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Defendant's Intoxication Lacks Substance In Apportionment Claim

Blog about a plaintiff who was assaulted while drunk.

Court Awards $6,544 To Driver Injured In Street Sweeper Debacle

Blog explaining the state's liability for a street-sweeper backing into a driver's car.

Plaintiff's Injury Claim Undermined by Lack of Specificity

Blog about an injury claim that failed because of a lack of specificity.

Plaintiff's Damages for Wrongful Death Precludes Malpractice Claim

Blog post about why Connecticut does not allow one to bring a claim of medical malpractice and wrongful death under the theory of double recovery being bad for public policy.

No Liability Established in Chemical Explosion

Blog post about an employer's liability for a chemical explosion.

Driver's Injury By Falling Debris Meets Defective Highway Statute

Blog about a driver who was hit by falling debris and the state's subsequent liability.

Doctrine of Parental Immunity Precludes Mother's Action Against Father

Blog post about a woman who sued the father of her minor child for an injury the child sustained in his care and how the doctrine of parental immunity applied and protected him from the suit.

Employee Injury Claim Fails Despite Motor Vehicle Provision

Blog about an employee whose injury claim failed in a car accident case.

Employer Granted Motion to Dismiss in Toxic Tort Lawsuit

Blog post about a case involving a wrongful death claim against an employer that was allegedly caused by toxic substances in the workplace.

Business Not Liable For 'Faulty' Waiting Room Chair

Blog post about the liability of a business for the injury of a customer that happened when a waiting room chair collapsed.

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