The following summaries are intended to provide quick summaries of some aspects of recent CT legal developments on accident and insurance issues. Most of these matters were not handled by Jackson O’Keefe, LLP. The summaries are provided as a news summary only. The summaries are not comprehensive, and readers are referred to the primary sources for full details. These summaries are not legal advice. You should consult with an attorney with regard to your situation.
This action involves a premises liability claim in which the plaintiff alleges that she was injured when she stepped into a hole on a grassy area between the curb and the sidewalk in front of the defendant’s home. On May…
The plaintiffs filed this suit against the defendant in Connecticut Superior Court following a motor vehicle collision. The plaintiffs claimed that the collision was caused by the negligence of an employee of the defendant during the scope of such employment.…
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 plaintiffs commenced this action seeking underinsured motorist coverage benefits from four insurers, including the defendant, Ohio Casualty Insurance Company. The plaintiff alleges that he was operating a motor vehicle insured by Markel Insurance Company on Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania…
In this action to recover underinsured motorist benefits, the insured-plaintiff appeals from the judgment of the trial court rendering summary judgment for defendant, Phoenix Insurance Company. On November 16, 2017, the plaintiff was operating a rental vehicle on her way…
This is an insurance coverage dispute stemming from the death of an individual who was shot on the premises of the defendant, Ryan’s Pub, LLC. The defendant is an insured of the plaintiff, Tudor Insurance Company. In the underlying lawsuit,…
The plaintiff, Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company, brings a declaratory judgment action seeking a declaration that it has neither a duty to defend nor indemnify the defendant in connection with a personal injury action brought against him. The underlying action…
The defendant, Travelers Property Casualty Company of America, moves to strike counts nine and ten of the insured-plaintiff’s complaint, arguing that it did not breach its contract with the plaintiff and does not owe the plaintiff a duty to defend…
The present matter arises out of a motor vehicle accident between the plaintiff and defendant. The court states that the determination of damages involves a question of fact and when damages are claimed, they are an essential element of the…
This suit arises from a motor vehicle accident in which the plaintiff alleges that the defendant was negligent and caused the collision and resulting injuries. The plaintiff also asserts a claim against the defendant driver’s employer, CBRE, Inc., alleging that…