Middletown Jury Awards $2.58 Million Verdict in Major Premises Liability Case
A Middletown jury delivered a $2,582,952.89 verdict for a plaintiff who suffered a severe arm fracture in a slip-and-fall. The award included over $2.3 million in non-economic damages, highlighting significant life impact requiring surgical intervention.
Connecticut Appellate Court Upholds $1.4 Million Slip-and-Fall Verdict
The Connecticut Appellate Court affirmed a $1.4 million award for a slip-and-fall outside a bank in Willimantic. The case involved catastrophic injuries including paralysis, ensuring recovery of the original verdict plus post-judgment interest.
New Haven Files Lawsuit Against Landlord Over “Shocking” Safety Violations
The City of New Haven revoked licenses for 21 properties after discovering over 100 housing code violations. This case highlights the intersection of regulatory enforcement and premises liability regarding tenant safety.
Summary Judgment Granted in Complex Driveway
Connecticut Superior Court ruled in favor of a landlord-defendant. The defense successfully argued that regular inspections were conducted and there was no “actual or constructive notice” of the defect—a critical threshold in state premises law.
Connecticut Court Reaffirms Evidentiary Standards in Dismissal
A recent legal ruling reaffirmed the strict evidentiary burden on plaintiffs. The court dismissed a claim because the plaintiff could not prove the property owner had notice of the hazard, serving as a precedent for notice-based defense.
