Legal Articles, Car Accident

Police Immunity Insufficient in Suit for Decedent's Drowning Death

Blog post about a police officer who could not claim governmental immunity protection in a drowning death case.

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.

No Fault Found in City Reservoir Drowning

Blog post about municipal liability for citizens who drown in city reservoir.

Pregnant Mother Awarded $5000 for Fear and Anxiety

Blog post about a pregnant woman involved in a car accident being awarded $5,000 for fear and anxiety.

Court Denies Noneconomic Additur for Plaintiff Driver's $3,827.26 Award

Blog post about a case where the court did not allow an additur for plaintiff's non-economic damages.

$70,000 Award Inadequate; Jury Fails to Consider Plaintiff's Anxiety

Blog post about a jury award that was determined to be inadequate because it failed to take plaintiff's anxiety suffered as a result of the collision.

Plaintiff's Medical Bills Exceed Jury's Award for Economic Damages

Blog about a case where the amount of damages awarded to the plaintiff was insufficient to cover medical expenses due to a dispute about the seriousness of the plaintiff's injuries.

Failure to Allege Willful Recklessness Undermines Claim for Exemplary Damages

Blog post about a case where a failure by the plaintiff to allege willful recklessness undermined the claim for exemplary damages.

Tenant's Daughter Sustains Head Injury From Falling Concrete

Blog post about the liability of a landlord when one tenant's minor child accidentally injures another tenant's minor child.

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