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Improper Plea Dismisses Claim Against Drug-Induced Driver

Blog post about a case where the claim against a driver who was under the influence of drugs was dismissed because it was not properly pleaded.

BAC Not Required In Establishing Dram Shop Claim

Blog post on the the establishment of a Dram Shop claim under Connecticut law.

Social Host Held Responsible in Drunk Driving Accident

Blog post on the liability of social hosts when they serve alcohol and their intoxicated guests are involved in car accidents.

Court Denies Treble Damages in Drunk Driving Accident

Blog post about a case where treble damages were denied in the event of a car accident caused by a drunk driver.

Plaintiff Driver Awarded $43,540.45 In Dram Shop Suit

Blog post on a case where a plaintiff was awarded damages from a bar that kept serving him alcohol despite the fact that he was already drunk and proceeded to get into a car accident driving home.

Prejudgment of $250k Held Against Lounge in Dram Shop Lawsuit

Blog post about a judgment of damages against the alcohol permittee of a sports lounge in a drunk driving case.

$1.75 Million Awarded to Passenger in Drunk Driving Accident

Article on a large award of damages awarded to a passenger's estate in a car accident case where the defendant was drunk.

Court Rejects Drunk Driver's Comparative Negligence Defense

Blog post about the use of the comparative negligence defense when the defendant was drunk.

School Bullying: What You Need to Know

Blog post on the topic of bullying and the federal and state laws that protect against it,

Student's Imminent Injury Sparks Exception to School Immunity

Blog post on a case involving an injury at a public school and the issue of who constitutes "imminent harm" under Connecticut law.

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