Connecticut has seen its fair share of ATV accidents in the last few months. Two Connecticut teens were seriously injured and another killed in two separate July accidents. None of the teens was wearing a helmet or protective padding at the time of the ATV crashes. ATVs continue to rise in popularity, and as…
A Parenting Plan in Connecticut is a document that sets forth the parent’s rights and responsibilities concerning their child. Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 46-56a(d), a Parenting Plan should address the following: 1. A schedule of physical residence for the child; 2. Provisions allocating decision-making authority to one or both parents regarding the…
A bitter, former partner posted three fake online reviews. Of course, all posts were negative. Jury awarded $150,000 in punitive damages. Check out this case from Missouri: Fake Online Reviews Lead To Big Defamation Damages | Lawinfo Blog
Have you heard about divorce insurance? Apparently, it is a form of casualty insurance – the insurance is designed to cover the financial loss resulting from a divorce. The cost is $15.99 per month per unit of insurance. A unit is worth $1,250. The policies mature after 4 years of marriage. I did a little…
This blog is about Connecticut DCF appeals concerning a DCF Substantiation and/or a Central Registry decision. It does not pertain to appealing other orders, which were entered in the Juvenile Court. As mentioned in a previous blog, DCF has 45 days to complete their Investigation. At the conclusion of the Investigation, the parent or guardian…
Lawyers for Charla Nash have filed for permission to sue the State of Connecticut. They argue that that Department of Environmental Protection failed to exercise their authority to seize the chimp. The State of Connecticut contends they are not liable since they did not own the chimp nor did the State have any role…