Connecticut Case Commentaries

Dow and Condon, Inc. v. Brookfield Development Corporation: Enforcing Real Estate Commissions Under Licensing Regulations

Date: Nov 12, 2003

Dow and Condon, Inc. v. Brookfield Development Corporation: Enforcing Real Estate Commissions Under Licensing Regulations Introduction The case of Dow and Condon, Inc. v. Brookfield Development...

Prosecutorial Conduct and Fair Trial Rights: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. RYAN THOMPSON

Date: Oct 29, 2003

Prosecutorial Conduct and Fair Trial Rights: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. RYAN THOMPSON Introduction In the landmark case of STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. RYAN THOMPSON (266 Conn. 440, 2003), the...

Intentional Discrimination Inferred Through Pretext: Insights from BOARD OF EDUCATION v. COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS and Opportunities

Date: Oct 29, 2003

Intentional Discrimination Inferred Through Pretext: Insights from Board of Education of the City of Norwalk v. Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Introduction The case of Board of...

Reversal of Conviction for Pervasive Prosecutorial Misconduct Violating Due Process: State of Connecticut v. Manuel Ceballos

Date: Oct 22, 2003

Reversal of Conviction for Pervasive Prosecutorial Misconduct Violating Due Process: State of Connecticut v. Manuel Ceballos Introduction State of Connecticut v. Manuel Ceballos is a landmark case...

State of Connecticut v. Todd Rizzo: Establishing Beyond a Reasonable Doubt in Weighing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Capital Sentencing

Date: Oct 15, 2003

State of Connecticut v. Todd Rizzo: Establishing Beyond a Reasonable Doubt in Weighing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Capital Sentencing Introduction State of Connecticut v. Todd Rizzo (266...

Vesting Rights in Retiree Health Benefits: An Analysis of Jeffrey Poole v. City of Waterbury

Date: Oct 1, 2003

Vesting Rights in Retiree Health Benefits: An Analysis of Jeffrey Poole v. City of Waterbury Introduction The Supreme Court of Connecticut's decision in Jeffrey Poole et al. v. City of Waterbury et...

Broad Applicability of Stranded Costs Mitigation to All Real Property: Insights from Connecticut Light and Power Co. v. DPUC

Date: Oct 1, 2003

Broad Applicability of Stranded Costs Mitigation to All Real Property: Insights from Connecticut Light and Power Co. v. DPUC Introduction The case of Connecticut Light and Power Company v. Department...

Establishing Duty of Care in Employer-Hired Medical Examinations: Dugan v. Mobile Medical Testing Services

Date: Sep 24, 2003

Establishing Duty of Care in Employer-Hired Medical Examinations: Dugan v. Mobile Medical Testing Services Introduction The case Joseph Dugan et al. v. Mobile Medical Testing Services, Inc., et al....

Equitable Distribution of Settlement Awards and Evidentiary Discretion: Insights from BARBARA JEWETT v. DENIS JEWETT

Date: Sep 10, 2003

Equitable Distribution of Settlement Awards and Evidentiary Discretion: Insights from BARBARA JEWETT v. DENIS JEWETT Introduction The case of BARBARA JEWETT v. DENIS JEWETT, decided by the Supreme...

Legal Recognition of Hybrid Condominiums under Connecticut Condominium Act: Analysis of Celentano v. Oaks Condominium Association

Date: Sep 3, 2003

Legal Recognition of Hybrid Condominiums under Connecticut Condominium Act: Analysis of Celentano v. Oaks Condominium Association Introduction The case of Vincent Celentano et al. v. Oaks Condominium...

Limits on ADA and FHAA Obligations in Mortgage Foreclosures Established in Webster Bank v. Oakley

Date: Sep 3, 2003

Limits on ADA and FHAA Obligations in Mortgage Foreclosures Established in Webster Bank v. Oakley Introduction The case of Webster Bank v. Lorna T. Oakley et al. (265 Conn. 539) adjudicated by the...

Clarifying Standing Requirements in Environmental Litigation: Insights from Fort Trumbull Conservancy, LLC v. City of New London

Date: Aug 20, 2003

Clarifying Standing Requirements in Environmental Litigation: Insights from Fort Trumbull Conservancy, LLC v. City of New London Introduction The case of Fort Trumbull Conservancy, LLC v. City of New...

Clarifying the ABC Test for Employment Status: JSF Promotions Inc. v. Administrator

Date: Aug 13, 2003

Clarifying the ABC Test for Employment Status: JSF Promotions Inc. v. Administrator Introduction The Supreme Court of Connecticut's decision in JSF Promotions, Inc. v. Administrator, Unemployment...

Limiting Sovereign Immunity Exceptions for Monetary Damages in State Officers' Misconduct: Analysis of Miller v. Egan

Date: Aug 13, 2003

Limiting Sovereign Immunity Exceptions for Monetary Damages in State Officers' Misconduct: Analysis of Miller v. Egan Introduction In the landmark case of James L. Miller v. Gerard E. Egan et al....

Assignment for Collection of Wage Claims Does Not Preclude Private Actions and Proper Handling of Contingency Fees: Analysis of Schoonmaker v. Lawrence Brunoli

Date: Aug 6, 2003

Assignment for Collection of Wage Claims Does Not Preclude Private Actions and Proper Handling of Contingency Fees: Analysis of Schoonmaker v. Lawrence Brunoli Introduction WILLIAM SCHOONMAKER ET AL....

Implied Contract and CUTPA in Medical Malpractice: JANUSAUSKAS v. FICHMAN

Date: Jul 23, 2003

Implied Contract and CUTPA in Medical Malpractice: JANUSAUSKAS v. FICHMAN Introduction In JANUSAUSKAS v. FICHMAN, the Supreme Court of Connecticut addressed critical issues surrounding medical...

Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel in Zoning Appeals: Insights from Michael AMMIRATA v. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS of Redding

Date: Jul 23, 2003

Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel in Zoning Appeals: Insights from Michael AMMIRATA v. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS of Redding Introduction The case of Michael Ammirata et al. v. Zoning Board of...

Pro Rata Allocation of Defense Costs in Long Latency Asbestos Litigation: Security Insurance Co. of Hartford v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.

Date: Jul 23, 2003

Pro Rata Allocation of Defense Costs in Long Latency Asbestos Litigation: Security Insurance Co. of Hartford v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co. Introduction In the landmark case Security Insurance...

Limitation on Appeals for Transfers to Maximum Security Psychiatric Facilities: ANTHONY DYOUS v. Psychiatric Security Review Board

Date: Jul 23, 2003

Limitation on Appeals for Transfers to Maximum Security Psychiatric Facilities: ANTHONY DYOUS v. Psychiatric Security Review Board Introduction In the landmark case Anthony Dyous v. Psychiatric...

Connecticut Supreme Court Revises Liability of General Contractors for Subcontractor Employees' Injuries

Date: Jul 2, 2003

Connecticut Supreme Court Revises Liability of General Contractors for Subcontractor Employees' Injuries Introduction The Supreme Court of Connecticut, in the case of Norman Pelletier et al. v....