Connecticut

Connecticut Construction Worker Secures $2 Million in Lawsuit Victory After Near-Fatal Electrocution Incident in Trench

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Hartford, CT — In a significant legal victory, a Connecticut construction worker has been awarded $2 million in damages after a near-fatal incident involving Eversource Energy. The jury decided in favor of the worker, who narrowly escaped death due to electrocution while working in a trench. The case centered around the worker who, during his employment on a construction project, came into close contact with dangerously live electrical wires that had been improperly marked. According to the lawsuit, the incident, which brought the worker perilously close to losing his life, resulted from Eversource Energy’s alleged … Read more

Connecticut Construction Worker Awarded $2 Million in Damages After Near-Fatal Electrocution Incident at Work

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Stamford, CT – A Connecticut construction worker has won a $2 million lawsuit against power company Eversource Energy, after he survived a near-fatal accident that could have ended his career, or worse, cost him his life. The incident, which has had lasting repercussions for the worker’s physical and emotional health, occurred nearly four years ago when he was nearly electrocuted on the job. The worker, whose identity has not been disclosed, was working within a trench when he came into horrifically close contact with a live electrical wire that had purportedly been left unmarked. Legal … Read more

Former Connecticut Inmate Wins $1.3 Million in Lawsuit Claiming Stabbing by Prison Guard

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Hartford, CT – A federal jury recently awarded $1.3 million to a former inmate who claimed he was stabbed by a guard while serving time in a Connecticut state prison. The decision came after the ex-prisoner, represented by his legal team, accused the correctional officer of assault in a case that highlights concerns about inmate safety and prison personnel conduct. The victim, who had been incarcerated at the time of the incident, alleged that the attack was unprovoked and resulted in serious physical injuries and emotional distress. During the trial, evidence presented included medical reports … Read more

Connecticut Pioneers Paid Leave for Family Violence Victims: A Model for National Legislation?

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Hartford, CT — Connecticut, recognized for its innovative policies, first established its family violence leave law in 2010. This pioneering legislation bars employers from firing, penalizing or threatening employees who are victims of family violence or who participate in related court proceedings. The state law also mandates that employers provide paid or unpaid leave to these victims for necessary related activities during the year. Recent amendments have expanded the scope of this law to include paid leave benefits from the state under certain circumstances, such as leaves due to sexual assaults involving the employee or … Read more