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| DATE | JUDGE | CASE NAME/DOCKET NO. | TOPICS DISCUSSED |
| 06/26/2006 | Squatrito, J. | Menkes v Stolt-Nielson S.A., et al., 3:03cv409 | Ruling on Motion to Dismiss |
| 06/13/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Schaghticoke Tribal Nation v Norton, 3:06cv81 | Ruling granting Motion to Intervene |
| 06/09/2006 | Squatrito, J. | Colebut v Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Tribal Elders Council, 3:05cv247 | Ruling on Motion to Dismiss |
| 06/08/2006 | Thompson, J. | Mozell v. Wezner, 3:98cv02368 | Section 2254 Petitions; Equitable Tolling; State Evidentiary Law; Rright Compulsory Process; Erroneous Jury Instructions |
| 06/07/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Cochane v Liedtka Trucking, 3:04cv1721 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 06/07/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Connecticut Indep. Util. Workers, Local 12924 v Connecticut Natural Gas, Inc, 3:05cv1553 | Motion to Dismiss, ERISA |
| 06/07/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Santiago V Owens-Illinois, Inc, 3:05cv405 | Employment Discrimination - Reconsideration of 04/20/06 Ruling |
| 06/07/2006 | Underhill, J. | Saliture v Quinnipiac Univ, 3:05cv1956 | Breach of Contract |
| 06/06/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Nature's First Inc, v Nature's First Law, 3:04cv615 | Ruling on Defendant's Motion Seeking Stay and Vacatur of Default Judgment and Permanent Injunction |
| 06/06/2006 | Droney, J. | Russo v Waring, et al, 3:00cv2424 | Ruling on Third-Party Defendants' Motion for Reconsideration |
| 06/06/2006 | Squatrito, J. | Favale v Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport, 03:04cv1220 | Ruling on Motion to Compel Pyschiatric Examination and Motion for Protective Order |
| 06/05/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Collins v Experian Credit Reporting Services, 3:04cv1905 | Discovery Sanctions |
| 06/02/2006 | Hall, J. | Lieberman v Emigrant Mortgage Co, 3:05cv1166 | Motion to Dismiss/Class Action CUTPA |
| 06/02/2006 | Underhill, J. | Swain v Doe, et al, 3:04cv1020 | Prisoner Civil rights |
| 06/01/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Blalock v Bender, 3:04cv1519 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 06/01/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Grant v Lantz, 03:05cv1756 | habeas Corpus, In Custod Requirement, Coram Nobis |
| 05/31/2006 | Droney, J. | Oilmar v San Sebastian, 03:03cv1121 | Ruling on Motion for Reconsideration |
| 05/30/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Vertucci v Orvis, 3:05cv1307 | Ruling on Motions to Dismiss, Stay, or Transfer |
| 05/26/2006 | Droney, J. | Collins v Olin, 3:03cv945 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 05/30/2006 | Hall, J. | John Doe, et al, v Bridgeport Police Dept et al, 03:00cv2176 | Clarify Injunction/Hypodermic Injection Equipment |
| 05/30/2006 | Hall, J. | John Doe, et al v Bridgeport Police Dept et al, 03:00cv2167 | Contemp Motion/Hypodermic Injection Equipment |
| 05/30/2006 | Underhill, J. | Austin v State of CT, 3:06cv27 | Ruling on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| 05/26/2006 | Arterton, J. | Stone v Westport, 03:04cv18 | Motion to Withdraw/Motion to Appoint Counsel |
| 05/26/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Torres v Howell, 3:03cv2227 | Prisoner Civil Rights Action, Motion to Dismiss |
| 05/25/2006 | Chatigny, J. | McKeller v United States, 3:06cv458 | Ruling and Order Dismissing Plaintiff's Complaint |
| 05/25/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Olufowbi v Cardinal Health, 03:03cv1161 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 05/25/2006 | Hall, J. | Delcath Systems, Inc et al v Enney, 03:05cv1281 | Defamation/Emotional Distress/Negligence |
| 05/25/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Ardito v Barnhart, 3:04cv1633 | Social Security Appeal, Treating Physician Rule |
| 05/25/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Martin Mathys N.V. v Maitenance Repair Technology Co, 3:04mc423 | Registration of Foreign Judgment |
| 05/25/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Cadle Co v Ogalin, et al, 03:04cv1225 | Bandruptcy |
| 05/24/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Morgan v Lantz, 3:05cv1659 | Prisoner Civil Rights Action, Preliminary Injunction |
| 05/23/2006 | Hall, J. | Great Northern Ins Co et al v RLJ Plumbing & Heating, Inc et al, 3:04cv899 | Cross Summary Judgment/Breach of Implied Warranty |
| 05/23/2006 | Hall, J. | Gibson v State of CT Judicial Dept, 3:05cv1396 | Motion to Dismiss/Due Process/Emotional Distress |
| 05/23/2006 | Squatrito, J. | U.S. v Dicks, 3:06cv548 | Ruling on Section 2255 Petition |
| 05/22/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Knight v Hartford Police Dept, 3:04cv969 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 05/19/2006 | Thompson, J. | Aceto v Town of Bloomfield, 3:04cv001877 | Section 1983 Sex Discrimination versus Municipality; Section 1983 Right to Privacy |
