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.
In this wrongful-death medical malpractice case, the parents of a 27-week premature infant alleged that Yale New Haven Hospital fed their baby bovine-based fortifier and formula in the NICU despite the mother’s expressed desire that he receive only human milk,…
Two spouses sued the employer’s workers’ compensation defense lawyer and his firm for abuse of process and loss of consortium after a contentious comp case, alleging that the attorney’s litigation conduct (including allegedly improper motions and tactics) harmed them. The…
After an auto accident, the insured recovered the tortfeasor’s $50,000 policy limits and then pursued underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits under her own $100,000 policy. The insurer valued the claim below $50,000 and, after arbitration, was ordered to pay $19,500 in…
The plaintiff fell through a defective drainage grate in the Pitkin Street Tunnel, a public roadway controlled by the city, and won at a court trial on her municipal defective highway claim under § 13a‑149. On appeal, the city attacked…
A Wolcott police officer injured by an intoxicated exotic dancer at an adult nightclub brought Dram Shop, reckless service of alcohol, negligent security, and negligent supervision claims against the club, its owner, and related entities. The trial court struck most…
In the matter of Bowes v Lamplighter Motel of Clinton, LLC, the plaintiff alleged that he fell on black ice in the early morning hours of February 27, 2002, while he was a guest at the defendant’s motel. He testified…
Insurance Coverage / UIM & Bad Faith (Auto) Court partially grants, partially denies motion to strike wide-ranging UIM / bad-faith complaint against auto insurer The plaintiff was injured in a 2022 motor vehicle collision. The tortfeasor carried liability insurance with…
Negligent Supervision / Third-Party Criminal Acts Court strikes claims against parents for adult son’s fatal stabbing of neighbor, finding no duty to control or warn This wrongful-death case arises from a tragic killing between neighbors. The decedent was allegedly stabbed…
Municipal Highway Defect / Sidewalk Trip-and-Fall After a full bench trial, city wins 13a-149 sidewalk case for lack of proof on the statute’s elements A pedestrian sued the City of Hartford under the municipal highway defect statute, General Statutes §…
Premises Liability / Condo & Hospitality Parking Lot Assault: Unit owner wins summary judgment by showing no duty for injuries in condominium “common elements” The plaintiff claimed he was assaulted in a parking lot serving a condominium-style hospitality property. He…
