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Lawyers Should Take Mothers' Childbirth Injuries More Seriously, SGT Attorneys Say After $30 Million Verdict
"The truth is, with modern medicine, especially with caesarean sections, these injuries shouldn't be as frequent as they are," partner Sean McElligott said. "Lawyers should take these cases to hold doctors to a standard of preventing unnecessary and avoidable injury to the mother during labor and delivery."» Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell Lawyers Among Best Lawyers in America for 2024
Silver Golub & Teitell lawyers have won spots on the Best Lawyers in America list for 2024.» Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Selected for Best Lawyers in America 2023 » Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Selected for Best Lawyers in America 2022 » Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell Selected by Their Peers for The Best Lawyers in America 2020 » Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Selected for The Best Lawyers in New England » Media » Press Releases
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- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Recognized in Best Lawyers in America© 2017 » Media » Press Releases
- SGT Partners Ernie Teitell & Angelo A. Ziotas Named Top 50 Connecticut Lawyers by Super Lawyers » Media » News
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Selected for Connecticut’s Best Lawyers » Media » Press Releases
- Med Mal Case Against Greenwich Hospital Dismissed Because Lawyer Didn't Attach Opinion Letter » Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell Lawyers Named to 2023 Connecticut Super Lawyers
Silver Golub & Teitell lawyers were named to the list of Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2023. Partners Ernie Teitell and Angelo Ziotas were both listed in the Top 50.» Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell Named to Best Lawyers in America© 2015 » Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from SGT Named to 2011 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America » Media » Press Releases
- Medical Literature Resources for the Medical Malpractice Attorney » Media » SGT Blog
- Angelo A. Ziotas & Peter M. Dreyer of Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Recognized as a ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by The Best Lawyers in America 2022 » Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell Recognized in Connecticut’s Best Lawyers 2017 » Media » Press Releases
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Partner Ernie Teitell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Among his notable cases, Mr. Teitell was lead counsel for Mary Farren, a former attorney who was disabled by an attack by her husband, who was an attorney in both Bush administrations. He also represented the family of 6-year-old boy who drowned in a swimming pool, leading to a substantial settlement that the boy's family used to set up a foundation dedicated to pool safety.» Media » Press Releases
- Connecticut Medical Malpractice Cases in the Era of COVID-19 -- Updated » Media » SGT Blog
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Silver Golub & Teitell Names Daniel S. Jo a Partner
The trial law firm Silver Golub & Teitell LLP has named Daniel S. Jo to the firm’s partnership. Mr. Jo is a member of the firm’s Medical Malpractice, Serious Personal Injury, and Commercial & Corporate Disputes practices.» Media » Press Releases
- Silver Golub & Teitell Lawyers Named to 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers » Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell Named to 2014 Edition of Best Lawyers in America » Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from SGT Named to 2012 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® » Media » Press Releases
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SGT Partner Peter Dreyer Becomes President-Elect of Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Silver Golub & Teitell congratulates partner Peter Dreyer on becoming president-elect of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Dreyer will take over as president of the organization in June 2025, after the term of the incoming president, Alinor Sterling.» Media » Press Releases
- Ernie Teitell Named Stamford 'Lawyer of the Year' for Medical Malpractice » Media » News
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SGT Partner Ernie Teitell Discusses ‘What Makes a Great Lawyer’ at Quinnipiac University School of Law
Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Partner Ernie Teitell recently participated in a panel at the Quinnipiac University School of Law titled “What do lawyers actually do, and what makes a great lawyer?”» Media » Press Releases
- SGT Partner Ernie Teitell Recognized as a ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by The Best Lawyers in America 2023 » Media » Press Releases
- New Partnerships at Two Firms in Southern Connecticut » Media » News