| 05/18/2006 | Underhill, J. | USA v Luna, et al, 3:05cr58 | Ruling on Motion for Reconsideration |
| 05/17/2006 | Garfinkel, J. | Otero v Colligan, 3:99cv2378 | 14th Am. - Procedural Due Process |
| 05/17/2006 | Hall, J. | Pouliot v Paul Arpin Van Lines, Inc, 3:02cv1302 | Judgment as Matter of Law/New Trial/Involuntary Dismissal |
| 05/16/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Joyce v Lantz, 03:03cv655 | Ruling on Second Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| 05/16/2006 | Garfinkel, J. | Ruocco v Tung, 3:02cv1443 | Violation of Settlement Agreement |
| 05/16/2006 | Hall, J. | Quiello v Reward Network Establishment Svcs Inc, 3:04cv2141 | Reconsideraton/ Breach of Contract |
| 05/16/2006 | Thompson, J. | Lopos v City of Meriden Bd of Edu et al, 3:04cv00352 | Title VII (Retaliation); Defamation |
| 05/16/2006 | Underhill, J. | Macpherson, et al. v Berman, et al, 3:02cv1309 | Ruling on Request to file Amended Complaint late, but as timely |
| 05/16/2006 | Underhill, J. | Macpherson, et al v Hodgedon, et al, 3:01cv1555 | Ruling on Involuntary Dismissal |
| 05/15/2006 | Hall, J. | Ziemba v. Armstrong, et al, 3:98cv2344 | Qualified Immunity/Judgment as a Matter of Law/New Trial |
| 05/15/2006 | Hall, J. | Bateman v. Fialkieviczet al, 3:04cv1379 | Summary Judgment/Section 1983 Violation of First Amendment Rights |
| 05/12/2006 | Arterton, J. | BRMS v North American, 3:05cv974 | Motion to Transfer |
| 05/12/2006 | Arterton, J. | Ku v Willingham, 3:06cv23 | Habeas Petition |
| 05/12/2006 | Arterton, J. | Molfese v Fairfax, et al, 3:05cv317 | Ruling on Motion to AmendComplaint |
| 05/12/2006 | Droney, J. | Tobin, Carberry, O'Malley, Riley, & Selinger, P.C., v Dupont, 3:04cv1926 | Ruling on Defendant's Motion for Reconsideration |
| 05/12/2006 | Squatrito, J. | Rathbone v CVS Pharmacy, Inc et al, 3:03cv1478 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 05/12/2006 | Thomspon, J. | Goodrum v Commissioner of Correction, 3:02cv235 | Ruling on Second Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| 05/11/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Barbusin v Eastern CT State Univ, 3:05cv1171 | Ruling and Order on Motion to Dismiss the Counterclaim |
| 05/10/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Fernandez v Wal-mart Stores East, Inc, 3:05cv1950 | Ruling and Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Remand and Denying Plaintiff's Request for an Award of Costs and Fees for Improper Removal |
| 05/10/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Montero v Bush, 3:05cv1519 | Ruling and Order on Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis |
| 05/10/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Twitty v O'Connor, 3:06cv169 | Ruling and Order on Motion to Dismiss |
| 05/10/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Young v Shipman, 3:05cv551 | Ruling and Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction |
| 05/08/2006 | Garfinkel, MJ. | Cabrera v GT Construction, 3:05cv812 | Attorneys Fees -- Unpaid Wages |
| 05/08/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Santiago v Ownes-Illinois et al, 3:05cv405 | Employment Discrimination |
| 05/05/2006 | Arterton, J. | Martin v Willingham, 3:06cv492 | Habeas Petition |
| 05/05/2006 | Arterton, J. | Shepaug Realty v Ingrassia, 3:05cv628 | Breach of Contract/Motion for Reconsideration and to Amend |
| 05/05/2006 | Arterton, J. | Heinrichs v Kozlowski et al, 3:04cv1499 | Ruling on Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment and Plaintiff's Motion to Amend 4th Amendment Search and Seizure |
| 05/05/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Pansy Road, LLC V Town Plan & Zoning Comm'n of the Town of Fairfield, et al, 3:05cv916 | Ruling and Order Granting Defendant Flatto's Motion to Dismiss Counts 1-4 |
| 05/05/2006 | Hall, J. | Dickson v Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, 03:04cv312 | Title VII; CFEPA (Summary Judgment Motion) |
| 05/05/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Buckeye Retirement Co v Buffa, 3:05cv769 | Negotiable Instrument |
| 05/05/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Vincent v Mortman et al, 3:04cv491 | Negligence (Medical Malpractice) |
| 05/05/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Celebrate Windsor, Inc v Harleysville, Worcester Ins Co, 3:05cv228 | Bench Trial, Insurance Dispute, Breach of Insurance Contract |
| 05/03/2006 | Kraviz, J. | Batts v Boganoff, 03:04cv1191 | Summary Judgment, Disclosure of Mental Health Records |
| 05/02/2006 | Droney, J. | Bhiski v INS, 3:04cv1256 | Ruling on Petitioner's Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| 05/02/2006 | Droney, J. | Peralta v Ashcroft, et al, 3:04cv1270 | Ruling on Respondents' Motion to Transfer |
| 04/28/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Santiago v Owens-Illinois, 3:05cv405 | Employment Discrimination |
| 04/28/2006 | Arterton, J. | Tankship Int'l, LLC v El Paso Merchant Energy-Petroleum, 3:04cv753 | Ruling on Motion to Dismiss/Federal Maritime Jurisdiction |
