Connecticut Case Commentaries

Mandatory Similar Health Care Provider Opinion Letters in Connecticut Medical Malpractice Actions

Date: Jan 6, 2011

Mandatory Similar Health Care Provider Opinion Letters in Connecticut Medical Malpractice Actions Introduction In the case of Richard Bennett, Jr., Administrator (Estate of Richard Bennett, Sr.) v....

Waiver of Jury Instruction Errors in STATE v. MUNGROO: Establishing New Precedents

Date: Jan 6, 2011

Waiver of Jury Instruction Errors in STATE v. MUNGROO: Establishing New Precedents Introduction The case of State of Connecticut v. Nazra Mungroo, decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on...

Restrictive Application of Accidental Failure of Suit in Medical Malpractice: Plante v. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Date: Jan 6, 2011

Restrictive Application of Accidental Failure of Suit in Medical Malpractice: Plante v. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Introduction The case William Plante, Sr., Administrator (Estate of Joanne...

Waiver of Trial Errors in Jury Instructions: New Precedent in State v. Kitchens

Date: Jan 6, 2011

Waiver of Trial Errors in Jury Instructions: New Precedent in State of Connecticut v. Marvin Kitchens Introduction State of Connecticut v. Marvin Kitchens is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court...

Implied Waiver of Instructional Error Claims in Jury Instructions: An Analysis of STATE v. AKANDE

Date: Jan 6, 2011

Implied Waiver of Instructional Error Claims in Jury Instructions: An Analysis of State of Connecticut v. Jason Shola Akande (299 Conn. 551) Introduction In State of Connecticut v. Jason Shola Akande...

Mandatory Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Affirmed in Fair v. Defendants

Date: Dec 15, 2010

Mandatory Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Affirmed in Fair v. Defendants Introduction In Fair v. Defendants (Civil Action No.: 9:09-cv-03118-RBH), decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on...

Judicial Immunity and ADA Accommodations: Insights from Green v. State of North Carolina

Date: Sep 22, 2010

Judicial Immunity and ADA Accommodations: Insights from Green v. State of North Carolina Introduction In the landmark case of Georgia Arnette Green v. State of North Carolina, Lenoir County, and...

Forfeiture of Physician-Patient Privilege in Dependency Proceedings: Affirmation of Medical Record Admission

Date: Sep 1, 2010

Forfeiture of Physician-Patient Privilege in Dependency Proceedings: Affirmation of Medical Record Admission Introduction The case of In re R.R., a Person Coming Under the Juvenile Court Law involves...

Restoring Claims Post-Bankruptcy Dismissal: Insights from Association Resources, Inc. v. Wall

Date: Sep 1, 2010

Restoring Claims Post-Bankruptcy Dismissal: Insights from Association Resources, Inc. v. Wall Introduction The case of Association Resources, Inc. v. Joseph J. Wall (298 Conn. 145) adjudicated by the...

Recognition of Individual Tort Liability of LLC Members Without Necessitating Piercing the Corporate Veil – Sturm v. Harb Development

Date: Sep 1, 2010

Recognition of Individual Tort Liability of LLC Members Without Necessitating Piercing the Corporate Veil – Sturm v. Harb Development Introduction In the landmark case of Chris K. Sturm et al. v....

Res Judicata in Marital Dissolution Agreements: Insights from Weiss v. Weiss

Date: Jul 21, 2010

Res Judicata in Marital Dissolution Agreements: Insights from Weiss v. Weiss Introduction Weiss v. Weiss (297 Conn. 446, 2010) is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of Connecticut that delves...

Interpretation of "Cohabitation" in Separation Agreements Requires Romantic or Sexual Relationship: Remillard v. Remillard

Date: Jul 14, 2010

Interpretation of "Cohabitation" in Separation Agreements Requires Romantic or Sexual Relationship: Remillard v. Remillard Introduction In the landmark case of Sharon Remillard v. Bradford Remillard,...

Adherence to Child Support Guidelines for Variable Bonuses Established in Misthopoulos v. Misthopoulos

Date: Jul 14, 2010

Adherence to Child Support Guidelines for Variable Bonuses Established in Misthopoulos v. Misthopoulos Introduction Patricia Misthopoulos v. Noel Misthopoulos (297 Conn. 358) is a landmark decision...

Validating Offers of Judgment upon Plaintiff Substitution: Insights from DiLieto v. County Obstetrics

Date: Jun 30, 2010

Validating Offers of Judgment upon Plaintiff Substitution: Insights from DiLieto v. County Obstetrics Introduction In the landmark case Michelle DiLieto et al. v. County Obstetrics and Gynecology...

Preponderance of the Evidence Standard Applied to Statutory Theft Claims Under § 52-564

Date: Jun 23, 2010

Preponderance of the Evidence Standard Applied to Statutory Theft Claims Under § 52-564 Introduction In the landmark decision of WILLIAM A. STUART ET AL. v. KENNETH J. STUART, JR., ET AL. (297 Conn....

Reaffirmation of the Born Alive Rule in Connecticut Capital Homicide Law: State v. Robert Courchesne

Date: Jun 16, 2010

Reaffirmation of the Born Alive Rule in Connecticut Capital Homicide Law: State v. Robert Courchesne Introduction The case of State of Connecticut v. Robert Courchesne (296 Conn. 622) serves as a...

Connecticut Supreme Court Limits Favorable Termination Doctrine in Medical Privileging Cases

Date: May 19, 2010

Connecticut Supreme Court Limits Favorable Termination Doctrine in Medical Privileging Cases Introduction In the landmark case Stephen Harris v. Bradley Memorial Hospital and Health Center, Inc., 296...

Sovereign Immunity and Unconstitutional Takings: Connecticut Supreme Court Sets Precedent in Gold v. Rowland

Date: May 12, 2010

Sovereign Immunity and Unconstitutional Takings: Connecticut Supreme Court Sets Precedent in Gold v. Rowland Introduction In the landmark case of Ronald Gold, Individually and on Behalf of All Others...

Maturo v. Maturo: Upholding Consistency and Equity in Child Support Awards for High-Income Families

Date: May 5, 2010

Maturo v. Maturo: Upholding Consistency and Equity in Child Support Awards for High-Income Families Introduction Laura E. Maturo brought forth an action against Frank A. Maturo for the dissolution of...

Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding v. Governor Rell: Establishing the Right to Suitable and Substantially Equal Educational Opportunities

Date: Mar 31, 2010

Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding v. Governor Rell Introduction In the landmark case of Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding, Inc., et al. v. Governor M. Jodi...