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  • Law Talk 1-18-25

    Law Talk 1-18-25
    Jan 18 2025
    Today's cases include a dog bite incident where a child is injured, and the dog's former owner claims no responsibility, stating the dog was sold at a flea market, raising issues of dog keeper liability. A neighbor dispute over parking dives into legal concepts such as Quiet Title Action, Adverse Possession, and Easement by Necessity. Another Adverse Possession case involves a legal stalemate where both parties sue each other, but no one prevails. Finally, an age discrimination case focuses on a woman with a physical disability who argues she must walk down stairs backward for safety, while the town insists she descend forward, highlighting issues of accommodation and discrimination.
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    40 min
  • Law Talk 1-4-25

    Law Talk 1-4-25
    Jan 4 2025
    Today’s show covered several cases and topics, starting with Jeffery's fall at a town hall and a broader conversation about tort reform. A car accident case was highlighted, involving a rear end collision where the at fault driver did not defend the lawsuit, leading to court discussions on default judgments and damages. One caller reported a driver crashing into their wall, only to have the insurance company deny the claim, citing a medical emergency. Another caller shared an incident where a friend borrowed a nephew’s overloaded truck, was pulled over, found with an unknown jar of marijuana, and failed a breathalyzer test despite not drinking, resulting in the mandatory use of an ignition interlock device. Lastly, a caller questioned the legality of a bank attempting to repossess items tied to a discharged debt under Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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    41 min
  • Law Talk 12-21-24

    Law Talk 12-21-24
    Dec 21 2024
    Today’s discussion highlights several legal cases, including issues related to condominium ownership, associations, and a slip-and-fall accident on a grocery store sidewalk caused by rock salt. One caller seeks clarification on pedestrian right-of-way laws involving vehicles, while another shares their opinion on the previously mentioned slip-and-fall case. Other cases include a neighbor dispute over an obstructed beach view and a case addressing punitive damages for a worker who developed mesothelioma due to occupational exposure.
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    40 min
  • Law Talk 12-14-24

    Law Talk 12-14-24
    Dec 14 2024
    Today’s discussion covers cases involving second time offenders and Connecticut's Clean Slate Law. Topics include a neighbor dispute over target shooting, where mediation succeeded but lacked a written agreement, a boundary property case deemed moot by zoning enforcement, and false claims involving a broken barstool at a party. Additionally, there were calls from listeners seeking advice on being an Uber or Lyft driver, including tips for independent contractors, and questions about HOA laws, condo ownership, and snow removal equipment.
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    41 min
  • Law Talk 12-7-24

    Law Talk 12-7-24
    Dec 7 2024
    Maureen owns a house in Noank. She sells it to Michael. He discovers numerous defects after she moves out and sues: Maureen's lawyer! Is the Seller's lawyer responsible to the buyer for defects in the house? What did the Judge say? 2. Jerry is driving Teresa's car. He drives negligently and a motorcyclist gets killed in the collision. Teresa gets sued. We looked into why, what happened at court, and what the lesson is for motor vehicle owners who lend their vehicle to someone else to drive. 3. Jane doe was dating Dan Roe. He and his son moved in with her. She transferred a half-interest in her house to Dan. 5 years later, they break up. Jane wants her house title back in her name alone. Dan says Sure, just pay me half its fair market value. Jane says NO WAY! We'll discuss how the Court resolved it — and what listeners can do to protect themselves if they're considering doing something like Jane did. That was it. Only call was from a commercial real estate broker who applauded the story about the house in Noank and what we told listeners to do so as to avoid being in Michael's situation.
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    39 min
  • Law Talk 11-30-24

    Law Talk 11-30-24
    Nov 30 2024
    Today, we discussed several cases, including one involving exempt credit card debt due to financial hardship, a case concerning threats related to the Veterans Administration, and an incident where a defendant was run over by a town owned snowplow during a snowplow accident. We also explored liability in this situation. Additionally, we reviewed a seller buyer dispute and took a call regarding the legality of added charges on electric bills.
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    40 min
  • Law Talk 11-16-24

    Law Talk 11-16-24
    Nov 16 2024
    Today, we discussed a case involving two sisters in a dispute over their mother’s estate, which resulted in allegations of statutory theft. We also took calls on various topics, including a rental car accident with international claims, Social Security disability and malpractice issues, and disputes over executor responsibilities and estate management.
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    37 min
  • Law Talk 11-2-24

    Law Talk 11-2-24
    Nov 2 2024
    Today, we discussed the origins of class action lawsuits, the impact of smoking, and healthcare in the context of RISA (Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments Program). We also addressed a caller's specific copyright question related to their mother’s writings. Throughout the show, we welcomed questions and comments about copyright issues, including insights from a retired probate judge in Connecticut. Additionally, we answered another caller's inquiry about a vacation buyout.
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    38 min