Legal Articles, Defamation & Slander
CT Bullying Law Focuses on Overall School Climate
Blog post discussing the new Connecticut law seeking to reduce instances of bullying in schools.
School Board Held Liable In Bullied Student's Suicide
Blog post about a school board having legal liability for a bullied student's suicide.
CT's Courts Take Active Role in School Bullying Problem
Blog post about Connecticut courts taking steps to address the issue of bullying in schools.
Former Mobil Employee Sues for Wrongful Termination and Defamation
Blog post about a former employee of Mobil Chemical Company suing them for wrongful termination and defamation of character.
The Effects and Consequences of Bullying: An Overview
Blog post giving an overview on the topic of bullying. Topics include what actions constitute bullying and some of the possible effects on your child.
Immunity Preempts Abused Student's Claim for Negligence
Blog post about a student that was unable to sue the school board because they were protected by governmental immunity.
Mother Owes Student $15,000 For Emotional Distress
Blog post about a case where a student was able to recover $15,000 from the mother of a fellow student for libelous statements made by the mother.
Abused Special Education Student Sues School Board and City
Blog post about a special education student suing Stamford on a claim of negligence.
Lacrosse Coach Liable For Student's Head Injury
Blog post about a lacrosse coach found liable for a student's injury when another player on the team threw a lacrosse ball at his head right before a team practice.
The Fundamental Elements of State Anti-Bullying Laws
Blog post about state laws designed to prevent bullying.