Connecticut Voices for Civil Justice

The Hartford Business Journal released an editorial supporting HB 7063, which would allow for full disclosure of policy limits without having to go to trial.
They take a close look at the positions of both CTLA and CBIA and come to this conclusion:
…a close look at the facts shows that CBIA is probably a lot more […]

Stamford Trial Lawyer writes on Senate Bill 1268, which would permit a parent or child to make a claim for damages in the event of death or permanent injury. In his post, he also offers us a scathing review of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA).
To explain the current state of affairs in […]

Yesterday, February 13, the Labor and Public Employees Committee passed SB 847, which would provide commissioners with the flexibility to grant discretionary 31-308a benefits to the most severely injured workers for lost wages due to permanent injury.
What are 31-308a benefits? Click here to find out.
This is the second priority bill we have seen move […]

On January 9, 2007, the Labor and Public Employees Committee held an informational hearing on workers’ compensation issues. Commissioner John Matropietro appeared with very interesting testimony, while Attorney Bob Sheldon represented the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.
Click here for the full transcript.

The Labor and Public Employees Committee heard testimony this week regarding S.B. 153. This bill would provide benefits to workers who are scarred and disfigured on the job–for all parts of the body. As the law stands now, workers can only claim benefits for scars appearing on the head, hands, or neck.
Joe Atkinson […]

On Tuesday, January 30, the Labor and Public Employees Committee held a public hearing on 18 workers’ compensation bills. The Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association had several attorneys come and testify. The committee should be voting on the bills soon.
Read the testimony of attorneys Frank Costello, Chris Grotz, Nathan Shafner, and Bob Sheldon.

Attorney Nathan […]