Defective Premises

Friday, November 20, 2009

Recent Developments in Defective Premises Caselaw
Michael J. Walsh, Esq., Moukawsher & Walsh, LLC, Hartford

A Comprehensive Review of Recent Supreme & Appellate Cases Involving Issues Related to Defective Premises Cases Including:
  • Actual and Constructive Notice
  • Specific Defect Doctrine
  • Ice and Snow Claims
  • The On-Going Storm Doctrine
  • Non-Delegable Duties
  • Supermarket Cases
  • Mode of Operation Claims
  • Municipal Liability Issues
  • The Firefighter's Rule
  • Highway Defects
  • Recreational Use Immunity
Considering, Advancing and Pursuing a Defective Premises Claim: Putting Your Best Foot Forward When Your Client Couldn't
Danielle DiBerardini-Albrecht, Esq., The Berkowitz Law Firm, Stamford
  • Determining Ownership/Control/Possession of Premises
  • Notice Requirements for Governmental Claims
  • Preserving and Proving the Defect
  • Evaluating and Establishing Actual and/or Constructive Notice
  • Countering the Usual Special Defenses
  • Preparing the Client for the Case, Deposition and Trial

Premises Liability in an Elevator Case: Making the Most of a Complex Liability Case
John J. Kennedy, Jr., Esq., Kennedy Johnson D'Elia & Gillooly, LLC, New Haven
  • Proving Existence of a Defect & Notice
  • Use of Discovery and Depositions Against Multiple Defendants
  • Use of Lay Witness Testimony on Notice
  • Preparation for the Plaintiff's Deposition
  • Expert Selection, Preparation & Testimony
  • Maximizing the Value of Your Case
  • Use of Demonstrative Exhibits
Negligent Security Cases - A Roadmap for Handling Negligent Security Cases From the Moment a Client First Contacts Your Office
Angelo A. Ziotas, Esq., Silver Golub & Teitell, LLP, Stamford
  • Pre-Suit Investigation
  • Legal Theories
  • Pleading Issues
  • Discovery
  • Experts
  • Trial
This presentation and materials will provide examples of common defense tactics, including apportionment and contributory negligence claims, as well as advice as to how best to combat them.

Speakers

Michael J. Walsh, Esq. (chair) Walsh Woodard LLC
Angelo A. Ziotas, Esq. (chair) Silver Golub & Teitell LLP
Danielle DiBerardini-Albrecht, Esq. The Reinken Law Firm
John J. Kennedy, Jr., Esq. Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C.

CLE Credits

This Continuing Legal Education program is appropriate for both newly-admitted and experienced attorneys, and has been approved for the following credits in accordance with the rule requirements of these states:

Skills
Connecticut 4.50 cr

Venue

441 Clark Ln., Orange CT 06477