Connecticut

Connecticut Broadens Telemarketing Legislation: Key Changes You Need to Know

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Hartford, Connecticut — Connecticut is intensifying its crackdown on invasive telemarketing practices with a significant expansion of existing laws, aimed at curbing the increasing number of deceptive and unsolicited calls plaguing consumers across the state. The new legislation, which recently came into effect, imposes stricter limitations and requirements on telemarketers, reflecting growing concerns about privacy and the urgent need for increased consumer protection. The revised statutes mandate that all telemarketers operating in Connecticut now obtain prior express written consent before making unsolicited sales calls. This move aligns with growing national trends emphasizing the protection of … Read more

Connecticut Couple Wins $3.9 Million in Lawsuit After Staircase Fall at Winstead Property

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Waterbury, Conn. — In a significant legal decision, a Waterbury jury recently handed down a $3.9 million verdict in favor of a couple in a premises liability lawsuit, highlighting the responsibilities property owners hold in ensuring safety on their properties. James and Jessica Papp, the plaintiffs in the case, pursued legal action against Hedgerow Properties LLC following a perilous fall that James Papp endured. The incident occurred on an exterior staircase at a Hedgerow-owned property in Winsted, Connecticut, which the couple argued was negligently maintained. The case underscores the critical importance of property maintenance and … Read more

Connecticut Attorney General Backs Florida’s New Age Restrictions on Firearm Purchases

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Hartford, CT – In a significant legislative development, Connecticut’s Attorney General has expressed support for a law similar to one recently enacted in Florida, which bars individuals under 21 from purchasing firearms. This endorsement comes amidst growing concerns over gun violence and the safety of young adults and teenagers, particularly in school environments. The Connecticut Attorney General’s backing is seen as a response to the increasing instances of gun-related incidents involving youths. It aligns with a broader sentiment shared by law enforcement officials and public safety advocates who believe stricter age restrictions could serve as … Read more

Connecticut Jury Orders $308K Payout in Long-Running Icy Driveway Injury Lawsuit

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Milford, Connecticut – After a seven-year legal battle over a slip-and-fall incident on an icy driveway, a Connecticut jury has awarded $308,208 to Niomie Porretti, the plaintiff in the case. The central issue of the lawsuit, filed in January 2017, was determining the responsibility for ice removal at a residential property owned by Mirushe Gashi. Porretti asserted that she sustained injuries to her head, neck, back, and knees as a result of falling on ice hidden beneath snow on Gashi’s property. Her legal team introduced testimony from medical experts indicating that the falls’ impact would … Read more