Connecticut Civil Litigation Legal Questions

Depending on the amount you should be refunded, you can sue in Small Claims (up  to $5,000. in CT) or in Superior Court. If you sue in Superior Court, you can also sue for specific performance.  I would need more details but if you would like to discuss options further, my office would be happy to consult with you and look further into this matter. 203.870.6700... Read More

Depending on the totality of the circumstances and the evidence available, you may have a case for wrongful prosecution.  However, one of the key elelments will be how the current criminal prosecution ends.   Please feel free to contact us for further assistance and information. 203.870.6700.... Read More

You did not give enough information to answer the question. An employer does not have to keep a job open after you are injured and unable to work.  However, they cannot take retalitory action against you for filing a WC claim.   If the employer can point to technical reason for terminating you, they will probably prevail unless you can prove that the technical reason was completey made up.... Read More

This is a very interesting fact pattern.  It raises quite a few questions.   How did she aquire the jewelry? Can you prove it was your mothers and yours? What is the value and where and how were you sued?  Feel free to contact me with further details if you are looking for help defending this action.... Read More

If you are found in default, you may still have time to cure the default by filing the appropriate paperwork, whether its an Appearance or Answer.  If you have a defense than you should get on that immediately. If you do nothing, as presumably you have thus far, the case will continue to judgment against you without you having to do anything.  Please feel free to contact us for further information.... Read More

You can sue the dealership for negligence, but I don't think it is a slam dunk.  I think different people could have different opinions s to whether the dealership acted reasonably, given that the building was locked and (presumably) this had proved to be adequate security in the past.  Also, I'm assuming that you had insurance that covered most if not all of your loss, thus most, if not all, of any damages you recovered from the dealership would go to repay the insurance company.  Indeed, the insurance company may decide to file a direct claim against the dealership, independent of you.  If you didn't have insurance, it's a different story, and the upside of suing probaly outweighs the downside.... Read More

Your question is not uncommon but further details need to be provided to be able to answer it.  How were you harrassed? How were you bullied? And how were you retaliated against?  How were you prevented from doing your job?  Did you hire an employer or emplioyee?  Some of this is confusing the way it is stated.  Please feel free to contact us for further assistance, but only if you can provide more details for us to review.  I wish you good luck.  203.870.6700.... Read More

Did you have a contract with your photographer? Were there any emails discussing price, quantity, quality, style...etc.? How much were you supposed to pay? Did you pay? if you had a contract, you may have a good cause of action. Please feel free to contact me if I can offer further assistance or information 203-870-6700.... Read More

Forgery is a crime, and the local prosecutor may be interested in prosecuting if you want to press charges.  For a civil suit of this type, however, you must be able to show damages.  Thus, for example, if they forged your signature on a contract, you can sue to invalidate the contract.  However, if the forgery did not cause you damage, for example if your name was forged on a document claiming that you are the new owner of a vehicle, which is true even though you didn't sign the document, you would not have a civil claim.... Read More

Please ask this question in a Nevada forum instead of Connecticut.  However, this may help, although I cannot guarantee accuracy here as I am not a licensed attorney in Nevada. I am a Connecticut and New York licensed Attorney. Contract (in writing): 4 or 6 years Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(1)(b) (2016); Nev. Rev. Stat. § 104.2725 (2016) Contract (not in writing): 4 years Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(2)(c) (2016); Nev. Rev. Stat. § 104.2725 (2016) ... Read More

In my opinion, you need a seasoned litigator with experience in civil and criminal litigation.  Someone who understands the case that has already been adjudicated and has the ability to properly utilize the case file in civil court would be very useful. Our firm regularly handles all varieties of both civil and criminal litgation and would be happy to discuss the matter further if you like.  Regarding a counter-claim, I would need to know more about the facts of the case and how events played out. ... Read More