| 04/28/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Book v Lupinacci, 3:04cv1661 | Ruling on 2nd Motion for Reconsideration |
| 04/28/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Davis v Vega, 3:05cv1537 | Ruling on Motion to Dismiss |
| 04/28/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Smith v Yale-New Haven Hosp, 3:02cv1205 | Ruling on Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration and Transfer |
| 04/27/2006 | Arterton, J. | Maran v Commissioner of Social Security, 3:01cv2015 | Ruling on Motion for Attorney's Fees |
| 04/27/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Charter Communications v Terzigni, 3:06cv41 | Ruling on Motion for Default Judgment |
| 04/27/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Vertrue, Inc v Meshkin, 3:05cv1809 | Ruling on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss |
| 04/26/2006 | Hall, J. | Johnson v State of CT Dept of Corrections, 3:03cv1129 | Religious Descrinimation/Motion Summary Judgment & Motion for Reconsideration |
| 04/26/2006 | Hall, J. | Rosado v Williams, 3:04cv369 | Excessive Force/Motion Summary Judgment |
| 04/26/2006 | Hall, J. | Mody v G. E. Co, 3:04cv358 | Reconsideration of Summary Judgment re: Age Discrimination;CFEPA |
| 04/26/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Nichani v United Techs Corp, 3:02cv1384 | Motion in Limine |
| 04/26/2006 | Underhill, J. | Walker v State of CT, 3:05cv165 | Ruling and Order |
| 04/26/2006 | Underhill, J. | Rogers v INS, 3:05cv919 | Ruling on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| 04/25/2006 | Arterton, J. | Reiling v Fisher-Price, 03:03cv222 | Missappropriation/Ruling on Disgorgement |
| 04/25/2006 | Arterton, J. | USA v Jaeger, 3:05mc318 | IRS Summons/Motion to Dismiss |
| 04/25/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Veritas-Scalable Investment v FB Foods, Inc, 3:04cv1199 | Negotiable Instrument |
| 04/20/2006 | Arterton, J. | Sandata v CareWatch, 03:05cv1714 | Patent Infringement/Motion to Stay and Compel Arbitration |
| 4/20/2006 | Underhill, J. | Nelson v Lanatz, 3:05cv273 | Ruling on Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Amend |
| 04/19/2006 | Arterton, J. | Federal Grievance Committee v Meryl Anne Spat, 03:99gp23 | Memorandum of Decision and Public Censure |
| 04/13/2006 | Squatrito, J | Presutti v City of New Britain, et al, 3:98CV1978 | Ruling on Motions for Summary Judgment |
| 04/11/2006 | Squatrito, J. | Price v Armstrong, et al, 03:03cv1156 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 04/10/2006 | Arterton, J. | Yorks v Hosts America, 03:05cv1250 | Securities Fraud/Motions for Appointment of Lead Plaintiff and Counsel |
| 04/10/2006 | Chatigny, J. | DeFrancesco v Nationwide Mutual Ins Co, 3:05cv1408 | Ruling and Order on Motion to Dismiss |
| 04/10/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Smith v Cingular Wireless, 3:05cv1149 | Motion to Dismiss, Statute of Limitations |
| 04/07/2006 | Arterton, J. | Charter Communications v Rodriguez, 3:05cv1001 | Ruling on Motion for Default Judgment/Cable Theft Devices |
| 04/07/2006 | Margolis, J. | Dragon v I.C. Systems, Inc, 3:05cv771 | Fair Debt Collection - Consumer Credit |
| 04/07/2006 | Underhill, J. | Nelson v Lantz, 3:05cv273 | Ruling on Defendants' Motions to Dismiss |
| 04/05/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Rodriguez v Patterson, 3:04cv25 | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, False Arrest, Malicious Prosecution, |
| 04/04/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Eisen v Pulaski Furniture Corp, 3:05cv1440 | Ruling and Order Denying Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and Granting its Motion to Transfer |
| 04/04/2006 | Kravtiz, J. | Ward v State of CT, 3:04cv1217 | Summary Judgment, Employment Discrimination |
| 04/04/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Molfese v Fairfaxx Corp, 3:05cv317 | Civil Rights - Jobs |
| 04/04/2006 | Squatrito, J. | In re Priceline Com Inc Securities Litigation, 3:03cv1884 | Ruling on Motion to Certify Class |
| 04/03/2006 | Arterton, J. | Morris v Yale, 3:05cv848 | 42 U.S.C. 1981 - Motion to Dismiss |
| 04/03/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Walker v Waterbury, 3:04cv1477 | Motion to Dismiss, Rule 19, Indispensable Parties |
| 03/31/2006 | Arterton, J. | Dobson v Hartford, 3:99cv2258 | Erisa/Motion for Class Certification |
| 03/31/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Bell v Shah, 3:05cv671 | Ruling and Order on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction |
| 03/31/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Jones v Armstrong, et al, 3:05cv450 | Ruling and Order Dismissing Plaintiff's Complaint |
| 03/31/2006 | Chatigny, J. | BICC Cables Corp, et al v Scott & Scott, LLC, et al, 3:04cv1545 | Ruling and Order Denying the Ross Defendants Motion to Dismiss and Granting the Scott Defendants Motion to Amend Answer |
| 03/31/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Keaney v Eastern Computer Exchange, Inc, 3:03cv1893 | Ruling and Order on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/31/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Nationwide Mutual Ins Co v. Bland, 3:99cv2005 | Ruling and Order on Motion for Reconsideration |
