Business Lawsuit Roundup
New Connecticut business litigation decisions and lawsuits of interest for February 2011: Appellate Decisions: Schirmer v. Souza The Appellate Court upheld an award in favor of the plaintiffs on claims of unjust enrichment concerning renovations to a residence on defendants’ property. In a somewhat strange set of facts, the plaintiffs loaned money to the occupants […]
Can An Attorney Bind A Client To A Settlement Agreement Even If The Client Did Not Agree?
The answer is – yes, under the right set of facts. In Connecticut, attorneys must abide by a client’s decision to settle a case. Additionally, an attorney has to consult with a client and secure consent to accept or make a settlement offer. Seems straightfoward, right? However, what happens if an attorney reasonably believes he […]
Are Settlement Agreements Enforceable In Connecticut
The short answer is that it depends. Settlement agreements are generally enforceable if the terms of the agreement are clear and authorized by the litigants or parties to the litigation. In Gengaro v. City of New Haven (to be officially released December 29th), the Appellate Court had another opportunity to comment on the long standing law in Connecticut […]