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SGT Partner Ernie Teitell Discusses ‘What Makes a Great Lawyer’ at Quinnipiac University School of Law
Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Partner Ernie Teitell took part in a panel at the Quinnipiac University School of Law titled “What do lawyers actually do, and what makes a great lawyer?”» Media » Press Releases
- Court Upholds $5 Million Malpractice Verdict, August 2012 » Media » News
- Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Adds New Partner Sean K. McElligott » Media » Press Releases
- Ernie Teitell of Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Recognized as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by Connecticut’s Best Lawyers 2017 » Media » Press Releases
- A Streamlined Medical Malpractice System Is Good for the Health of Society » Media » News
- Stamford Lawyer To Play Role with New Quinnipiac Medical School » Media » News
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Medication Errors
Medication errors are a common problem with devastating consequences. SGT can help you make sense of what happened.» Practices
- Partners from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Recognized in Best Lawyers in America (2018 Edition) » Media » Press Releases
- SGT Named to 2023 Edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms’ » Media » Press Releases
- Only 1% of Doctors Incur Largest Share of Medical Malpractice Payments » Media » SGT Blog
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In Court and Out, Partner Ernie Teitell Is in It for the Long Run
"Running a marathon is about perseverance – keep your head down and keep going through – and a lot of these cases, that's what you have to do," leading Connecticut plaintiffs' attorney Ernie Teitell told Law360.» Media » News
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Two Former Judicial Law Clerks Join Silver Golub & Teitell as Associates
Sydney Geer, a former clerk on the Connecticut Appellate Court, joins the Medical Malpractice and Serious Personal Injury practice groups. Kate Sayed, a former clerk on the Nebraska Supreme Court, joins the Class Actions and Complex Civil Litigation practice groups.» Media » Press Releases
- Ernie Teitell of Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Recognized as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by The Best Lawyers in America 2019 » Media » Press Releases
- Office-based Solo Practitioners Face Majority of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits » Media » SGT Blog
- Attorney at SGT is President of the Connecticut Association of Nurse Attorneys » Media » Press Releases
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SGT Partner Angelo Ziotas to Moderate Panel at CTLA Annual Meeting
Silver Golub & Teitell partner Angelo Ziotas will moderate a panel of leading state government officials, legislators and lawyers at the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Annual Meeting on Monday, June 3.» Media » Press Releases
- The Truth About Pre-Existing Conditions In Medical Malpractice Cases » Media » SGT Blog
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Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Elects Angelo Ziotas President for 2014-15
The Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA), the largest specialty bar association in Connecticut, announced the election of Silver Golub & Teitell partner Angelo A. Ziotas as president for 2014-2015.» Media » News
- Advances in Medicine and Recognition of the Validity of Medical Malpractice Cases » Media » SGT Blog
- Silver Golub & Teitell Promotes Sarah Russell to its Partnership » Media » Press Releases
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SGT Attorneys Named Legal Lions for $30 Million Verdict
Law360 named Silver Golub & Teitell Partners David Golub and Sean McElligott and associate Sydney Geer Legal Lions of the Week after they won a $30 million trial verdict against a medical practice in Greenwich, Connecticut, for a woman who suffered severe and permanent injuries during what should have been a routine caesarean section.» Media » News
- Nurse-Attorney? What’s a Nurse-Attorney? » Media » News
- Ernie Teitell Recognized as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by The Best Lawyers in America 2021 » Media » Press Releases
- Food for Thought -- Medical Malpractice: By the Numbers » Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell Files Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Death of High School Athlete
Henry Farmer was taken to the Stamford Hospital Emergency Department twice on April 8, 2022, and again on April 11, 2022, with a persistent cough, shortness of breath and lethargy. Doctors at the hospital failed to order additional testing that would have revealed his condition, the lawsuit alleges. He died on April 12, 2022.» Media » Press Releases
- Record Medical Malpractice Verdict Upheld » Media » News
- Failure to Treat and/or Monitor » Practices