| 03/31/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Powell v Spot-On Networks, LLC, 3:04cv92 | Ruling and Order Denying Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/31/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Rabin v Wilson-Coker, 3:03cv555 | Ruling and Order granting |
| 03/31/2006 | Covello, J. | Cadle Co v Flanagan, 3:01cv531 | RICO |
| 03/31/2006 | Droney, J. | Jane Doe v East Haven Bd of Edu, 3:02cv780 | Ruling on Post-Trial Motions |
| 03/31/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Perez v Wallingford Housing Auth, 03:05cv1075 | Ruling on Motion to Dismiss |
| 03/31/2006 | Hall, J. | Richards v FleetBoston Financial Corp et al, 3:04cv1638 | ERISA/Class Certification |
| 03/31/2006 | Hall, J. | v FleetBoston Financial Corp, 3:04cv1638 | ERISA/Motion to Dismiss |
| 03/31/2006 | Hall, J. | Warren, et al v Williams et al, 3:04cv537 | Section 1983/Excessive Force |
| 03/31/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Merritt Parkway Conservancy v Mineta, 3:05cv860 | Summary Judgment, Highway Program, Compliance with Federal Law, Remedy |
| 03/31/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Sequoi Sciences, Inc v Wood, 3:05cv1908 | Preliminary Injunction, Trade Secrets, Sovereign Immunity |
| 03/31/2006 | Nevas, J. | Fago v Hartford, 3:02cv1189 | Summary Judgment, Section 1983, First Amendment Retaliation, Municipal Liability, qualified Immunity, Sustantive Due Process, Procedural Due Process, Intentional Emotional Distress, Color of State Law |
| 03/31/2006 | Nevas, J. | Mallet v Plainville, 03:01cv1137 | Summary Judgment, Section 1983, First Amendment Retaliation, Municipal Liability, Qualified Immunity, Substantive Due Process, Procedural Due process, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Color of State Law |
| 03/31/2006 | Nevas, J. | Ordon v Karpie, 3:01cv1951 | Legal Malpractice, Expert Testimony, Causation |
| 03/31/2006 | Squatrito, J. | Cruz v Behnke, 3:04cv1119 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/31/2006 | Thompson, J. | Container Leasing LLC v Navicon,, 3:03cv00101 | Ruling on Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Stay |
| 03/30/2006 | Arterton, J., | Atwood v Ellington, 3:04cv07 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment/Municipal Liablility |
| 03/30/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Fisher v Helt, 3:03cv2183 | Ruling and Order on Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/30/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Herrera v Strange, et al, 3:04cv1842 | Ruling and Order Dismissing Herrera's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. |
| 03/30/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Murphy v State of CT, 3:04cv976 | Ruling and Order Dismissing the Action without Prejudice and Denying Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment |
| 03/30/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Pauls v. Donovan, et al; 3:04cv1525 | Ruling and Order Denying Defendant's Motion to Dismiss |
| 03/30/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Chodkowski v Cuno, 3:05cv997 | Ruling on Plaintiff's Motion to Compel and for Sanctions |
| 03/30/2006 | Hall, J. | Independence Ins Svc Corp v Hartford Life Ins Co et al., 3:04cv1512 | CUTPA/Breach of Contract |
| 03/30/2006 | Squatrito, J. | McGee v Green, et al, 3:03cv1761 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/30/2006 | Squatrito, J. | Smedberg v State of CT Dept of Trans et al, 3:03cv1178 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/30/2006 | Thompson, J. | Lee v State of CT et al, 3:02cv02214 | Title VII (Race Discrimination;Retaliation) 1983 (Equal Protection/Race Discrimination and class-of-one) |
| 03/30/2006 | Thompson, J. | Macedonia Church v Lancaster Hotel LP, 3:05cv00153 | Ruling on Motion to Transfer Venue |
| 03/30/2006 | Arterton, J. | Rieger v Orlor, 3:04cv244 | ADA/ADEA/TITLE VII, Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/29/2006 | Arterton, J. | Reiger v Orlor, 03:04cv244 | ADA, ADEA, Title VII, CFEPA/Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony |
| 03/29/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Baxter v Federal Express Corp, 3:04cv941 | Ruling and Order Granting Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/29/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Belizaire v. Weiner, 3:04cv321 | Ruling and Order Granting Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment and Dismissing the Pro Se Prisoner's complaint with Prejudice |
| 03/29/2006 | Chatigny, J. | United States v $65,930 in United States Currency, 3:03cv1625 | Ruling and Order Denying Claimant's Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/29/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Wilenta Feed, Inc v George Weston Bakeries, Inc., 3:04cv1090 | Ruling and Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Defendants' Motion to Dismiss |
| 03/29/2006 | Droney, J. | Huguenin v. Lantz, 3:04cv2093 | Ruling Motion to Dismiss |
