Connecticut Case Commentaries

Foreseeability and Duty of Care in Alarm Company Liability: Raymond M. Lodge et al. v. Arett Sales Corporation et al.

Date: Aug 26, 1998

Foreseeability and Duty of Care in Alarm Company Liability: Raymond M. Lodge et al. v. Arett Sales Corporation et al. Introduction The case of Raymond M. Lodge et al. v. Arett Sales Corporation et...

Exception to Exhaustion Doctrine in Constructive Discharge and Limits on Third-Party Consortium Claims

Date: Aug 26, 1998

Exception to Exhaustion Doctrine in Constructive Discharge and Limits on Third-Party Consortium Claims Introduction In the case of Joanne Mendillo et al. v. Board of Education of the Town of East...

Irene Ireland v. James F. Ireland: Shifting Burden of Proof in Child Relocation Cases

Date: Aug 19, 1998

Irene Ireland v. James F. Ireland: Shifting Burden of Proof in Child Relocation Cases Introduction Irene Ireland v. James F. Ireland is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on...

Imperial Casualty v. State of Connecticut: Clarifying Coverage for Intentional Acts in Insurance Policies

Date: Aug 12, 1998

Imperial Casualty v. State of Connecticut: Clarifying Coverage for Intentional Acts in Insurance Policies Introduction The case of Imperial Casualty and Indemnity Company v. State of Connecticut et...

Sun Company, Inc. v. Bhinder: Permitting Common Law Apportionment of Liability Between Negligent and Intentional Tortfeasors in Negligence Actions

Date: Aug 12, 1998

Sun Company, Inc. v. Bhinder: Permitting Common Law Apportionment of Liability Between Negligent and Intentional Tortfeasors in Negligence Actions Introduction Sun Company, Inc. v. Bhinder is a...

Equitable Distribution of Unvested Stock Options in Marital Dissolution: Bornemann v. Bornemann

Date: Jul 22, 1998

Equitable Distribution of Unvested Stock Options in Marital Dissolution: Bornemann v. Bornemann Introduction Case: Marina Bornemann v. Richard Bornemann (245 Conn. 508) Court: Supreme Court of...

Primary vs. Secondary Liability Coverage in Hertz Corporation v. Federal Insurance Company

Date: Jul 15, 1998

Primary vs. Secondary Liability Coverage in Hertz Corporation v. Federal Insurance Company Introduction In Hertz Corporation v. Federal Insurance Company, the Supreme Court of Connecticut addressed a...

Clarifying Municipal Liability: Supreme Court of Connecticut Upholds Limited Scope of §52-557n(b)(6)

Date: Jul 15, 1998

Clarifying Municipal Liability: Supreme Court of Connecticut Upholds Limited Scope of §52-557n(b)(6) Introduction In the landmark case of Jean V. Elliott, Administratrix (Estate of Kevin Elliott) v....

Santiago v. State: Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes Enhanced Inquiry Standards for Juror Misconduct Allegations Involving Racial Bias

Date: Jul 15, 1998

Santiago v. State: Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes Enhanced Inquiry Standards for Juror Misconduct Allegations Involving Racial Bias Introduction In the landmark case State of Connecticut v....

Connecticut Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations under CIOA for Limited Common Elements and Fraudulent Concealment

Date: Jun 3, 1998

Connecticut Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations under CIOA for Limited Common Elements and Fraudulent Concealment Introduction In the landmark case of Willow Springs Condominium...

Resolving Ambiguities in Arbitration Agreements: Timeliness of Claims Must be Determined by Arbitrators

Date: May 27, 1998

Resolving Ambiguities in Arbitration Agreements: Timeliness of Claims Must be Determined by Arbitrators Introduction Gabriel Levine et al. v. Advest, Inc. (244 Conn. 732, 1998) is a landmark decision...

Inclusion of Illegal Aliens in Workers' Compensation: An Analysis of VICTORIA DOWLING v. SOL V. SLOTNIK ET AL.

Date: May 27, 1998

Inclusion of Illegal Aliens in Workers' Compensation: An Analysis of VICTORIA DOWLING v. SOL V. SLOTNIK ET AL. Introduction The case of Victoria Dowling v. Sol V. Slotnik et al. addresses the...

Discretionary Authority in Special Exception Denials: IRWIN v. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Date: Apr 29, 1998

Discretionary Authority in Special Exception Denials: IRWIN v. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Introduction James B. Irwin, Sr. v. Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Litchfield (244 Conn....

Enforcing Alimony Orders Without Self-Help: Insights from ELDRIDGE v. ELDRIDGE

Date: Apr 22, 1998

Enforcing Alimony Orders Without Self-Help: Insights from ELDRIDGE v. ELDRIDGE Introduction ELDRIDGE v. ELDRIDGE, decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on April 21, 1998, addresses critical...

Enforcing Partial Strict Foreclosures: Analysis of New Milford Savings Bank v. Maurice J. Jajer Et Al.

Date: Apr 1, 1998

Enforcing Partial Strict Foreclosures: Analysis of New Milford Savings Bank v. Maurice J. Jajer Et Al. Introduction In the landmark case of New Milford Savings Bank v. Maurice J. Jajer Et Al., the...

Clarifying Intent and Intoxication in Murder Convictions: Analyzing State of Connecticut v. Richard Austin

Date: Apr 1, 1998

Clarifying Intent and Intoxication in Murder Convictions: Analyzing State of Connecticut v. Richard Austin Introduction State of Connecticut v. Richard Austin is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Continuity of Contractual Rights in Holdover Tenancies: Insights from PETER-MICHAEL, INC. v. SEA SHELL ASSOCIATES ET AL.

Date: Apr 1, 1998

Continuity of Contractual Rights in Holdover Tenancies: Insights from PETER-MICHAEL, INC. v. SEA SHELL ASSOCIATES ET AL. Introduction PETER-MICHAEL, INC. v. SEA SHELL ASSOCIATES ET AL. (244 Conn....

Inclusion of Domestic Partner Contributions in Gross Income for Child Support Calculations: Unkelbach v. McNary

Date: Apr 1, 1998

Inclusion of Domestic Partner Contributions in Gross Income for Child Support Calculations: Unkelbach v. McNary Introduction Linda Joyce Unkelbach v. John Thomas McNary is a landmark case decided by...

PAMELA B. v. AARON MENT ET AL.: Judicial Remedies for Systemic Delay in Juvenile Custody Hearings

Date: Apr 1, 1998

PAMELA B. v. AARON MENT ET AL.: Judicial Remedies for Systemic Delay in Juvenile Custody Hearings Introduction In the landmark case Pamela B. v. Aaron Ment et al. (244 Conn. 296), the Supreme Court...

Accrual of Breach of Warranty Claims under UCC §42a-2-725: Tender of Delivery Defined by Physical Delivery, Not Contractual Testing

Date: Mar 18, 1998

Accrual of Breach of Warranty Claims under UCC §42a-2-725: Tender of Delivery Defined by Physical Delivery, Not Contractual Testing Introduction In the landmark case of Flagg Energy Development...