court of Connecticut, in the case of Elvira R....

Regulatory Authority Affirmed for DNA Sampling of Incarcerated Felons: State v. Mark Banks

Date: Jul 6, 2016

Regulatory Authority Affirmed for DNA Sampling of Incarcerated Felons: State v. Mark Banks Introduction State of Connecticut v. Mark Banks (321 Conn. 821), decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut...

Social Media as Public Forum Without Expert Testimony: Comprehensive Analysis of State v. Buhl

Date: Jun 22, 2016

Social Media as Public Forum Without Expert Testimony: Comprehensive Analysis of State v. Buhl Introduction Case: STATE of Connecticut v. Teri A. BUHL Court: Supreme Court of Connecticut Date: June...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness: Requiring Courts to Allow Bond Filing Before Dismissing Self-Represented Plaintiffs under CT General Statutes §52–185

Date: May 4, 2016

Ensuring Procedural Fairness: Requiring Courts to Allow Bond Filing Before Dismissing Self-Represented Plaintiffs under CT General Statutes §52–185 Introduction The case of James T. Costello et al....

Standards for Juror Misconduct Claims and Due Process in Delayed Inquiries: Insights from STATE of Connecticut v. Ruben Roman

Date: Feb 10, 2016

Standards for Juror Misconduct Claims and Due Process in Delayed Inquiries: Insights from STATE of Connecticut v. Ruben Roman Introduction The case of STATE of Connecticut v. Ruben Roman, adjudicated...

Res Judicata and Privity in Prescriptive Easement Claims: Celia W. Wheeler v. Beachcroft, LLC

Date: Jan 13, 2016

Res Judicata and Privity in Prescriptive Easement Claims: Celia W. Wheeler v. Beachcroft, LLC Introduction Celia W. Wheeler et al. v. Beachcroft, LLC, et al. is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

New Precedent on First Amendment Limitations in Defamation and Emotional Distress Claims

Date: Nov 4, 2015

New Precedent on First Amendment Limitations in Defamation and Emotional Distress Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Madeleine Gleason et al. v. Janice Smolinski et al. (319 Conn. 394),...