Revisiting Prejudice Standards in Ineffective Assistance Claims: Anthony SMALL v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION Introduction The case of Anthony SMALL v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION, adjudicated by the...
Prejudgment Remedy Applications Do Not Constitute the Commencement of Civil Actions for Vexatious Litigation Claims: Analysis of BERNHARD-THOMAS BUILDING SYSTEMS, LLC v. CHET DUNICAN ET AL...
Enhanced Duty of Reasonable Accommodation Under Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act: Curry v. Goodman Introduction John P. CURRY v. ALLAN S. GOODMAN, INC. is a pivotal case decided by the...
Supreme Court of Connecticut Upholds Mechanic’s Lien Enforcement in INTERCITY DEVELOPMENT, LLC v. ANDRADE Introduction The case of Intercity Development, LLC v. Joao Andrade et al, decided by the...
Surviving Dependents Not Entitled to Continued Health Insurance under § 31-306 Commentary on Martha Vincent v. City of New Haven et al. (285 Conn. 778) Introduction Martha Vincent v. City of New...
Impact of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Alford Pleas: Insights from CHARLES JOHNSON v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION Introduction CHARLES JOHNSON v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION is a pivotal case...
Judgment Establishes Broader Interpretation of Election Official "Rulings" Introduction In the case of Christopher Caruso v. City of Bridgeport et al. (285 Conn. 618), the Supreme Court of...
Stability and Permanency: Upholding Best Interests in Terminating Parental Rights – IN RE DAVONTA V. Introduction IN RE DAVONTA V. is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on...
Enforceability of 'Without Cause' Termination in Health Maintenance Organization Contracts Affirmed Introduction In the landmark case of Randolph Ramirez v. Health Net of the Northeast, Inc. (285...
Implied Private Cause of Action in Municipal Retirement Schemes: Insights from PROVENCHER v. ENFIELD Introduction PROVENCHER v. ENFIELD, 280 Conn. 950 (2007), is a landmark case in the realm of...
Clarity of Court Orders in Contempt Proceedings: Insights from IN RE LEAH S. Introduction The case of IN RE LEAH S. represents a significant judicial examination of the standards required for court...
Broadening Standing and Recognizing Private Cause of Action under CEPA and IWWA: Windels v. Darien Environmental Protection Commission Introduction The case of Richard Windels et al. v. Environmental...
Establishing Tort Basis for Mortgage Release Claims: Irene D. BELLEMARE v. WACHOVIA MORTGage Corporation Introduction In the landmark case of Irene D. BELLEMARE v. WACHOVIA MORTGage Corporation, the...
Defining the Foreseeable Victim Class in Governmental Immunity: Sharon DURRANT v. BOARD OF EDUCation of Hartford Introduction The case of Sharon DURRANT v. BOARD OF EDUCation of the City of Hartford...
Reevaluating Eminent Domain Valuation: Connecticut's Standards for Lot Method and Inverse Condemnation in City of Bristol v. Tilcon Minerals Introduction City of Bristol v. Tilcon Minerals, Inc.,...
Exclusivity of Product Liability Claims Affirmed in Mazurek v. Great American Insurance Company Introduction The case of MARCIN MAZUREK ET AL. v. GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ET AL. (284 Conn....
Termination of Commercial Leases Upon Municipal Acquisition for Public Use: Insights from CITY OF BRISTOL v. OCEAN STATE JOB LOT STORES, Inc. Introduction The case of CITY OF BRISTOL v. OCEAN STATE...
Withdrawal of Claims Not a Release for Apportionment in Connecticut’s Tort Reform: Jodee Viera v. Ian Cohen Introduction In the landmark case of Jodee Viera et al. v. Ian Cohen et al. (283 Conn....
Absolute Immunity Limitation in Vexatious Litigation: Wayne Rioux v. Timothy F. Barry et al. Introduction Wayne Rioux v. Timothy F. Barry et al., 283 Conn. 338 (2007), adjudicated by the Supreme...
Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes Significant Relationship Test for Workers' Compensation Choice of Law Introduction RICHARD JOHNSON, ADMINISTRATOR (ESTATE OF ROBERT M. WYSIEKIERSKI), ET AL. v....