The Connecticut Supreme Court addresses whether the special defense of governmental immunity for discretionary acts bars claims of negligence against drivers operating an “emergency vehicle” pursuant to the privileges provided by the emergency vehicle statute, General Statutes § 14-283. On…
The present action arises out of a motor vehicle collision allegedly caused by the defendant while operating a vehicle owned by one of the defendants within the general scope of his authority to do so. The prayer for relief claims…
The plaintiff alleges that he was injured when he fell on ice located on the defendant’s premises. The defendant moved for summary judgment, contending that, under the ongoing storm doctrine, the defendant did not owe the plaintiff a legal duty…
The plaintiff, the mother of a minor child, brought suit individually and on behalf of her minor child, against the defendant landlord asserting negligence against the defendant arising from an off-premises attack by a dog owned by one of defendant’s…
The plaintiff, Acceptance Indemnity Insurance Co., moved for summary judgment on the issue of its duty to defend the defendants. An underlying complaint filed by the administrator of the estate of Elle Migneault alleged that an individual used his position…
We know how important it is for people to recover compensation due to snow and ice falls. If it can be shown that a property owner failed to clear snow or ice in a timely manner, they are responsible for…
The plaintiff, Alessie, was waiting in the bakery section when another customer, operating a motorized scooter, struck the right leg of the plaintiff, causing him to do a belly flop on the floor, which resulted in injuries. The plaintiff filed…
The plaintiff, Wedderburn, sought underinsured motorist benefits from defendant, Budget Truck Rental LLC. The plaintiff alleged injuries in an automobile collision while operating a vehicle rented from Budget. The plaintiff alleged that the collision was a result of a non-party…
This action arose from a slip and fall premises liability suit. The plaintiff was a tenant in the defendant landlord’s building when she slipped on an exterior staircase of the apartment building. Her chief allegation was that the defendant was…
The plaintiff brought a declaratory judgment action against the defendant, Allstate, looking for the court to issue a declaratory judgment on the rights and obligations of the parties in regard to a motor vehicle collision involving a Brittney Flores. At…