Connecticut Appellate Court
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
In re Loyal H. Et Al. - Child Neglect Appeal
The Connecticut Appellate Court released an opinion in the case of In re Loyal H. Et Al., addressing a father's appeal of child neglect adjudications. The court affirmed the trial court's findings, upholding the neglect petitions and the evidence of abuse presented.
Monday, March 16, 2026
Connecticut Appellate Court Opinion Release Procedures
The Connecticut Appellate Court has issued a notice clarifying procedures for opinion release, publication, and modification. The notice explains that the 'officially released' date is the operative date for all post-opinion motions and petitions for certification, and that the latest version of an opinion is authoritative in case of discrepancies.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Lee Memorial Methodist Church of Norwich v. City of Norwich - Tax Exemption Appeal
The Connecticut Appellate Court ruled that a religious organization is entitled to a tax exemption for property leased to a for-profit daycare facility under statute § 12-81 (14). The court held that the statute does not require the religious organization to be affiliated with or operate the daycare facility.
Louis Martinoli v. Stamford Police Department - Workers' Compensation Appeal
The Connecticut Appellate Court issued an opinion in Louis Martinoli v. Stamford Police Department, addressing the calculation of temporary total disability benefits. The court affirmed the Compensation Review Board's decision, clarifying that compensation rates must be based on the date of incapacity, not a prior date of injury, when there is a gap between the two.
John Chacho, Jr. v. Cara Lister - Family Law Appeal
The Connecticut Appellate Court dismissed an appeal in John Chacho, Jr. v. Cara Lister, finding the case moot due to subsequent custody orders. The court clarified that the 'officially released' date of an opinion governs all post-opinion motion and certification filing periods.
Ligeri v. White RoadCapital, LLC - Appeal of Dismissal
The Connecticut Appellate Court partially reversed a lower court's dismissal of a case brought by Benjamin Ligeri against White RoadCapital, LLC, and others. The appellate court found that the trial court improperly dismissed counts related to tortious interference and unfair trade practices, allowing those claims to proceed.
NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ANIMAL SERVICES v. DONOVAN - Animal Welfare Proceeding
The Connecticut Appellate Court released an opinion in an animal welfare case, clarifying that the exclusionary rule does not apply to proceedings under statute § 22-329a. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence related to neglected animals, citing the societal interest in addressing animal cruelty.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Court opinion release date disclaimer and modification notice
Court opinion release date disclaimer and modification notice
Court opinion publication, modification, and filing deadlines explained
Court opinion publication, modification, and filing deadlines explained
Court opinion release date, modification, and publication process explained
Court opinion release date, modification, and publication process explained
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