- Legal Advice for a New Medical School, July 2011 » Media » News
- Richard Silver & Michael Kennedy Present 'Primer on Medical Negligence for Medical Students' at Quinnipiac University » Media » SGT Blog
- Stamford lawyer receives lifetime achievement award » Media » News
- Attorney at SGT Receives Award from the American Association for Justice » Media » Press Releases
- Sorry Isn’t Enough: Apology Laws Don't Limit Doctor’s Risk of Medical Malpractice Lawsuit » Media » SGT Blog
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Silver Golub & Teitell Partner Peter Dreyer Leads Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
“CTLA is grounded in the belief that justice depends on access, advocacy and an independent judiciary,” Mr. Dreyer said. “In a time of rising threats, I’m honored to help lead our continued fight for those values.”» Media » Press Releases
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Silver Golub & Teitell Welcomes New Associates in Personal Injury and Class Action Practice Groups
“We are delighted to welcome Nathaniel and Samantha as associates at the firm. Their passion for justice further strengthens our team as we fight for compensation for our clients,” said partner Peter Dreyer.» Media » Press Releases
- SGT Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars » Media » News
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SGT Partner Marco Allocca Takes Part in CLE Panel at CTLA Annual Meeting
Silver Golub & Teitell partner Marco Allocca will take part in a panel titled CTLA Celebrates 70 Years on Monday, June 3, at the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Annual Meeting.» Media » Press Releases
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Anesthesia Errors
Anesthesia has become a cornerstone of modern medicine. Unfortunately, however, errors occur in the administration of anesthesia every day and can cause devastating consequences.» Practices
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Diagnosis Errors
A correct and timely diagnosis is essential to effectively treating many conditions and illnesses. Error or delay in diagnosis can thus be one of the most devastating medical errors, robbing people of their chance to recover from an illness or condition.» Practices
- Law360, Connecticut Law Tribune Report on Daniel Jo Promotion to Partner » Media » News
- Building Bridges Between Law, Medical Schools » Media » News
- Mining for Gold in Medical Malpractice Data » Media » SGT Blog
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Hospital Errors
We go to hospitals to regain or maintain our health. But treatment errors while hospitalized can leave us worse off than when we arrived.» Practices
- Richard Silver To Be Recognized with 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award at Connecticut Legal Awards Dinner Tonight » Media » Press Releases
- Jennifer B. Goldstein Named Partner at Silver Golub & Teitell LLP » Media » Press Releases
- $38 Million for Brain-Damaged Baby » Media » News
- Attorneys from SGT Selected for Inclusion in 2011 Connecticut Super Lawyers® » Media » Press Releases
- Medication Errors Found in Almost Half of All Surgeries » Media » SGT Blog
- Dramatic Increase in Hospital Deaths and Injuries As a Result of Medical Errors » Media » SGT Blog
- Choosing a Birth Injury Law Firm » Media » SGT Blog
- Attorneys from SGT Selected for Inclusion in 2012 Connecticut Super Lawyers® » Media » Press Releases
- Connecticut Medical Malpractice Cases in the Era of COVID-19 » Media » SGT Blog
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Recognized as Connecticut Super Lawyers » Media » Press Releases
- Plaintiffs Get Jump on Deposing Defendants » Media » News
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Childbirth Injuries
Childbirth is life’s greatest miracle. It is also fraught with dangers if people don’t receive the care they should.» Practices
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Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents
Pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and deaths from automobile accidents are on the rise. SGT’s attorneys can help you and your loved ones get on the road to recovery.» Practices
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Professional Liability
Individuals who have been harmed by non-medical professionals such as a lawyers, accountants, stockbrokers, and insurance agents routinely turn to SGT for help.» Practices
- 5 Lawyers Who Won Big in 2018 » Media » News
- Richard A. Silver To Be Honored At SilverSource Charity Golf Outing On June 10 » Media » Press Releases
- Blumenthal’s former firm remembers ‘a brilliant lawyer’ » Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell Wins $30 Million Jury Verdict for Woman Whose Caesarean Section Went Wrong
The jury deliberated for four hours before finding the defendants negligent, awarding almost $1.4 million in economic damages and $29 million in non-economic damages.» Media » Press Releases