| 03/29/2006 | Fitzsimmons, MJ. | Olivero v Barnhardt, 3:03cv1830 | Ruling on Attorneys' Fees, Motion in a Social Security Case |
| 03/29/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Molfese v Fairfaxx Corp, 3:05cv317 | Civil Rights - Jobs |
| 03/29/2006 | Squatrito, J. | Clau-Chambers v City of West Haven, et al, 3:03cv1335 | Ruling on Motion for Judgment |
| 03/29/2006 | Squatrito, J. | Taylor v Lantz, et al, 3:03cv2132 | Ruling on Motion to Reconsider |
| 03/29/2006 | Squatrito, J. | Viruet v State of CT Dept of Corrections, et al, 3:03cv1345 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/29/2006 | Thompson, J. | Zappone v Town of Watertown, et al., 3:99cv00944 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/30/2006 | Thompson, J. | Emmelmann v American, 3:03cv02144 | Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing; CUIPA/CUTPA; Negligent and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; Recklessness |
| 03/28/2006 | Arterton, J. | Saltarella v Town of Enfield et al, 3:03cv427 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment/First Amendment Retaliation, Equal Protection, Due Process |
| 03/28/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Jacobs Vehicle System, Inc v Pacific Diesel Brake Co, 3:93cv1093 | Ruling and Order on Counterclaim Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/28/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Powell v Waterbury Police Dept, 3:04cv1973 | Ruling and Order on Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment |
| 03/28/2006 | Dorsey, J. | George v Postal Service, 3:04cv1073 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/28/2006 | Droney, J. | Butler v. Freelife, 3:04cv1085 | Ruling Motion to Dismiss |
| 03/27/2006 | Arterton, J. | Norflet v John Hancock Financial Servs et al, 3:04cv1099 | Ruling on Motion to Dismiss/Standing |
| 03/27/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Varon v Sawyer, 3:04cv2049 | Ruling and Order on Motion to Dismiss |
| 03/27/2006 | Garfinkel, MJ. | Cabrera v GT Construction, 3:05cv812 | Damages - Unpaid Wages - CGSA 31-72 |
| 03/24/2006 | Arterton, J. | Mosby et al v AFSCME Int'l Union et al, 3:04cv917 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment/Title VII Race Discrimination. |
| 03/24/2006 | Arterton, J. | National Eastern v Vegas Fastner, 3:04cv706 | Breach of Contract Suit/Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/24/2006 | Droney, J. | Dunbar v Colasanto, 3:05cv1234 | Ruling on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss |
| 03/24/2006 | Droney, J. | Tobin v Dupont, 3:04cv1926 | Ruling on Defendant's Motion to Transfer |
| 03/24/2006 | Droney, J. | Tobin v Dupont, 3:04cv1926 | Ruling on Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Arbitration |
| 03/24/2006 | Squatrito, J. | Nyack v Southern CT State Univ, 3:03cv839 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/24/2006 | Squatrito, J. | Taylor v Dzurenda, et al, 3:04cv2071 | Ruling on Motion to Reconsider |
| 03/23/2006 | Arterton, J. | OnLine Tech v Perkin-Elmer Corp et al, 3:99cv2146 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment/Patent Invalidity |
| 03/23/2006 | Arterton, J. | OnLine Tech v Perkin-Elmer Corp et al, 3:99 cv2146 | Ruling on Motion to Preclude Theory of Patent Damages. |
| 03/23/2006 | Arterton, J. | Vancour v. Bozzuto's, 3:03cv2088 | ADEA/CFEPA case/Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/23/2006 | Fitzsimmons, MJ. | Ericksson v Barnhart, 3:00cv2221 | Motion for Atty. fees |
| 03/23/2006 | Droney, J. | Massiello v Roadway Express, 3:01cv2185 | Ruling on Motion to Strike Jury Demand |
| 03/23/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Alstrom Power v Schwing America, 3:04cv1311 | Diversity - Contract |
| 03/23/2006 | Underhill, J. | Auguste v Dept of Corrections, 3:03cv2052 | Ruling on Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment - Prisoner Civil Rights |
| 03/23/2006 | Underhill, J. | Peia v Coan, et al, 3:05cv1029 | RICO |
| 03/22/2006 | Arterton, J. | Torres v. Trombley, et al, 3:03cv696 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment/Eighth Amendment deliberate Indifference |
| 03/21/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Young v Pitney Bowes, 03:03cv1161 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/21/2006 | Droney, J. | Dictaphone Corp. v Gagnier, 3:05cv266 | Ruling on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or transfer |
| 03/21/2006 | Droney, J. | Mastrianni v Bayer, 03:02cv2261 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/20/2006 | Arterton, J. | Dunn v Bureau of Prisons, 3:03:cv1928 | Federal Tort Claims Act suit/Motion |
| 03/20/2006 | Droney, J. | Robinson v Jones, 3:02cv1470 | Ruling on Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/20/2006 | Underhill, J. | Clearwater v EVAPCO, 3:05cv507 | Ruling on Motion for Attorneys' Fees |
| 3/17/2006 | Arterton, J. | Inkel, et al v CT Dept of Children & Families, et al, 3:04cv69 | Ruling on Motions to Dismiss |
