Connecticut Case Commentaries

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...

Ensuring Transparency in Plea Agreements: STATE v. OUELLETTE Sets New Precedent

Date: Mar 17, 2010

Ensuring Transparency in Plea Agreements: STATE v. OUELLETTE Sets New Precedent Introduction State of Connecticut v. Daniel J. Ouellette is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut...

Supreme Court Upholds Antenuptial Agreement Enforcement Through Plenary Review: Melinda Crews v. Stephen Crews

Date: Mar 17, 2010

Supreme Court Upholds Antenuptial Agreement Enforcement Through Plenary Review: Melinda Crews v. Stephen Crews Introduction The case of Melinda Crews v. Stephen Crews, decided on March 16, 2010, by...

Application of Offer of Judgment Statute in Condemnation Appeals: Analysis of TOWN OF BRANFORD v. THOMAS SANTA BARBARA, JR., ET AL

Date: Feb 17, 2010

Application of Offer of Judgment Statute in Condemnation Appeals: Analysis of Town of Branford v. Thomas Santa Barbara, Jr., et al. Introduction The case of Town of Branford v. Thomas Santa Barbara,...

Waiver of Judicial Review in Arbitration of Sovereign Immunity Claims under Connecticut §4-61: Bacon Construction Co. v. Department of Public Works

Date: Feb 10, 2010

Waiver of Judicial Review in Arbitration of Sovereign Immunity Claims under Connecticut §4-61 Introduction Bacon Construction Company, Inc. v. Department of Public Works, 294 Conn. 695 (2010), is a...

Sherman v. Ronco: Clarification on the Relation Back Doctrine under CT Gen Stat §52-577d

Date: Jan 27, 2010

Sherman v. Ronco: Clarification on the Relation Back Doctrine under CT Gen Stat §52-577d Introduction Sherman v. Ronco (294 Conn. 548) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Identifiable Person, Imminent Harm Exception in Municipal Liability: Thomas Grady v. Town of Somers

Date: Dec 23, 2009

Identifiable Person, Imminent Harm Exception in Municipal Liability: Thomas Grady v. Town of Somers Introduction Thomas Grady v. Town of Somers, 294 Conn. 324 (2009), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Establishing Cause and Prejudice Standards for Procedural Defaults in Connecticut Habeas Corpus Petitions

Date: Nov 25, 2009

Establishing Cause and Prejudice Standards for Procedural Defaults in Connecticut Habeas Corpus Petitions Introduction The case of Stephen A. Crawford v. Commissioner of Correction (294 Conn. 165)...

Standing of LLC Members in Insurance Contract Disputes: Wilcox v. Webster Insurance

Date: Nov 25, 2009

Standing of LLC Members in Insurance Contract Disputes: Wilcox v. Webster Insurance Introduction The case of David R. Wilcox et al. v. Webster Insurance, Inc., et al. (294 Conn. 206) adjudicated by...

Greenwich v. Honulik: Clarifying Employer Discretion in Promotion Processes Outside Bargaining Units

Date: Oct 14, 2009

Greenwich v. Honulik: Clarifying Employer Discretion in Promotion Processes Outside Bargaining Units Introduction The case of F. Gary Honulik v. Town of Greenwich et al. (293 Conn. 698), decided by...

Clarification of Reunification Efforts under Conn. Gen. Stat. §17a-112(j): Establishing Clear Requirements for Terminating Parental Rights

Date: Oct 7, 2009

Clarification of Reunification Efforts under Conn. Gen. Stat. §17a-112(j): Establishing Clear Requirements for Terminating Parental Rights Introduction IN RE JORDEN R. is a landmark decision by the...

State of Connecticut v. Travis Hampton: Affirmation of Convictions and Clarifications on Miranda Waiver and Jury Instructions

Date: Sep 16, 2009

State of Connecticut v. Travis Hampton: Affirmation of Convictions and Clarifications on Miranda Waiver and Jury Instructions Introduction In the landmark case of State of Connecticut v. Travis...

Sovereign Immunity Enforces Dismissal in Columbia Air Services v. Department of Transportation

Date: Sep 9, 2009

Sovereign Immunity Enforces Dismissal in Columbia Air Services v. Department of Transportation Introduction In the landmark case of Columbia Air Services, Inc. v. Department of Transportation et al....

Proper Jury Instructions in Self-Defense Claims: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Ronald Singleton

Date: Jul 29, 2009

Proper Jury Instructions in Self-Defense Claims: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Ronald Singleton Introduction State of Connecticut v. Ronald Singleton is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Connecticut Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for Dismissing Wrongful Termination Claims under § 31-51q

Date: Jul 22, 2009

Connecticut Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for Dismissing Wrongful Termination Claims under § 31-51q Introduction The case Robert Conboy et al. v. State of Connecticut (292 Conn. 642) adjudicated...

Stephen Bayer v. Showmotion, Inc.: Enforcing Right of First Refusal Amidst Procedural Challenges

Date: Jul 8, 2009

Stephen Bayer v. Showmotion, Inc.: Enforcing Right of First Refusal Amidst Procedural Challenges Introduction Stephen Bayer v. Showmotion, Inc., decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on July 7,...

Interpretation of 'Medical Negligence' Under § 52-190a(a): Causation Not Required in Written Expert Opinions

Date: Jul 8, 2009

Interpretation of 'Medical Negligence' Under § 52-190a(a): Causation Not Required in Written Expert Opinions Introduction In the landmark case of LORI DIAS ET AL. v. STEVEN GRADY ET AL. (292 Conn....

Confidentiality Agreements and Free Speech Waivers in Divorce: Perricone v. Perricone

Date: Jun 24, 2009

Confidentiality Agreements and Free Speech Waivers in Divorce: Perricone v. Perricone Introduction Nicholas Perricone v. Madeleine Perricone is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Revisiting Summary Judgment Procedures: Insights from AMERICAN PROGRESSIVE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK ET AL. v. BETTER BENEFITS, LLC, ET AL.

Date: Jun 10, 2009

Revisiting Summary Judgment Procedures: Insights from AMERICAN PROGRESSIVE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK ET AL. v. BETTER BENEFITS, LLC, ET AL. Introduction The case of American...

State of Connecticut v. John Dean Orr: Clarifying the Dangerous Client Exception in Social Worker-Client Confidentiality

Date: May 27, 2009

State of Connecticut v. John Dean Orr: Clarifying the Dangerous Client Exception in Social Worker-Client Confidentiality Introduction In State of Connecticut v. John Dean Orr (291 Conn. 642), the...