- Victim Helped Years Ago by Colangelo Applauds His Rise to Chief State's Attorney » Media » News
- Accused Ex-White House Attorney Was No-Show At Civil Trial » Media » News
- As Jury Deliberated, Connecticut Lawyers Reached $20M Settlement in Wrongful Death Case » Media » News
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Defective Drugs & Products
Defective drugs, medical devices, and consumer products harm people across the country every day. SGT has the background and experience necessary to litigate these complex cases.» Practices
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Surgical Errors
Patients have a right to expect a high level of care from their surgeons. When that standard is not met, it can have devastating consequences.» Practices
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Silver Golub & Teitell Files Lawsuit Against High Focus Centers Over Suicide Due to Inadequate Psychiatric Care
Stephen Henry LaSala was discharged from the hospital to the care of the High Focus Treatment Center in Norwalk, Connecticut. Within two weeks, Mr. LaSala jumped from his fifth-floor apartment balcony and died as the result of his injuries.» Media » Press Releases
- Vulnerable Inmates Left in Prison as Covid Rages » Media » News
- Class Actions » Practices
- Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Expands with Two New Offices in Waterbury and Danbury, CT » Media » Press Releases
- Teitell named in ‘Connecticut’s Best Lawyers’ » Media » News
- Lawmakers Debate Extending Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Cases » Media » News
- Silver Golub & Teitell Files Lawsuit in Death of Norwalk Community Leader Sharon Stewart » Media » Press Releases
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Silver Golub & Teitell Files Lawsuit in Death of Bridgeport Pastor Yves Abichet
“The doctors who treated Yves Abichet were negligent on so many fronts,” said partner Ernie Teitell. “There were many opportunities to intervene and save his life, and the doctors missed all of them.”» Media » Press Releases
- Proud To Support CT Trial Lawyers Association's Lawyers vs. Hunger Campaign » Media » SGT Blog
- Medical Errors Found in Nearly 50% of Surgeries » Media » SGT Blog
- Four Cases from Silver Golub & Teitell Included in Personal Injury Hall of Fame » Media » Press Releases
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association announces election of new president » Media » Press Releases
- Ex-Skadden Lawyer Wins $28.6 Million From Her Ex-Husband (A Former GC And White House Lawyer) » Media » News
- Bar Groups Track Right-To-Die Legislation, Other Bills » Media » News
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Wrongful Death
Grieving families want answers after losing a loved one. SGT helps clients find these answers, seek justice, and achieve financial recovery and stability after the loss of a loved one.» Practices
- Conn. Court Upholds $28.6 Million Verdict Against Former White House Lawyer » Media » News
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- NCAA Star Player Robert McCurdy Files MedMal Suit Against Norwalk Hospital, Western Connecticut Health » Media » News
- Richard and Vivienne Silver Honored at Bartlett Arboretum Gala » Media » News
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- Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Party at Stamford Palace Theatre » Media » Press Releases
- Jury Awards $38.5 Million in Malpractice Case, Stamford Advocate, February 2008 » Media » News
- Jury Awards $5M To Cancer Patient, Husband, May 2010 » Media » News
- Update: Mental Health Issues Were Focus of Farren Appeal » Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell Hires Class Action Lawyer John Seredynski
Mr. Seredynksi has more than a decade of experience representing plaintiffs in securities, antitrust and consumer class actions, and has helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars for investors and consumers.» Media » Press Releases
- Connecticut Law Tribune Interviews Partner Ian Sloss on PFAS Litigation » Media » News
- Richard Silver: CTLA Continues To Fight Against Forces That Curtail Our Clients' Rights » Media » News
- SGT Partner Ernie Teitell Discusses Health Care Professionals’ Liability at Quinnipiac University Panel » Media » Press Releases
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Silver Golub & Teitell Files Lawsuit After Untreated Appendicitis Causes Injury to Mother and Death of Her Twins
“Shockingly, the Stamford Hospital’s gynecology service did not order radiological imaging to rule out appendicitis nor did they properly evaluate her clinical condition,” said Silver Golub & Teitell partner Richard Silver.» Media » Press Releases
- Breathing Machine Recall Over Possible Cancer Risk Leaves Millions Scrambling for Substitutes » Media » News
- Sanchez family lawyer says judge should reject motion to reconsider in prom date killing lawsuit » Media » News
- How Many Lawyers Signed the Declaration of Independence? » Media » SGT Blog
- Richard Silver Lectures at Yale School of Medicine on Avoiding Medical Malpractice Lawsuits » Media » News