| 03/17/2006 | Arterton, J. | Darden v Stratford, 04CV1168 | Race Discrimination/retaliation action/Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/17/2006 | Droney, J. | Dashiel v Prudential, 3:02cv1231 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/17/2006 | Droney, J. | Morgan v Rowland, et al, 3:01cv1107 | Ruling on Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/17/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Santiago v Owens Illinois, 3:05cv405 | Employment Discrimination; Negligent Misrepresentation |
| 03/17/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Vincent v Essent Healthcare, 3:04cv491 | Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice |
| 03/16/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Williams v Regaglia, 3:01cv1398 | Job Discrimination (Race) |
| 03/16/2006 | Underhill, J. | Chappetta v Soto, et al, 3:05cv896 | Ruling - Negligence |
| 03/15/2006 | Garfinkel, MJ. | Devoe v Barnhart, 03:05cv746 | Social Security Disability |
| 03/15/2006 | Hall, J. | Denise Crocco v Advance Stores Co Inc et al, 3:04cv1608 | Section 1983 Employment Discrimination & Malicious Prosecution |
| 03/15/2006 | Underhill, J. | Lovelace v Dept. Homeland Security, 3:06cv262 | Order |
| 03/15/2006 | Underhill, J. | Tobin V. Doe, 3:04cv952 | Ruling on Pending Motions |
| 03/15/2006 | Underhill, J. | Nicholson v Strange, 3:05cv137 | Ruling on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Petitioner's Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/15/2006 | Underhill, J. | Walker v State of CT, 3:06cv165 | Prisoner Civil Rights |
| 03/14/2006 | Droney, J. | Fedor v Kudrak et al, 3:02cv1489 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/14/2006 | Droney, J. | Pocevic v Mingzer Tung, Joan Dobson, Fred Watson, 3:04cv1067 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/14/2006 | Garfinkel, MJ. | Goss v Fairfield Housing Authority, 3:03cv935 | Motion to Dismiss - Fair Housing Act |
| 03/14/2006 | Underhill, J. | Bacchus v Willingham, 3:06cv379 | Ruling on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| 03/13/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Svitlik v O'Leary, 3:03cv1500 | Ruling and Order granting defendantn's motion for Summary Judgment as to Plaintiff's Fifth Amendment Claim and denying the Motion as to all other claims |
| 03/13/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Fidelity National Title Ins Co v Kissel, 3:05CV1152 | Fraud or Truth-in-lending |
| 03/13/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Lawrence v Richman Group of CT LLC, 3:03cv850 | Diversity Fraud |
| 03/10/2006 | Arterton, J. | Kiniry v Metro-North, 3:03cv1680, | FELA action/Mtion for New Tria |
| 03/10/2006 | Droney, J. | MacGillivray v Whidden, et al, 3:04CV152 | Ruling and Order, Granting Defendants' Motion to Dismiss |
| 03/10/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Brempong v Chertoff, 3:05cv733 | Ruling on Respondent's Motion to Transfer due to Applicability of the Real ID Act |
| 03/10/2006 | Dorsey, J. | DeBarreto v INS, 3:02cv283 | Ruling on Motion to Transfer due to Applicability of Real ID Act |
| 03/10/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Linder v Byk-Chemie, USA, 3:02cv1956 | Labor - ERISA |
| 03/08/2006 | Arterton, J. | Success Village v Amalgamated Local 376, 3:03cv184 | Action to Vacate Arbitration Award/Ruling on Motion for Reconsideration |
| 03/08/2006 | Hall, J. | Baker v State of CT Dept of Corrections, et al, 3:03cv1894 | Employment Discrimination |
| 03/08/2006 | Thompson, J. | Charles v Maleh, 3:02cv01341 | Denial of Medical/Dental Treatment; Due Process; Protection; Telephone Privileges |
| 03/07/2006 | Arterton, J. | Anonia Copper & Brass Inc v Ampco Metal SA, 3:05cv767 | Ruling on Motion for Appointment for Arbitrator |
| 03/07/2006 | Hall, J. | Quiello v Reward Network Establishment Svcs Inc, 3:04cv2141 | Breach of Contract/Diversity Jurisdiction |
| 03/07/2006 | Hall, J. | Dwight Towner v CIGNA Life Ins Co, et al, 3:04cv1749 | ERISA |
| 03/07/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Cent Dispatch Solutions, LLC v Merchandisers for Hire, 3:05cv1041 | Motion to Dismiss, Personal Jurisdiction |
| 03/07/2006 | Underhill, J. | Haddock v Nationwide Financial Svcs Inc, 3:01cv1552 | ERISA Functional Fiduciary, ERISA "Plan Assets" |
| 03/06/2006 | Arterton, J. | Goins v JBC & Associates, et al, 3:03cv636 | Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Case/Ruling on Motion for Attorney's fees |
| 03/06/2006 | Margolis, MJ. | Cadle Co v Ogalin, et al, 3:04cv1225 | Bankruptcy |
| 03/03/2006 | Arterton, J. | Cormier v Meriden, 3:03cv1819 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment/ADA Failure to Accommodate and Retaliation. |
| 03/03/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Shetucket Plumbing Inc et al v. S.C.S. Agency Inc, et al, 3:05cv424 | Ruling and Order denying Defendants Motion to Dismiss |
| 03/03/2006 | Hall, J. | Slootskin v John Brown Engineering & Construction, Inc, 3:03cv2016 | Age Discrimination (ADEA); Summary Judgment Ruling |
| 03/03/2006 | Nevas, J. | Ramos v Social Security, 3:01cv1648 | Ruling on Cross Motions on Appeal of Denial of Social Security Benefits |
