Exclusion of Punitive Damages in Arbitration Agreements: Insights from EMMETT J. HARTY v. CANTOR FITZGERALD AND COMPANY Introduction The case of Emmett J. Harty v. Cantor Fitzgerald and Company,...
Custody Requirements for Habeas Corpus Petitions: OLIPHANT v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION Introduction OLIPHANT v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION is a pivotal 2005 decision by the Supreme Court of...
Expansive Municipal Access Rights Under § 7-148(c)(6)(A)(iii): Insights from TOWN OF WALLINGFORD v. WALTER WERBISKI ET AL. Introduction TOWN OF WALLINGFORD v. WALTER WERBISKI ET AL. is a pivotal case...
Defining Highway Defects: Scope and Limitations under Connecticut's G.S. §13a-144 Introduction In the landmark case Lawrence Kozlowski v. Commissioner of Transportation et al. (274 Conn. 497), the...
Duty to Defend and Indemnify in Commercial Insurance Policies: Insights from Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. v. Litchfield Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Introduction The landmark case of Hartford...
Summary Judgment as a Tool for Challenging Legal Sufficiency and The Application of Prior Pending Action Doctrine in Connecticut: Larobina v. McDonald Introduction Court: Supreme Court of Connecticut...
Reaffirming the 'Intent to Provoke Mistrial' Exception in Double Jeopardy Claims: A Comprehensive Analysis of State of Connecticut v. Michael J. Introduction In the landmark case of State of...
Integration of Part Performance and Equitable Estoppel in Overcoming the Statute of Frauds: ALAN M. GLAZER ET AL. v. DRESS BARN, INC. Introduction ALAN M. GLAZER ET AL. v. DRESS BARN, INC. (No. SC...
Constraining Special Declarant Rights through Obligations to Unit Owners: A Connecticut Supreme Court Precedent Introduction The case of Cantornbury Heights Condominium Association, Inc. v. Local...
Non-Retroactive Application of Statutory Changes: D'Eramo v. Claims Commissioner Introduction Vincent D'ERAMO v. James R. Smith, Claims Commissioner is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Coverage Ambiguity in Environmental Liability Insurance: R.T. Vanderbilt Co. v. Continental Casualty Co. Introduction In the landmark case of R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc. v. Continental Casualty...
Limits on Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions for Medicaid Liens: Peters v. Department of Social Services Introduction In the landmark case of James Peters v. Department of Social Services ET...
Establishing Specific Intent and Addressing Post-Verdict Juror Doubts: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Steven Gary (273 Conn. 393) Introduction State of Connecticut v. Steven Gary is a pivotal...
Establishing Common Knowledge in Risk of Injury Statutes: Connecticut's Padua Case Introduction State of Connecticut v. Bethzaida Padua, Wilfredo Calvente, Miranda Virgilia Calvente is a landmark...
Clarity in Notice Requirements: FILIPPI v. SULLIVAN Establishes Standards for Defective Highway Claims Introduction In FILIPPI v. SULLIVAN, Commissioner of Transportation, et al. (273 Conn. 1, 2005),...
CHADHA v. CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL: Statutory Qualified Immunity Abrogates Common-Law Absolute Immunity in Quasi-Judicial Proceedings Introduction CHADHA v. CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL, 272...
Admissibility of Child Testimony and Prior Misconduct in Sexual Assault Cases: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Aaron L. Introduction The case of State of Connecticut v. Aaron L. (272 Conn. 798)...
Discretionary Authority of Commissioner in Child Protection Cases Established in TERESA T. ET AL. v. KRISTINE RAGAGLIA ET AL. Introduction In the landmark case of Teresa T. et al. v. Kristine...
Admissibility and Harmlessness of Constancy of Accusation Testimony in Sexual Assault Cases: State of Connecticut v. Gilberto Gonzalez Introduction State of Connecticut v. Gilberto Gonzalez is a...
Expert Testimony Remains Essential in Medical Malpractice: Boone v. Backus Hospital Introduction In the landmark case of Anthony D. Boone, Administrator (Estate of Kyle Kalik Boone) v. William W....