"The way the state drafted … underinsured motorist coverage was not to pay claimants who are state employees twice for the same damages," said defense counsel David A. Haught, a partner at Cooney, Scully and Dowling. "I think all of tort law should be grounded in the principle that the plaintiff should not be receiving a windfall, and the court is allowing, in this case, a windfall." (Credit: Paul Biryukov/Shutterstock.com)
The Connecticut Supreme Court reversed in part the appellate court's judgment in a case involving the recovery of underinsured motorist benefits after an accident involving an intoxicated driver.
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Emily Cousins
I'm a litigation reporter for Connecticut Law Tribune, covering litigation wins, verdict news, settlements, interesting cases, etc. Contact me with tips at [email protected].
