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  • Law Talk 2-22-25

    Law Talk 2-22-25
    2025/02/22
    Today, we discussed multiple legal cases, including a neighbor dispute where a pool toy floated into another yard, and while attempting to return it, one neighbor tripped in a ditch, sustained an injury, and sued, leading to a debate on trespassing and Premises Liability Law. Another case involved two senior citizens, where assets promised to one ended up with someone else, raising questions about Undue Influence. Additionally, a caller sought advice after receiving a failure to stop ticket following a fender bender, believing it was undeserved, while another caller provided valuable insight on the situation.
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    41 分
  • Law Talk 2-8-25

    Law Talk 2-8-25
    2025/02/08
    Jacek and John are business partners. Their falling-out was marked by a series of vicious verbal tirades by John against Jacek, who was already in fragile health. Jacek sues him for emotional distress. Can he do that? We looked at what the Judge did with this one. 2. Jacob isn't allowed into a concert; he's too drunk. So he stumbles back to his car and starts to drive home, causing a fatal accident on the way. The decedent's parents sue the Concert Promoter, claiming it had a duty not to let Jacob get behind the wheel. We played You Be the Judge with the inimitable Joey Bourgoin, producer for the day. Joey predicted, correctly, the outcome of the parents' claim against the promoter. 3. Keyboard warriors, beware: Sean and Beth got into an emotionally charged dispute on their Town's Facebook page. Beth called Sean a White Supremacist. Sean sued her for defamation. What happened to this claim at Court? We provided some juicy details, the outcome (from the Connecticut Supreme Court), and some words to the wise regarding this type of keyboard warfare. Listener calls: a listener engaged us in a discussion of what factors lawyers consider when advising a client whether to settle a personal injury case or take it to trial.
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    42 分
  • Law Talk 2-1-25

    Law Talk 2-1-25
    2025/02/01
    Today's discussion covers several legal cases and inquiries. It includes an adverse possession case questioning whether maintaining a property’s lawn and hedges grants ownership, with permissive accommodation considered. A suggestion of death case resulted in dismissal due to the defendant's passing. A drunk driving incident involves a concert goer who drank in the parking lot but was denied entry, later driving home and causing a fatal accident. Additionally, a caller asks about a late aunt’s estate, which was closed after probate but now faces a state audit for unpaid income tax. Another caller seeks clarification on an incarceration lien on an estate.
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    40 分
  • Law Talk 1-25-25

    Law Talk 1-25-25
    2025/01/25
    Today’s discussion covers three legal cases: a real estate matter where buyers submitted an offer and signed a contract but failed to obtain the property, addressing Specific Performance, the Mailbox Rule, and the importance of the "time is of the essence" clause; a home improvement dispute where a contractor was held personally liable for performing unsafe and poor quality work while demanding cash, as outlined in the Home Improvement Contractors Act; and a life insurance issue where a caller’s policy was terminated after a form and payment were sent to an outdated address, highlighting miscommunication and the role of certified mail.
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    40 分
  • Law Talk 1-18-25

    Law Talk 1-18-25
    2025/01/18
    Today's cases include a dog bite incident where a child is injured, and the dog's former owner claims no responsibility, stating the dog was sold at a flea market, raising issues of dog keeper liability. A neighbor dispute over parking dives into legal concepts such as Quiet Title Action, Adverse Possession, and Easement by Necessity. Another Adverse Possession case involves a legal stalemate where both parties sue each other, but no one prevails. Finally, an age discrimination case focuses on a woman with a physical disability who argues she must walk down stairs backward for safety, while the town insists she descend forward, highlighting issues of accommodation and discrimination.
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    40 分
  • Law Talk 1-4-25

    Law Talk 1-4-25
    2025/01/04
    Today’s show covered several cases and topics, starting with Jeffery's fall at a town hall and a broader conversation about tort reform. A car accident case was highlighted, involving a rear end collision where the at fault driver did not defend the lawsuit, leading to court discussions on default judgments and damages. One caller reported a driver crashing into their wall, only to have the insurance company deny the claim, citing a medical emergency. Another caller shared an incident where a friend borrowed a nephew’s overloaded truck, was pulled over, found with an unknown jar of marijuana, and failed a breathalyzer test despite not drinking, resulting in the mandatory use of an ignition interlock device. Lastly, a caller questioned the legality of a bank attempting to repossess items tied to a discharged debt under Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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    41 分
  • Law Talk 12-21-24

    Law Talk 12-21-24
    2024/12/21
    Today’s discussion highlights several legal cases, including issues related to condominium ownership, associations, and a slip-and-fall accident on a grocery store sidewalk caused by rock salt. One caller seeks clarification on pedestrian right-of-way laws involving vehicles, while another shares their opinion on the previously mentioned slip-and-fall case. Other cases include a neighbor dispute over an obstructed beach view and a case addressing punitive damages for a worker who developed mesothelioma due to occupational exposure.
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    40 分
  • Law Talk 12-14-24

    Law Talk 12-14-24
    2024/12/14
    Today’s discussion covers cases involving second time offenders and Connecticut's Clean Slate Law. Topics include a neighbor dispute over target shooting, where mediation succeeded but lacked a written agreement, a boundary property case deemed moot by zoning enforcement, and false claims involving a broken barstool at a party. Additionally, there were calls from listeners seeking advice on being an Uber or Lyft driver, including tips for independent contractors, and questions about HOA laws, condo ownership, and snow removal equipment.
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    41 分