| 03/02/2006 | Arterton, J. | Walton v. Department of Social Svcs, 3:03cv2262 | Race Discrimination in Employment Case/Motion Summary Judgment |
| 03/02/2006 | Droney, J. | D'Addio v. Maldonado, 3:03cv1460 | Ruling on Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 03/02/2006 | Hall, J. | Russo v Hartford, et al, 3:97cv2380 (lead case), 3:00cv1794 | New Trial Ruling/Violation of Federal/State Laws Surrounding Arrest |
| 03/01/2006 | Arterton, J. | Fernandez v Alexander et al, 3:01cv1807 | Ruling on Motion to Dismiss |
| 03/01/2006 | Droney, J. | Cruz v Superior Court Judges et al, 3:04cv1103 | Ruling and Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis |
| 03/01/2006 | Fitzsimmons, MJ. | Gualtieri v Thomas, 3:04cv264 | Ruling on a Motion to Dismiss |
| 03/01/2006 | Thompson, J. | Cooper v FCI Danbury, 3:06cv103 | Habeas Petition to 18 U.S.C. §2255 Savings Clause Exception Permitting Filing under §2241 to challenge other than "excecution"of the sentence |
| 03/01/2006 | Garfinkel, MJ. | Lopez v Barnhart, 3:05cv0019 | Social Security Disability |
| 03/01/2006 | Thompson, J. | Richardson v Blanchette, 3:03cv1621 | Section 1983 Denial of Medical Treatment |
| 03/02/2006 | Thompson, J. | Atuahene v Hartford et al, 3:01cv02269 | De Facto Taking/Inverse Condemnationn; 42U.S.C. 1983 and 1986; Monell |
| 02/28/2006 | Arterton, J. | Metropolitan Enterprise Corp v United Techs, Int'l, 3:03cv1685 | Ruling on Motion in Limine |
| 02/28/2006 | Droney, J. | Collins, et al v Olin Corp et al, 3:03cv945 | Ruling on Defendant Hamden's Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Partial Summary Judgment |
| 02/28/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Myslow v New Milford School District, 3:03cv496 | Summary Judgment, Section 504/ADA. IDEA, Forced Medication |
| 02/28/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Lorusso v Borer, 3:03cv504 | Rule 59 Motion, Rule 60(b)(2)Motion, Perjury |
| 02/28/2006 | Underhill, J. | Michaelesco v Carr, 3:05cv1026 | Order of Dismissal |
| 02/27/2006 | Arterton, J. | Metropolitan Enterprise Corp v United Tech Int'l, 3:03cv1685 | Ruling on Motion to Dismiss/Constructive Fraud |
| 02/27/2006 | Underhill, J. | In Re Helicopter Crash, 3:04md1649 | Ruling |
| 02/24/2006 | Underhill, J. | Benites-Rodriques v Gonzales, 3:04cv1961 | Ruling on Motion to Transfer |
| 02/22/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Lau v Merriam Motors, Inc, 3:04cv971 | Motion to Amend, Request to Disqualify Counsel |
| 02/21/2006 | Arterton, J. | Walcott v Dept of Homeland Security, 3:04cv1529 | Ruling on Petition for Habeas Corpus |
| 02/21/2006 | Hall, J. | E&B Sporting Goods v McCarron, 3:04cv | Renewal of Firearms License |
| 02/21/2006 | Hall, J. | Mody v General Electric Co, 3:04cv358 | Age Discrimination (ADEA, CFEPA & FMLA) |
| 02/22/2006 | Hall, J. | Casiano v State Jail, et al, 3:04cv1612 | Habeas Corpus/Challenging Conviction of Felony Murder & Attempted Murder |
| 02/21/2006 | Kravitz, J. | McCarty v Derivium Capital, LLC, 3:03cv651 | Motion to Dismiss, Statute of Limitations |
| 02/21/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Walker v. Waterbury, 3:04cv1477 | Motion to Dismiss, Eleventh Amendment, State Agency |
| 02/21/2006 | Thompson, J. | Green v Cushman & Wakefield of CT, 3:03cv00601 | Order of Dismissal re: Remaining Defendants; Lack of Standing |
| 02/17/2006 | Kravitz, J. | DeSouza v TAP Pharms Inc, 3:03cv2247 | Motion for Reconsideration |
| 02/16/2006 | Arterton, J. | Aetna Health v Kirshner, 3:05cv864 | Ruling on Motion to Remand/ERISA Preemption |
| 02/16/2006 | Dorsey, J. | OCA v Christie, 3:04cv1517 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 02/16/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Ofoedu v St. Francis Hosp, 3:04cv1707 | Ruling on Motion to Compel & for an Award of Sanctions |
| 02/15/2006 | Hall, J. | Biffer v Captial One et al, 3:04cv1069 | CUTPA - Collection of Credit Card Debt |
| 02/15/2006 | Hall, J. | Suisman, Shapiro v Suisman, et al, 3:04cv745 | Trademark Infringement, CUTPA |
| 02/13/2006 | Garfinkel, MJ. | Goss v Bridgeport Housing Authority, 3:03cv0934 | Motion for More Definite Statement - Housing Discrimination |
| 02/10/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Smith v Yale New Haven Hosp, 3:00cv1359 | Ruling on Motion to Dismiss |
| 02/09/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Papay v New Canaan, 3:03cv2083 | Ruling and Order on Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 02/09/2006 | Dorsey, J. | United States v 74.05 Acres of Land, 3:03cv1953 | Ruling on Motion to Dismiss |
| 02/09/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Gilhooly v Armstrong, 3:03cv1798 | Motion to Dismiss, Prisoner Case, Eleventh Amendment |
| 02/09/2006 | Kravitz, J. | S. v Trumball Bd of Educ, 3:04cv847 | IDEA, Rehabilitation Act |
| 02/09/2006 | Underhill, J. | Clary v. Strange, 3:06cv5 | Ruling on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| 02/08/2006 | Chatigny, J. | United Rentals, Inc v Bastanzi, 3:05cv0596 | Ruling and Order Approving and Adopting the Magistrate Judge's Recommended Ruling, with one exception |
