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• “Forever Chemicals” In Firefighter Foam May Face New Regulations in Connecticut

  February 6, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Connecticut lawmakers are considering measures to combat and remove toxic chemicals found in firefighting foam and other products from the state's waters after the governor said he may pass such measures through executive orders if necessary.

• Lawsuit Against Remington Over Sandy Hook School Shooting Allowed to Proceed

  March 15, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  The Connecticut Supreme Court is allowing a wrongful death lawsuit filed by parents of Sandy Hook massacre victims to proceed.

• Gun Manufacturer Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit over Sandy Hook School Shooting

  December 16, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The families of some victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Bushmaster and those who distributed and sold the gun to the shooter.

• GM Ignition Recall Probes Launched By Several States’ Attorneys General

  June 12, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  GM now faces an investigation by states into its actions leading up to a massive ignition switch recall.

• Hospital Brain Infection Risk After Surgery May Be Unavoidable: Report

  September 16, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Exposure to a deadly brain-eating disease may be unavoidable in some cases, due to its resistance to sterilization techniques.

• Aveeno Baby Wash Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Use of Chemicals

  February 8, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Two Connecticut women filed a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over its Aveeno baby wash and baby shampoo...

• Hospital Malpractice Lawsuit Filed Over Operating Room Table Fall

  May 25, 2012

  Staff Writers

  A Connecticut woman has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a New Haven hospital after suffering severe injuries when she...

• Mesothelioma Lawsuit Results in $2.4M Verdict, Including Punitives

  May 25, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A tile setter’s association has been ordered to pay $2.4 million in damages to a New Haven worker who died...

• Food Poisoning Cases From Recalled Pet Food Reported Among Humans

  May 9, 2012

  Staff Writers

  At least 14 people in nine states have been diagnosed with salmonella food poisoning, which may have been caused by...

• Prempro Trial Ends in $4M Compensatory Damage Award, Plus Punatives

  April 24, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A Connecticut jury has ordered Pfizer to pay $4 million in compensatory damages to a woman who was diagnosed with...