Richard Tynan obtained a defense verdict in a matter in which the plaintiff alleged failure of his ENT to properly diagnose a cancerous lesion in the oral cavity. Plaintiff subsequently was diagnosed with a squamous cell cancer and thereafter followed up with radiation therapy only, resulting in a condition of permanent dry mouth. The case […]

Halloran & Sage recently sponsored the workshop “The Negotiation Advantage” at the 2007 Business Women’s Forum held in Hartford. H & S partner, Ann Catino welcomed seminar attendees and introduced the workshop. Celebrating its 25th year, the 2007 Business Women’s Forum, is a one day conference offering Connecticut business women new ways to redefine success, […]

Richard Tynan obtained a defense verdict in a case in which the plaintiff alleged that his endochrinologist failed to properly manage his diabetes, failed to appreciate signs and symptoms of early cardiac disease and failed to counsel him on his cardiac risk. The plaintiff had a massive heart attack that resulted in total disability. The […]

Halloran & Sage Attorney Richard Tynan recently facilitated a Podiatry Risk Management seminar in collaboration with the Connecticut Medical Insurance Company. The objectives of the seminar included: Recognizing the factors that influence the current malpractice environment and identifying loss prevention techniques that reduce risk factors. Identify the most prevalent causes of medical malpractice for podiatrists. […]

Attorney Richard Tynan recently obtained a defense verdict in a Hartford Superior Court case. The plaintiff had a screen mammography whereupon her radiologist recommended further studying. That further study was carried out with additional views, with the advice to the plaintiff that she return for follow-up in four months. Plaintiff did not return for follow-up. […]

Richard Tynan obtained a defense verdict in a case in which the plaintiff alleged injury to the femoral nerve as a result of excessive traction during an emergency hysterectomy. She claimed total paralysis and disability. The case was tried in New Britain Superior Court. The verdict was awarded in 2005.

Attorney Richard Tynan recently obtained a defense verdict when a plaintiff’s conservator claimed that the defendant radiologist deviated from the standard of care in interpreting a CT scan which, she alleged, demonstrated signs of stroke. She further alleged that had the CT scan been properly interpreted, the ward would have been admitted to the hospital […]

Joseph Fortner, Jr. partner in the Business and Commercial Litigation Group at Halloran & Sage, has been appointed by DRI as the Chair of its Commercial Litigation Committee. Joseph, whose practice focuses on business and commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, and counseling, has been Vice-Chair and Publications Chair of this arm of DRI for several […]

The plaintiff insurers, who provided homeowners and umbrella coverage, respectively, to the defendant insureds, brought a declaratory judgment action seeking a declaration from the Court that they had no duty to defend or indemnify the defendant insureds in an underlying tort case brought against the insureds arising from an ATV accident near the insureds’ property […]

Halloran & Sage recently obtained a favorable judgment in Prudential Property & Casualty Insurance Company v. Scott Anderson, et al. , 101 Conn. App. 438, 922 A.2d 236, cert. denied , 283 Conn. 911, 928 A.2d 537 (2007). In Prudential , the Connecticut Appellate Court concluded that pursuant to General Statutes § 38a-321 and Nazami […]