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Girlfriend’s Helplessness Claim Fails Due to Voluntary Intoxication

Blog post about a woman who was unable to sue her boyfriend for negligence because of her own voluntary intoxication.

Municipality Held Negligent in Dog Attack

Blog post about a municipality that found to be liable in a case where there was a dog attack.

Municipality Found Liable in Summer Camp Drowning

Blog about a municipality that was found liable for the death of a minor child who drowned on town property.

Police Immunity Insufficient in Suit for Decedent's Drowning Death

Blog post about a police officer who could not claim governmental immunity protection in a drowning death case.

After Hours Access to Municipal Swimming Pool Preempts Immunity

Blog about a case where governmental immunity protection was denied for a town after a minor died in a municipal swimming pool after hours.

CT Court Upholds Judgment for Lifeguards in Wrongful Death Action

Blog post about the liability of lifeguards sued for wrongful death of claimant's daughter.

No Fault Found in City Reservoir Drowning

Blog post about municipal liability for citizens who drown in city reservoir.

Pregnant Mother Awarded $5000 for Fear and Anxiety

Blog post about a pregnant woman involved in a car accident being awarded $5,000 for fear and anxiety.

Court Denies Noneconomic Additur for Plaintiff Driver's $3,827.26 Award

Blog post about a case where the court did not allow an additur for plaintiff's non-economic damages.

$70,000 Award Inadequate; Jury Fails to Consider Plaintiff's Anxiety

Blog post about a jury award that was determined to be inadequate because it failed to take plaintiff's anxiety suffered as a result of the collision.

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