Episodes

  • Law Talk 8-16-25

    Law Talk 8-16-25
    Aug 16 2025
    Today’s show features a range of legal topics, starting with a landlord vs tenant dispute involving unauthorized entry onto property, followed by a case against an insurance company over roof damage and the unexpected need for additional repairs. We also took live calls from listeners, including one seeking advice on wrongful termination and another raising a unique question about a vehicle/bicycle accident caused by a deer.
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    38 mins
  • Law Talk 8-9-25

    Law Talk 8-9-25
    Aug 9 2025
    Today’s show features callers seeking advice on various legal and practical issues: one asks about handling an out of state speeding ticket, another about a contract signed with a moving broker. There’s also guidance for preparing to meet with an attorney about wills, trusts, and power of attorney. Additional calls cover settling a workers' compensation case, navigating infrastructure challenges related to involuntary conservatorship, and sharing experiences with the Hartford County Bar Association.
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    40 mins
  • Law Talk 7-26-25

    Law Talk 7-26-25
    Jul 26 2025
    1. Becky underwent a diagnostic procedure at UConn Health Center and became very ill when she had a severe reaction to a dye injected into her during the procedure. She sues UConn Health Center, and others. When does the statute of limitations clock start ticking? We look at what the Court said in this case. the time limits to sue are not what many people think. 2. A really unusual case: In a fight over Dylan's estate (no, not Bob Dylan), it's his parents versus his daughter for who gets the estate. What led to this dispute? The Connecticut Parentage Act. We look at what the Superior Court did with the parents' claim that when Dylan's parental rights to MacKenzie were terminated by the Court, she lost the right to inherit from him. Spoiler alert: this one comes out differently than you might have expected. 3. Katerina hired Carlos, a registered Home Improvement Contractor, to renovate her house in Moodus, Ct. Carlos said they "didn't need" a written contract. Katerina paid him, but the work was unfinished, poorly done, etc. He refused to refund her money. Here's what the Court did with Carlos and his Limited Liability Company. A lesson for us consumers — and for contractors. 4. Jack, a middle-school student in Wilton, Ct. gets seriously injured when Grant, a fellow student, pulls a chair out from under him when Jack went to sit down in the cafeteria. Not funny, Grant. But Jack and his mom sued the Town of Wilton. Can the Town be responsible for this occurrence? We look at what the Court did, and why.
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    34 mins
  • Law Talk 7-19-25

    Law Talk 7-19-25
    Jul 19 2025
    In today’s episode, we cover a rollerblading injury case where the injured person attempted to sue under the defective highway statute after getting hurt while removing a rollerblade on a guardrail supported by a stake. We also discuss a dog bite case with an unexpected twist involving both the dog owner and the landlord being sued. In addition, we take listener calls following last week’s Family Law and Divorce episode, including questions about highway sign liability and legal responsibility for a faulty window installation.
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    39 mins
  • Law Talk 7-12-25

    Law Talk 7-12-25
    Jul 12 2025
    On today’s episode, we are joined by the Honorable Judge Kenneth Shluger, retired Superior Court Judge, for an in depth conversation about Family Law. Judge Shluger shares his insights into the structure of the family law system, how it functions within the court, and the key processes involved in resolving family related legal matters.
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    38 mins
  • Law Talk 6-28-25

    Law Talk 6-28-25
    Jun 28 2025
    On today’s show, we dive into two interesting legal cases. The first involves a road reconstruction project where raised manholes and milling work led to a driver’s car being damaged, sparking a lawsuit under the highway defect statute. The second case looks at a situation where a customer bought a high end bike from a small business that later shut down, leaving the customer defrauded. We break down key legal concepts like civil theft, common law fraud, and what it means to pierce the corporate veil when a business disappears but the owner might still be held responsible.
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    39 mins
  • Law Talk 6-21-25

    Law Talk 6-21-25
    Jun 21 2025
    1. Protecting people who volunteer to lead/ work at nonprofit corporations: Volunteers needn't worry. We went over the several levels of protection the law provides for volunteers — and what the definition of a "volunteer" is for these purposes anyway. 2. A tale of 2 sisters hurt in a Bar Room fracas — and how the bar owner's mishandling of the case cost him easily twice as much as it might have otherwise -- along with licensing problems going forward. 3. Another law suit seeking "inconvenience damages" for the hassle of dealing with police, insurance companies, appraisers, and body shops after a car accident — and what this Judge did with the claim. Is this the death knell for "inconvenience damages" claims, or was it just poorly presented?
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    34 mins
  • Law Talk 6-14-25

    Law Talk 6-14-25
    Jun 14 2025
    In this episode, we explore a unique fender bender case that highlights not just financial loss, but also the often overlooked issue of inconvenience damages, covering the hassle of insurance claims, repairs, and general disruption. Listeners call in with questions, including one about vehicle safety concerns following a faulty garage repair, and another seeking tips on buying used cars, particularly from private sellers who flip them. We also discuss a case of employee embezzlement involving template fraud, which led to a civil lawsuit for theft and conversion.
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    39 mins