Connecticut Case Commentaries

Non-Jurisdictional Time Limits in Disability Discrimination Complaints: Insights from WILLIAMS v. COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPortunities

Date: Aug 8, 2001

Non-Jurisdictional Time Limits in Disability Discrimination Complaints: Insights from WILLIAMS v. COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPortunities Introduction The case of Terry Ann WILLIAMS v....

Expanding the Clean Hands Doctrine: Application to Bankruptcy Fraud in THOMPSON v. ORCUTT et al.

Date: Aug 8, 2001

Expanding the Clean Hands Doctrine: Application to Bankruptcy Fraud in THOMPSON v. ORCUTT et al. Introduction In the landmark case of George A. Thompson, Trustee v. David Orcutt et al. (257 Conn....

Learned Intermediary Doctrine Affirmed in Vitanza v. Upjohn Company

Date: Aug 8, 2001

Learned Intermediary Doctrine Affirmed in Vitanza v. Upjohn Company Introduction In the landmark case Vitanza v. Upjohn Company, the Supreme Court of Connecticut reinforced the learned intermediary...

Reclamation vs. Reuse: Defining Hazardous Waste in MacDERMID, Inc. v. Department of Environmental Protection

Date: Aug 1, 2001

Reclamation vs. Reuse: Defining Hazardous Waste in MacDERMID, Inc. v. Department of Environmental Protection Introduction MacDERMID, Inc. v. Department of Environmental Protection is a landmark case...

Relation Back Doctrine in Medical Malpractice: Alswanger v. Smego - Supreme Court of Connecticut

Date: Jul 25, 2001

Relation Back Doctrine in Medical Malpractice: Alswanger v. Smego - Supreme Court of Connecticut Introduction Herman Alswanger et al. v. Douglas R. Smego et al. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Millbrook Owners Association v. Hamilton Standard: Establishing a New Standard of Review for Discovery Sanctions in Connecticut

Date: Jul 25, 2001

Millbrook Owners Association v. Hamilton Standard: Establishing a New Standard of Review for Discovery Sanctions in Connecticut Introduction Millbrook Owners Association, Inc. v. Hamilton Standard et...

Quarry Knoll II Corp. v. Planning and Zoning Commission: Redefining Judicial Review Standards in Affordable Housing Appeals

Date: Jul 18, 2001

Quarry Knoll II Corp. v. Planning and Zoning Commission: Redefining Judicial Review Standards in Affordable Housing Appeals Introduction In the landmark case of Quarry Knoll II Corporation et al. v....

Establishing Bad Faith in Municipal Development Plans: AvalonBay v. Town of Orange

Date: Jul 11, 2001

Establishing Bad Faith in Municipal Development Plans: AvalonBay v. Town of Orange Introduction In the landmark case of AvalonBay Communities, Inc., et al. v. Town of Orange et al., the Supreme Court...

Supreme Court of Connecticut Clarifies Duty to Defend in Antitrust Litigation - QSP, Inc. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.

Date: Jun 6, 2001

Supreme Court of Connecticut Clarifies Duty to Defend in Antitrust Litigation QSP, Inc., ET AL. v. THE AETNA CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY ET AL. Introduction In the landmark case QSP, Inc., ET AL. v....

Establishing No Ongoing Parent-Child Relationship as Ground for Termination of Parental Rights: In Re Jonathon G.

Date: May 23, 2001

Establishing No Ongoing Parent-Child Relationship as Ground for Termination of Parental Rights: In Re Jonathon G. Introduction In Re Jonathon G. is a pivotal judgment rendered by the Appellate Court...

Distinguishing Aggrievement and Standing to Apply in Zoning Disputes: Insights from Gladysz v. Planning and Zoning Commission of Plainville

Date: May 23, 2001

Distinguishing Aggrievement and Standing to Apply in Zoning Disputes: Insights from Gladysz v. Planning and Zoning Commission of Plainville Introduction The case of John Gladysz et al. v. Planning...

Enhancing the Scrutiny of Probation Terms and Registration Requirements: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. ALEX KELLY

Date: May 9, 2001

Enhancing the Scrutiny of Probation Terms and Registration Requirements: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. ALEX KELLY Introduction STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. ALEX KELLY (256 Conn. 23), adjudicated...

Recovery of Attorney Fees from Successor Attorneys Under Quantum Meruit Despite Absence of Written Contingency Agreement: Analysis of J. William Gagne, Jr. v. Enrico Vaccaro

Date: Mar 7, 2001

Recovery of Attorney Fees from Successor Attorneys Under Quantum Meruit Despite Absence of Written Contingency Agreement: Analysis of J. William Gagne, Jr. v. Enrico Vaccaro Introduction The case of...

Exclusive Remedy under Defective Highway Statute (§ 13a-149) Affirmed in Ferreira v. Pringle

Date: Feb 14, 2001

Exclusive Remedy under Defective Highway Statute (§ 13a-149) Affirmed in Ferreira v. Pringle Introduction In the landmark case of Gerardo Ferreira v. Ronald Pringle et al., decided by the Supreme...

Defining "Occurrence" in Excess Liability Insurance: Insights from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Co.

Date: Feb 7, 2001

Defining "Occurrence" in Excess Liability Insurance: Insights from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Co. Introduction In the landmark case Metropolitan Life Insurance...

Independent Contractor's Duty of Care to Third Parties: Michael Gazo v. City of Stamford

Date: Jan 31, 2001

Independent Contractor's Duty of Care to Third Parties: Michael Gazo v. City of Stamford et al. Introduction Michael Gazo v. City of Stamford et al. is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Limitations on Using Habeas Corpus to Challenge Termination of Parental Rights: IN RE JONATHAN M.

Date: Jan 17, 2001

Limitations on Using Habeas Corpus to Challenge Termination of Parental Rights: IN RE JONATHAN M. Introduction The Supreme Court of Connecticut, in the landmark case IN RE JONATHAN M., addressed the...

In Re Stanley D.: Establishing Standards for Termination of Parental Rights Based on Personal Rehabilitation

Date: Dec 27, 2000

In Re Stanley D.: Establishing Standards for Termination of Parental Rights Based on Personal Rehabilitation Introduction In Re Stanley D. is a landmark decision by the Appellate Court of...

Establishing Boundaries of Fiduciary Duty in Arm's-Length Commercial Transactions: Analysis of HI-HO Tower, Inc. v. Com-Tronics, Inc.

Date: Dec 13, 2000

Establishing Boundaries of Fiduciary Duty in Arm's-Length Commercial Transactions: Analysis of HI-HO Tower, Inc. v. Com-Tronics, Inc. Introduction The Supreme Court of Connecticut's decision in HI-HO...

Supreme Court of Connecticut Establishes Exclusive Remedies in Partition Actions

Date: Dec 13, 2000

Supreme Court of Connecticut Establishes Exclusive Remedies in Partition Actions Introduction In the landmark case of Maria Fernandes v. Eyvind Rodriguez et al., decided on December 12, 2000, the...