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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.

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.

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.

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.

Responsiblity of Camp Director Disputed in Camper's Death

Blog post about the liability of a camp director when a camper was killed in a mountain biking accident while at camp.

Court Denies State Indemnity in Campers' Wrongful Death Action

Blog post about the liability of the state and a church in a case where two girls on a church-sponsored camping event were killed in an accident.

Amusement Park Possibly Reckless in Child's Water Slide Death

Blog post about the liability of a water park in the wrongful death lawsuit brought by the parents of the deceased boy.

Loss of Consortium Improperly Applied in Amusement Park Claim

Blog about Connecticut's refusal to extend the "loss of consortium" claim to wrongfully killed children.

Court Holds Connecticut Nursing Home Liable in Wrongful Death Claim

Blog post about a case against a nursing home for wrongful death and medical malpractice.

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