| 02/07/2006 | Squatrito, J. | Roy v Kohl's Dept Stores, Inc, 3:04cv581 | Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 02/07/2006 | Squatrito, J. | Tobias v US, 3:06cv123 | Ruling on Petition for Writ of Audita Querela |
| 02/06/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Sequoia Sciences, Inc v Wood, 3:05cv1908 | Motion to Dismiss, Standing, Sovereign Immunity, Personal Jurisdiction |
| 02/06/2006 | Garfinkel, MJ | CP Solutions PTE, LTD v General Electric Co, 3:04cv2150 | Discovery - Motion to Compel Production |
| 02/06/06 | Garfinkel, MJ. | Goss v Fairfield Housing Authority, 3:03cv935 | Motion to Dismiss by HUD - Housing Discrimination |
| 02/03/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Stearns v IRS, 3:05cv894 | Ruling and Order Granting the IRS's Motion to Affirm the Determination concerning Collection Action |
| 02/02/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Mendez v Roman, 3:05cv1257 | Ruling and Order on Plaintiff's Motion to Exercise Supplemental Jurisdiction or to Remand |
| 02/02/2006 | Underhill, J. | Evans v Willingham, 3:05cv1904 | Habeas Petition, BOP Rule, Transfers to Community Corrections Centers |
| 0/02/2006 | Underhill, J. | Russell v Armstrong, 3:00cv1116 | Habeas Petition, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Conflict of Interest |
| 02/02/06 | Garfinkel, MJ. | Ventura v Barnhart, 3:04cv1401 | Social Security Disability |
| 01/31/2006 | Squatrito, J. | In re: McCormack, 3:03cv1649 | Ruling on Bankruptcy Appeal |
| 01/30/2006 | Arterton, J. | Pimentel v. Deboo, 3:04cv821 | Ruling on Motion to Dismiss/8th Amendment Deliberate Indifference |
| 01/27/2006 | Arterton, J. | Menillo v. Bureau of Prisons, et al, 3:03cv1781 | Ruling on Motion to Dismiss |
| 01/27/2006 | Squatrito, J. | World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc v de Arce et al, 3:03cv1568 | Ruling on Motion for Default Judgment |
| 01/27/2006 | Squatrito, J. | World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc v de Arce et al, 3:03cv1568 | Ruling on Motion for Default Judgment |
| 01/27/2006 | Underhill, J. | Bourguignon v. Lantz, 03:05cv245 | Ruling and Order - Prisoner Civil Rights |
| 01/27/2006 | Underhill, J. | Ed Kimber Heating v. Travelers, 3:03cv2111 | Ruling on Motion for Partial Summary Judgment |
| 01/26/2006 | Hall, J. | Wall, et al v. Construction & General Laborers' Union, et al, 3:97cv942 | Re: New Trial - Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act |
| 01/25/2006 | Underhill, J. | Gorsira v Chertoff, 3:03cv1184 | Memorandum of Decision |
| 01/25/2006 | Underhill, J. | Federal Trade Comm v. Bronson Partners, 3:04cv1866 | Ruling on Motion to Strike |
| 01/24/2006 | Underhill, J. | Paws for a Treat v. Christmas Tree Shop, 3:05cv1304 | Memorandum of Decision |
| 01/24/2006 | Underhill, J. | Screen Tech v. Carolina Precision Plastics, 3:05cv975 | Ruling and Order, Breach of Contract |
| 01/23/2006 | Arterton, J. | Tyco v. Ethicon Endo Surgery, 3:04cv1702 | Patent Infringement, Claim Construction Ruling |
| 01/23/2006 | Hall, J. | George Campbell Painting Corp et al v. Chao, 3:05cv716 | Administrative Law/Labor |
| 01/19/2006 | Arterton, J. | Dontigney v. Paramount Pictures, et al, 3:04cv2171 | Ruling on Motion to Dismiss |
| 01/19/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Gibbs v. American School of the Deaf, 3:05cv563 | Motion to Dismiss, Statute of Limitations, Relation Back |
| 01/18/2006 | Arterton, J. | Dorisme v. Gonzalez, 3:04cv863 | Ruling on Motion to Transfer |
| 01/18/2006 | Covello, J. | State Employees Bargaining Agent et al v. Roland, et al, 3:03CV221 | Ruling on the Defendants' Motion to Dismiss |
| 01/18/2006 | Fitzsimmons, MJ. | Thibeault v. Scap Motors, Inc, 3:04CV1936 | Ruling on Plaintiff's Motions to Compel |
| 01/18/2006 | Underhill, J. | Ashline v Martinez et al, 3:05cv1028 | Ruling and Order |
| 01/13/2006 | Arterton, J. | Stone v. Westport, 03:04CV18 | 1983 Action, Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 01/13/2006 | Chatigny, J. | Shuler v RegencyHouse of Wallingford, Inc., 3:05CV480 | Ruling and Order on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss |
| 01/13/2006 | Chatigny, J. | NATS, Inc. v. U.S. Agency for International Development, 3:04CV559 | Ruling and Order Granting Motion to set aside Default Judgment and Motion to Dismiss |
| 01/13/2006 | Arterton, J. | Stone v. Westport, 03:04CV18 | 1983 Action, Motion for Summary Judgment |
| 01/13/2006 | Arterton, J. | Yankee Fiber v. Federal Insurance Company, 3:05cv264 | Action under the Miller Act, Motion for More Definite Statement |
| 01/12/2006 | Dorsey, J. | Book v Lupinacci, 3:04CV1661 | Ruling on various pending motions, including Motion for Reconsideration |
| 01/11/2006 | Kravitz, J. | Cuttino v. Genesis Health Ventures, Inc., 3:04CV575 | Summary Judgment:Sex, Race & Age Discrimination;Retaliation |
| 01/10/2006 | Arterton, J. | Reiling v Fisher-Price, 3:02CV222 | Misappropriation of Idea Case/Motions for Reconsideration of Summary Judgment Ruling |
| 01/10 |