Connecticut Case Commentaries

Boundaries of Indemnification and Sovereign Immunity Reinforced in Ann St. George v. Gordon

Date: Jul 2, 2003

Boundaries of Indemnification and Sovereign Immunity Reinforced in Ann St. George et al. v. Abraham I. Gordon, Executor (Estate of Edwin Mak), et al. Introduction The case of Ann St. George et al. v....

No Duty of Care to Bystanders in Medical Settings: ANNE MARIE MURILLO ET AL. v. SEYMOUR AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION, INC., ET AL.

Date: Jun 25, 2003

No Duty of Care to Bystanders in Medical Settings Introduction The case Anne Marie Murillo et al. v. Seymour Ambulance Association, Inc., et al. (264 Conn. 474) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Offer of Judgment Interest Based on Jury Verdict in Cardenas v. Mixcus

Date: Jun 18, 2003

Offer of Judgment Interest Based on Jury Verdict in Cardenas v. Mixcus Introduction Cardenas v. Mixcus is a significant decision by the Supreme Court of Connecticut, issued on June 17, 2003. The case...

State v. Reynolds: Good‑Faith “Scope of Duties,” Out‑of‑State “Same Felony,” Judge’s Role in Aggravator Equivalence, and a High Bar for the “Especially Heinous” Aggravator

Date: Jun 4, 2003

State v. Reynolds: Good‑Faith “Scope of Duties,” Out‑of‑State “Same Felony,” Judge’s Role in Aggravator Equivalence, and a High Bar for the “Especially Heinous” Aggravator Introduction In State v....

Affirmation of Feasible and Prudent Alternatives Consideration in Wetlands Permitting: Tarullo v. Inland Wetlands Commission

Date: May 21, 2003

Affirmation of Feasible and Prudent Alternatives Consideration in Wetlands Permitting: Tarullo v. Inland Wetlands Commission Introduction In the landmark case of Vincent J. Tarullo v. Inland Wetlands...

Ripeness and Justiciability in Declaratory Judgments: Insights from Milford Power Co. v. Alstom Power

Date: May 21, 2003

Ripeness and Justiciability in Declaratory Judgments: Insights from Milford Power Co. v. Alstom Power Introduction The case of Milford Power Company, LLC v. Alstom Power, Inc., et al. (263 Conn. 616)...

Superseding Cause Doctrine Abandoned in Connecticut Product Liability Cases

Date: May 7, 2003

Superseding Cause Doctrine Abandoned in Connecticut Product Liability Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Neil Barry et al. v. Quality Steel Products, Inc., et al., Bernard Cohade et al. (263...

Limitation of Apportionment of Damages to Negligent Conduct Established in Bhinder v. Sun Co.

Date: Apr 30, 2003

Limitation of Apportionment of Damages to Negligent Conduct Established in Bhinder v. Sun Co. Introduction Case: Autar Singh Bhinder, Executor of the Estate of Baljit Singh BHINDER v. SUN COMPANY,...

Clarifying Insurance Defenses: Burden of Proof in Pollution Exclusion Clauses

Date: Apr 23, 2003

Clarifying Insurance Defenses: Burden of Proof in Pollution Exclusion Clauses Introduction Schilberg Integrated Metals Corporation v. Continental Casualty Company et al. is a landmark case...

Exclusive Liability for Second Distinct Injury under §31-349(d) Established in Hatt v. Burlington Coat Factory

Date: Apr 23, 2003

Exclusive Liability for Second Distinct Injury under §31-349(d) Established in Hatt v. Burlington Coat Factory Introduction In the landmark case Mary Ann Hatt v. Burlington Coat Factory et al., the...

Direct Negligence Actions Against Municipalities Under General Statutes § 52-557n: An Analysis of SPEARS v. GARCIA

Date: Apr 2, 2003

Direct Negligence Actions Against Municipalities Under General Statutes § 52-557n: An Analysis of SPEARS v. GARCIA Introduction Tonisha Spears et al. v. Beniga Garcia et al. (263 Conn. 22) is a...

Mandatory Preliminary Inquiries for Juror Misconduct Allegations Established in State of Connecticut v. Ruben Roman

Date: Mar 19, 2003

Mandatory Preliminary Inquiries for Juror Misconduct Allegations Established in State of Connecticut v. Ruben Roman Introduction The case of State of Connecticut v. Ruben Roman serves as a pivotal...

Interpretation of Aggravating Factors in Multiple Murder Capital Felonies: Connecticut v. Courchesne

Date: Mar 12, 2003

Interpretation of Aggravating Factors in Multiple Murder Capital Felonies: Connecticut v. Courchesne Introduction State of Connecticut v. Robert Courchesne, 262 Conn. 537 (2003), is a landmark...

Fort Trumbull Conservancy v. Alves: Expanding Environmental Standing under Connecticut Law

Date: Mar 5, 2003

Fort Trumbull Conservancy v. Alves: Expanding Environmental Standing under Connecticut Law Introduction Fort Trumbull Conservancy, LLC v. Antonio H. Alves et al. is a seminal case adjudicated by the...

Differential Standards for Emotional Distress Claims: Intentional versus Negligent Infliction in Insurance Law – Carrol v. Allstate

Date: Feb 26, 2003

Differential Standards for Emotional Distress Claims: Intentional versus Negligent Infliction in Insurance Law – Carrol v. Allstate Introduction Oswald Carrol v. Allstate Insurance Company (262 Conn....

Overruling Quinnett: Connecticut Supreme Court Recognizes Common-Law Negligence in Dram Shop Liability

Date: Feb 5, 2003

Overruling Quinnett: Connecticut Supreme Court Recognizes Common-Law Negligence in Dram Shop Liability Introduction In the landmark case of Valerie P. Craig et al. v. Steven Driscoll et al. (262...

Establishing the Necessity of Expert Testimony in Medical Malpractice Claims: Analysis of Lynn Gold v. Greenwich Hospital Association

Date: Jan 1, 2003

Establishing the Necessity of Expert Testimony in Medical Malpractice Claims: Analysis of Lynn Gold v. Greenwich Hospital Association Introduction In the landmark case of Lynn Gold v. Greenwich...

Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Collateral Estoppel in Inverse Condemnation and Clarifies Jury Trial Rights

Date: Nov 20, 2002

Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Collateral Estoppel in Inverse Condemnation and Clarifies Jury Trial Rights Introduction In the landmark case CUMBERLAND FARMS, INC. v. TOWN OF GROTON...

Separation of Powers and Judicial Discretion in Postconviction Bail: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JAMES A. McCAHILL JENNIFER F.

Date: Nov 20, 2002

Separation of Powers and Judicial Discretion in Postconviction Bail: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JAMES A. McCAHILL JENNIFER F. Introduction The landmark case, STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JAMES...

Affirmation of Highest and Best Use Standard and Evidentiary Rules in Property Tax Appeals: United Technologies Corp. v. Town of East Windsor

Date: Nov 6, 2002

Affirmation of Highest and Best Use Standard and Evidentiary Rules in Property Tax Appeals: United Technologies Corp. v. Town of East Windsor Introduction United Technologies Corporation v. Town of...