Verdicts & Settlements

Conn. Drug Company To Pay $95 Million Settlement

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

A Connecticut-based pharmaceutical company has agreed to pay $95 million to settle claims that the company promoted drugs for off-label uses and paid kickbacks to medical providers as an incentive for prescribing the drugs.

Police Shooting Case Ends In Defense Verdict

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Friday, November 2, 2012  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Douglas Brown et al. v. City of Bridgeport et al.: In a case involving an unusual set of circumstances, including a misidentified suspect, a Bridgeport police officer who shot an unarmed man in the back following a chase was cleared of wrongdoing by a jury after a month-long trial.

Woman Who Alleged Priest Sex Abuse Gets $1.1 Million

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Jane Doe v. Norwich Roman Catholic Diocese et al.: A now 48-year-old woman who claims that a Catholic priest sexually abused her several times when she was a young girl in the mid- to late 1970s has recovered $1.1 million in a settlement.

Pattern Of Latino Arrests Leads To Settlement

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Federal authorities claim that police officers in East Haven engaged in a pattern of discrimination and abuse toward Latinos. Now, a settlement agreement looks to put an end to the claim before a lawsuit is filed.

Chef Gets $316,000 Verdict After Neck Injury

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Tessa Scandariato Eichelberger v. Edward Borrelli: A Norwich woman who injured her neck in a car accident was recently awarded $316,000 by a jury, though the amount was reduced by 20 percent because she was found to be partially at fault.

Marathoner Injured In Rear-End Collision Walks Away With About $270,000

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Friday, October 19, 2012  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Timothy Kesselring v. Gunna Voight, et al.: A former marathon runner who developed back problems after getting rear-ended on Interstate 95 was recently awarded nearly $273,000 by a New Haven judge following a hearing in damages.

Salesman Awarded $162,000 For Knee Injury

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Monday, October 15, 2012  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Vincent Yaccarino v. Jarett Matlock, et al.: A North Haven salesman who was injured in a car accident on Interstate 95 was recently awarded $162,000 in damages by a judge.

Paramedic To Collect Fraction Of $1.1 Million Verdict

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Monday, October 15, 2012  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Richard J. Clow Jr. v. Travelers Home & Marine Insurance Co.: An Enfield paramedic and firefighter involved in an on-duty accident was awarded $1.1 million by a Hartford jury earlier this month, though he will collect far less than that for a variety of reasons.

Bank Reaches Record Settlement

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Tuesday, October 9, 2012 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Bank of America Corp. has agreed to pay $2.43 billion to settle alleged federal securities law violations in its acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. in 2009.

Consulting Firm Agrees To $1.27M Settlement

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Monday, October 8, 2012  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

A Glastonbury-based national consulting firm specializing in retirement and employee benefits has agreed to pay the U.S. Department of Labor $1.27 million to resolve allegations that it retained certain fees that should have been passed on to clients.