Verdicts & Settlements
Cyclist's Widow Awarded Nearly $2.3 Million
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Thursday, January 10, 2013 | by CHRISTIAN NOLAN | The Connecticut Law Tribune
The family of a West Haven man who was struck and killed by a hotel van has been awarded nearly $2.3 million.
Former Nanny Awarded $371,000 After Collision
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Friday, January 4, 2013 | by CHRISTIAN NOLAN | The Connecticut Law Tribune
A Norwalk woman who was injured after her vehicle was forced over a highway embankment by a tractor-trailer was recently awarded nearly $371,000 by a Stamford jury.
Elderly Woman Collects $1.1 Million For Brain Injury
Friday, December 28, 2012 | by CHRISTIAN NOLAN | The Connecticut Law Tribune
An elderly woman who suffered a brain injury as a result of a car wreck with a homeless drunk driver received a jury award of more than $1.1 million.
Police Dog Bite Lawsuit Ends In Defense Verdict
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Friday, December 21, 2012 | by JAY STAPLETON | The Connecticut Law Tribune
Narell Stallworth, Calvin Smalls, Larise King v. Town of Stratford, Officer John Therina, Trooper Paul Comensanas: Three people who claimed they were bitten by a police dog during a fight outside of a nightclub will not recover any damages, after a federal jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendants.
Second Cruiser Crash Lawsuit Settles For $4 Million
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Thursday, December 20, 2012 | by CHRISTIAN NOLAN | The Connecticut Law Tribune
The estate of a teenager killed in a highly publicized crash involving a Milford police officer who was racing a colleague in the middle of the night will receive $4 million in a settlement with the city of Milford and the officer.
Former Biotech Executives Awarded $17 Million
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Friday, December 14, 2012 | by CHRISTIAN NOLAN | The Connecticut Law Tribune
Dennis L. Winger, et al. v. Life Technologies Corp.: Five high-ranking executives at a Norwalk company who were fired after the business changed ownership have been awarded $17.4 million.
Aetna To Pay $120 Million To Settle Class Action
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Friday, December 14, 2012 | by CHRISTIAN NOLAN | The Connecticut Law Tribune
In re: Aetna UCR Litigation, MDL No. 2020: Hartford-based Aetna Inc. will pay as much as $120 million to settle a federal class action in which plaintiffs alleged that the insurer provided inadequate payments to consumers who visited out-of-network medical providers and to the doctors who treated them.
Business Executive Settles With SEC For $1.4 Million
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Monday, December 10, 2012 | by CHRISTIAN NOLAN | The Connecticut Law Tribune
Securities and Exchange Commission v. I. Joseph Massoud: A Westport-based business executive accused of insider trading has settled a lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission by paying roughly $1.4 million and agreeing to leave the financial industry.
Chimp Attack Victim Gets $4 Million In Settlement
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Monday, December 10, 2012 | by CHRISTIAN NOLAN | The Connecticut Law Tribune
While lawyers for a Stamford woman who was attacked and disfigured by her friend's chimpanzee in 2009 still hope to get permission to sue the state of Connecticut for $150 million, they have reached a smaller, $4 million settlement with the estate of the chimp's owner.
Ex-Principal Gets $126,000 For Wrongful Termination
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Friday, November 30, 2012 | by JAY STAPLETON | The Connecticut Law Tribune
Andrew Cimmino v. Maria Marcoccia, Sally Lyddy, Ellen Tiedman, Bridgeport Board of Education. A former elementary school principal was awarded $126,000 in lost wages after a jury determined that false accusations by his former secretary and another school employee caused him to be fired.
