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Selected Criminal Defense Case Results
State v. George H., Part A Hartford Superior Court
Charges: Sexual assault 1st degree, forcible rape
Result: Jury verdict of not guilty
   
State v. Carlton C., Part A Hartford Superior Court
Charges: Possession with intent to distribute more than 20 lbs of marijuana
Result: Jury verdict of not guilty
   
State v. John Doe, Part A Hartford Superior Court
Charges: Robbery 1st degree
Result: Jury verdict of not guilty
   
State v. Steven C., Part A Hartford Superior Court
Charges: Assault 1st degree (Defendant intentionally shot his roommate in the foot)
Result: Probation
   
State v. David B., Part A Danielson Superior Court
Charges: Possession with intent to sell 900 hits of LSD, Possession with intent to sell more than 4 oz. of marijuana
Result: Plea negotiation/Probation
   
State v. Matthew S., GA7 Meriden Superior Court, CR10-02568…
Charges: Sale controlled substance 21a-277(b); Possession of narcotics 21a-279(a)
Result: Sealed file and dismissal of all charges
   
State v. Brian S., GA12 Manchester Superior Court, CR10-0231…
CR10-02314…
Charges: 2 counts Burglary 2nd
(smash and grab at liquor store twice)
Result: Sealed files with dismissal
   
State v. Kevin C., GA13 Enfield Superior Court, CR08-0149…
Charges: Possession of marijuana with intent to sell; operation of drug factory; 12 ounces marijuana individually wrapped in 1 oz. packages
Result: $5,000 fine, no probation
   
State v. Mark M., GA19 Rockville Superior Court, CR10-0096…
Charges: Sale of 1.2 lbs. marijuana to confidential informant, police arrested Defendant in middle of transaction
Result: Sealed files with dismissal
Selected Personal Injury/Workers' Compensation - Case Results
Baby Doe v. Connecticut Hospital
Details: Medical malpractice during baby delivery, resulting in Cerebral Palsy.
Result: Multi-million dollar settlement.
Gary C. v. The Brunalli Construction Company
Details: Workers compensation, First District. Traumatic Brain Injury resulting in death. Survivors benefits,
Result: Settlement in excess of $550,000.
Joan P. v. Big Y Supermarkets
Details: Fall down in store
Result: Settlement $105,000
 Thomas M. v. Alstom Power Systems
Details: Workers compensation, First District. Fall down
Result: Settlement in excess of $320,000.
 Jane Doe v. K. O’Brien & T. O’Brien
Details: 2 ½ year old bite by neighbor’s dog.
Result: Settlement against Allstate in excess of $100,000.
Mellissa A. v. G. Britt
Details: Motor vehicle collision with client sustaining soft tissue connective tissue injuries to left shoulder and neck, and bruising of leg, no surgery.
Result: Settlement against State Farm in excess of $50,000.
 Donna v. R. Seals
Details: Motor vehicle collision with client sustaining soft tissue and connective tissue injuries to her central and lower back, no surgery.
Result: Settlement with The Hartford in excess of $50,000
2017:Daniel v. E. Weinstein
Details: Daniel was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident in 2014 where his car was totaled. He sustained a head laceration with 16 sutures, underwent surgery consisting of a distal clavicle excision to repair a rotator cuff tear, and underwent an anterior disc fusion at c3-4, and c5-6, all as a result of his injuries sustained.
Result: Settlement with at-fault driver in excess of $920,000.
2017:Brian G. v. Riverside Painting
Details: Brian was painting on a ladder when the ladder footing gave out, causing him to fall to the asphalt driveway below. He sustained a significant concussion with post-concussion syndrome, injury to his right elbow requiring surgery, as well as soft tissue injuries to his left knee, back and neck.
Result: Settlement with Zurich Insurance $290,000 + 4 Years disability payments.

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