Collateral Estoppel in Insurance Claims: DACRUZ v. STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY 1. Introduction David J. DACRUZ v. STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY is a landmark decision by the Supreme...
Lagassey v. State of Connecticut: Clarifying 'Actionable Harm' in Medical Malpractice Claims Introduction Lagassey v. State of Connecticut, 268 Conn. 723 (2004), is a pivotal Supreme Court of...
Adverse Inferences in Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings Require Prior Notice: A Comprehensive Analysis of In Re Samantha C. Introduction In Re Samantha C. is a pivotal judgment from the...
Commencement of Action Under Accidental Failure of Suit Statute: ANNA ROCCO ET AL. v. MARY GARRISON 1. Introduction The case ANNA ROCCO ET AL. v. MARY GARRISON (268 Conn. 541) adjudicated by the...
Croughwell Duty of Care Limitation in Off-Duty Police Altercations Introduction John Murdock v. Joseph Croughwell et al., 268 Conn. 559 (2004), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Standing and Burden of Proof in Executor Removal: Insights from Cadle Co. v. D'Addario Introduction Cadle Company v. David D'Addario, Executor (Estate of F. Francis D'Addario), ET AL is a pivotal...
Ripeness and Appellate Jurisdiction: Connecticut Supreme Court in Esposito v. Specyalski Introduction The case of Raymond Esposito, Executor (Estate of Neil Esposito) v. Heather Specyalski et al...
Supreme Court of Connecticut Establishes Liability Parameters for Sureties on Payment Bonds in Labor Wage Claims Introduction In the landmark case of COMMISSIONER OF LABOR v. C.J.M. SERVICES, INC.,...
Defining 'Related or Affiliated Business' in Property Tax Exemption: Lombardo's Ravioli Kitchen, Inc. v. Marc S. Ryan Introduction Lombardo's Ravioli Kitchen, Inc. v. Marc S. Ryan, Secretary, Office...
Clarifying Probation Revocation for Sexual Offenders: The State of Connecticut v. William Faraday Decision Introduction In State of Connecticut v. William Faraday (268 Conn. 174), the Supreme Court...
Governmental Immunity and FOIA in Pane v. Danbury: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction In Christa M. Pane v. City of Danbury et al, 267 Conn. 669 (2004), the Supreme Court of Connecticut addressed...
Limiting the Scope of Duty Under Mandatory Reporting: Insights from Ward v. Greene Introduction In the landmark case of PATRICE WARD v. KATHY GREENE ET AL (267 Conn. 539), adjudicated by the Supreme...
Reaffirmation of Shareholder Standing Requirements in Derivative Actions: Smith v. Snyder Introduction PATRICIA SMITH ET AL. v. CHARLES SNYDER ET AL (267 Conn. 456) is a landmark decision by the...
Implied Covenant of Good Faith Reinforced in Surety Indemnity Agreements Introduction PSE Consulting, Inc. v. Frank Mercede and Sons, Inc., et al is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Connecticut Supreme Court Rules Against Compelled Self-Publication Defamation Claims Introduction In the landmark case Victor CWEKLINSKY v. MOBIL CHEMICAL COmpany (267 Conn. 210), the Supreme Court...
Promissory Estoppel in Employment: Establishing Employer Accountability Through Clear Promises Introduction The case of Elizabeth M. Stewart v. Cendant Mobility Services Corporation, adjudicated by...
Limitation on Vicarious Liability for Punitive Damages in Motor Vehicle Negligence: Insights from Kathleen Matthiessen v. Dori Vanech Introduction The case of Kathleen Matthiessen et al. v. Dori...
Supreme Court Reinforces Due Process and Judicial Authority in Attorney Disbarment Proceedings Introduction Nancy Burton v. Honorable A. William Mottolese, 267 Conn. 1 (2003), is a landmark decision...
Protection of Attorney-Client Privilege and Application of Intracorporate Conspiracy Doctrine in HARP v. KING et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Wendell C. HARP v. Gary E. King et al. (266...
Defining Classical Aggrievement in Zoning Disputes: The Bongiorno Supermarket Decision Introduction The case of Bongiorno Supermarket, Inc., et al. v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Stamford...