Legal Articles, Lawsuit & Dispute

Court Upholds Mobile Home Resident's Private Nuisance Claim

Blog post about a resident of a mobile home suing the park owner for negligence and private nuisance after being injured in a fall caused by cracked pavement.

Woman's Emotional Distress Not Barred By Sexual Harassment Claim

Blog post about a woman who brought suit against her employer for claims of sexual harassment and emotional distress.

Parent's Product Liability & CUTPA Claims Upheld in Toxic Furniture Lawsuit

Blog post about a case involving products liability claim caused by a piece of toxic furniture.

No 'Breach of Contract' In University's Suspension of Cheating Student

Blog post about a student who sued Yale University for breach of contract after she was suspended due to allegations of cheating.

Court Holds Town Accountable for Injury Caused By Student Bullying

Blog post about a case where a town was held liable for the actions of a school bully because the doctrine of governmental immunity was not applicable.

Town Granted Immunity in Cheerleading Fiasco

Blog post about a case where the doctrine of governmental immunity applied to protect a town from liability when a cheerleader was injured during practice.

Court Reversed Expulsion of Student, Finds Knife Allegations Unreliable

Blog post about a student whose expulsion was overturned because allegations of finding a knife that he used to threaten another student were unreliable.

Mother Claims Responsive Classroom Model Inflicted Distress on Children

Blog post about a mother suing the school of her minor children for emotional distress due to new school policies on classroom management.

Student's Hairstyle Prevails Over School Board

Blog post about the rights of students in schools.

Retirement Credits Denied For Teacher In Suspension for Sticky Fingers

Blog post about a teacher who was denied retirement credits due to a suspension for theft.

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