Connecticut Case Commentaries

Rizzo Pool Company v. Del Grosso: Defining Attorney’s Fees Entitlement under §42-150bb in Connecticut Consumer Contracts

Date: Feb 19, 1997

Rizzo Pool Company v. Del Grosso: Defining Attorney’s Fees Entitlement under §42-150bb in Connecticut Consumer Contracts Introduction Rizzo Pool Company v. Del Grosso et al. is a landmark case...

Coric v. Freeman Estate: Upholding Attorney's Fiduciary Duty in Setting Aside Defaults

Date: Jan 29, 1997

Coric v. Freeman Estate: Upholding Attorney's Fiduciary Duty in Setting Aside Defaults Introduction In the landmark case of Coric v. Freeman Estate, the Supreme Court of Connecticut addressed...

Enhancing Payment Bond Enforcement and Settlement Incentives: Analysis of Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman, Inc. v. EI Constructors, Inc. (239 Conn. 708)

Date: Jan 22, 1997

Enhancing Payment Bond Enforcement and Settlement Incentives: Analysis of Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman, Inc. v. EI Constructors, Inc. (239 Conn. 708) Introduction In Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman, Inc. v. EI...

Ambiguity in Insurance Policies: The Colleen Hansen v. Ohio Casualty Insurance Company Decision

Date: Jan 1, 1997

Ambiguity in Insurance Policies: The Colleen Hansen v. Ohio Casualty Insurance Company Decision Introduction The case of Colleen Hansen, Executrix (Estate of Richard P. Hansen), et al. v. Ohio...

Establishing the Educational Nature of Residency Agreements: Insights from SHAILESH GUPTA v. NEW BRITAIN GENERAL HOSPITAL

Date: Jan 1, 1997

Establishing the Educational Nature of Residency Agreements: Insights from SHAILESH GUPTA v. NEW BRITAIN GENERAL HOSPITAL Introduction The case of Shailesh Gupta v. New Britain General Hospital...

Affirming the Enforcement of Local Zoning Height Restrictions and Criteria for Injunctive Relief: Robert BAUER v. WASTE MANAGEMENT OF CONNECTICUT, Inc.

Date: Jan 1, 1997

Affirming the Enforcement of Local Zoning Height Restrictions and Criteria for Injunctive Relief: Robert BAUER v. WASTE MANAGEMENT OF CONNECTICUT, Inc. Introduction The case of Robert BAUER v. WASTE...

Mailing Provisions as Directory: Significance of Crest Pontiac Cadillac, Inc. v. Hadley

Date: Dec 11, 1996

Mailing Provisions as Directory: Significance of Crest Pontiac Cadillac, Inc. v. Hadley Introduction Crest Pontiac Cadillac, Inc., et al. v. Nancy Hadley, Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, et al. is a...

Recognition of Family Autonomy in Grandparent Visitation Rights: Castagno v. Wholean

Date: Nov 27, 1996

Recognition of Family Autonomy in Grandparent Visitation Rights: Castagno v. Wholean Introduction In JEAN T. CASTAGNO ET AL. v. TINA WHOLEAN ET AL. (239 Conn. 336), the Supreme Court of Connecticut...

Beacon Industries Liability for Environmental Contamination under Indemnity Clause Affirmed: A New Precedent in Contractual Indemnification for Environmental Damage

Date: Nov 27, 1996

Beacon Industries Liability for Environmental Contamination under Indemnity Clause Affirmed: A New Precedent in Contractual Indemnification for Environmental Damage Introduction The case of 24...

Overruling Pietrorazio: Expanding Appellate Review in Connecticut

Date: Aug 28, 1996

Overruling Pietrorazio: Expanding Appellate Review in Connecticut Introduction The case of Raymond Santopietro, Jr., et al. v. City of New Haven et al. (239 Conn. 207) marks a significant turning...

Strict Interpretation of §4-61(a): Requirements for Third-Party Impleaders Against State

Date: Aug 21, 1996

Strict Interpretation of §4-61(a): Requirements for Third-Party Impleaders Against State Introduction In the landmark case Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation v. Peabody, N.E., Inc., et al. (239...

Enforceability of Stipulated Judgments in Wrongful Death Cases: Insights from Black v. Goodwin, Loomis & Britton

Date: Aug 21, 1996

Enforceability of Stipulated Judgments in Wrongful Death Cases: Insights from Black v. Goodwin, Loomis & Britton Introduction In the landmark case of Charles Black, Administrator (Estate of DeWitt C....

State of Connecticut v. Heriberto Lopez: Establishing Enhanced Standards for Admissibility of Third-Party Statements

Date: Aug 21, 1996

State of Connecticut v. Heriberto Lopez: Establishing Enhanced Standards for Admissibility of Third-Party Statements Introduction State of Connecticut v. Heriberto Lopez (239 Conn. 56, 1996) is a...

Validity and Enforcement of Antenuptial Agreements Under Chosen Law: Analysis of Elgar v. Elgar

Date: Aug 14, 1996

Validity and Enforcement of Antenuptial Agreements Under Chosen Law: Analysis of Elgar v. Elgar Introduction The case of Pamela F. Elgar v. Eric M. Elgar, Administrator (Estate of George P. Elgar)...

Petroleum Exclusion and Statute of Limitations in Reimbursement Claims: Doty v. Mucci

Date: Aug 14, 1996

Petroleum Exclusion and Statute of Limitations in Reimbursement Claims: Doty v. Mucci Introduction Matthew W. Doty et al. v. Steve Mucci (238 Conn. 800) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Municipalities Excluded from Immunity under Recreational Land Use Act: CONWAY v. WILTON

Date: Aug 7, 1996

Municipalities Excluded from Immunity under Recreational Land Use Act: CONWAY v. WILTON Introduction Conway v. Town of Wilton et al. (238 Conn. 653, 1996) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Affirmation of Sole Admission and Sufficiency of Prior Inconsistent Statement in Murder Conviction: State of Connecticut v. Shawn Newsome

Date: Aug 7, 1996

Affirmation of Sole Admission and Sufficiency of Prior Inconsistent Statement in Murder Conviction State of Connecticut v. Shawn Newsome (238 Conn. 588) Introduction The case of State of Connecticut...

Discretionary Remedies in Employment Discrimination: Analysis of COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES v. TRUELOVE AND MACLEAN, INC.

Date: Jul 31, 1996

Discretionary Remedies in Employment Discrimination: Analysis of COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES v. TRUELOVE AND MACLEAN, INC. Introduction The case of COMMISION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND...

Affirmation of Arbitration Award: Standards for Manifest Disregard of Law under the Prompt Pay Act and CUTPA

Date: Jul 31, 1996

Affirmation of Arbitration Award: Standards for Manifest Disregard of Law under the Prompt Pay Act and CUTPA Introduction The case of Saturn Construction Company, Inc. v. Premier Roofing Company,...

State of Connecticut v. Daniel Webb: Affirmation of Death Penalty under State Constitutional Standards

Date: Jul 31, 1996

State of Connecticut v. Daniel Webb: Affirmation of Death Penalty under State Constitutional Standards Introduction State of Connecticut v. Daniel Webb (238 Conn. 389) is a landmark decision by the...