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CT Law Update Newsletter – December 2023
Discrimination Actions – Statute of Limitations Authored by: Justin R. Bengtson Schofield v. Rafley Inc., 222 Conn. App. 448 (2023). In March 2014, plaintiff was hired by a business that operated automobile maintenance and repair shops. Plaintiff filed an employment discrimination complaint in 2016 alleging employment discrimination on the basis [...]
CT Property and Casualty Insurance Law Newsletter – November 2023
Authored by: Joseph R. Ciollo Superior Court – Underinsured Motorist Coverage – Arbitration In Wedderburn et al v. Arbella Protection Insurance Company, Inc., the parties submitted to arbitration on the plaintiffs’ claims for Underinsured Motorist (“UIM”) coverage. After the arbitrator issued a decision in the defendant’s favor, the plaintiff’s filed [...]
Challenges for General Counsel – Buy In from Stakeholders
Unlike most litigators, who are asked to defend specific allegations raised within the bounds of a particular lawsuit or claim, general counsel (whether external or internal) must look beyond a single case and provide a larger strategy to help guide their client over the years. This often requires giving advice [...]
19 Morrison Mahoney Attorneys Named as “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” for 2023
Morrison Mahoney is pleased to announce its 19 attorneys who have been named to the 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists across seven practice areas. Connecticut Super Lawyers 2023 Thomas Anderson, PI Med Mal: Defense Massachusetts Super Lawyers 2023 Anthony E. Abeln, PI Med Mal: Defense Dennis R. Anti, PI Med Mal: [...]
CT Property and Casualty Insurance Law Newsletter – October 2023
Authored by Joseph R. Ciollo Superior Court – Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act – Home Improvement Act In Silva et al v. Betolatti, the plaintiffs hired the defendant contractor to perform home improvement services at their property. A dispute arose concerning the lack of progress on the job and the [...]
Morrison Mahoney Partner John Knight and Associate Christopher Groves Obtain Low Verdict following a Five-Day Trial in Brockton Superior Court
Morrison Mahoney Partner John Knight and Associate Christopher Groves obtained a very low verdict (substantially less than the original offer) following a five-day trial in the Brockton Superior Court. The plaintiff was rear-ended by our client at a high rate of speed, causing the plaintiff's car to be pushed off [...]