- Best Practices: 5 Tips From Judges, Lawyers on Using Zoom » Media » News
- Evaluating an Attorney’s Expertise, August 2012 » Media » News
- Attorneys Donate $50,000 Fee From Excessive-Force Case to ACLU » Media » News
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SGT Partner Ernie Teitell Joins IATA Board of Directors
Silver Golub & Teitell congratulates partner Ernie Teitell on joining the board of directors of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers.» Media » Press Releases
- Death of Baby Leads to Filing of Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Women’s Health Care of New England » Media » Press Releases
- Partners from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Selected to Super Lawyers Connecticut ‘Top 50’ » Media » Press Releases
- Palosz case poised to move forward » Media » News
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Partner Ian Sloss Discusses Connecticut's New Data Privacy Act
Violation of the Data Privacy Act, which takes effect on July 1, would be an unfair business practice that could lead to a lawsuit under common law.» Media » News
- Farren Promises to Press Forward With Appeal » Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell Joins With Attorney General Tong and Reproductive Equity Now to Launch Connecticut Abortion Legal Hotline
“In the uncertain legal environment created in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, women across this country will be dependent on abortion sanctuary states for access to critical abortion and reproductive health care services that they can no longer obtain in their home states,” Silver Golub & Teitell partner Jonathan Levine said.» Media » Press Releases
- In Military Care, A Pattern of Errors ... » Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell Promotes Jennifer Sclar and John Seredynski to Its Partnership
“Jennifer and John are both accomplished lawyers who have demonstrated skill in their practice and dedication to our clients,” said partner Ian Sloss, who heads the Class Actions practice. “Their new position as partners gives our class actions team a significant boost,” he said.» Media » Press Releases
- Ernie Teitell of Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Joins Connecticut Bar Foundation’s Roraback Circle » Media » Press Releases
- Death of Baby at Greenwich Hospital Leads to CT DPH Investigation Finding Numerous Violations & Filing of Wrongful Death Lawsuit » Media » Press Releases
- Silver Golub & Teitell Settles Sexual Abuse Case with Archdiocese of Hartford » Media » Press Releases
- Floyd Abrams to Debate Hate Speech vs. Free Speech on Campus » Media » News
- Former White House attorney held liable in ex-wife's beating » Media » News
- Looking Back -- and Ahead -- at the Importance of the CT Trial Lawyers Association » Media » SGT Blog
- Stamford lawyer helps push tobacco company award to $52.4M » Media » News
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Partner Ernie Teitell Welcomes Supreme Court Decision Against Former White House Attorney
Silver Golub & Teitell partner Ernie Teitell welcomed a Supreme Court ruling denying former White House attorney Michael Farren's attempt to evade a civil lawsuit brought by his ex-wife for bludgeoning her with a flashlight at their New Canaan home in January 2010.» Media » News
- Richard Silver Receives 2019 SilverSource Champion Award » Media » News
- Former White House attorney for George W. Bush ordered to pay $28MILLION to wife he 'tried to beat to death with a flashlight when she handed him divorce papers' » Media » News
- The Enormous Cost of Cerebral Palsy Caused by Doctor Negligence » Media » SGT Blog
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Silver Golub & Teitell Files Lawsuit for Woman Denied Lifesaving Measures, Calls for State to License Adult Day Care Centers
“When you entrust your elderly parent to an adult day care center, especially one that promises nursing and medical supervision, you expect the employees will be properly trained and the center will have functioning emergency equipment on hand and employees who know how to use it,” said partner Jennifer Goldstein.» Media » Press Releases
- Upcoming CTLA Seminar -- Pick 'Em & Win: The Art and Science of Jury Selection » Media » News
- Class Action Filed Against Bureau of Prisons for Gross Failures in COVID-19 Response at FCI Danbury » Media » Press Releases
- City of Milford to Pay $5 Million to Settle Claims of Maren V. Sanchez Estate Arising Out of Murder at Jonathan Law High School » Media » Press Releases
- Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Settles Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Hurlock v. Rodriguez-Boulan for $5.4 Million » Media » Press Releases
- Individual Voir Dire = Justice » Media » SGT Blog
- State Supreme Court to Hear Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Marlboro » Media » News
- New Canaan lawyer convicted of attempted murder » Media » News
- Town Agrees to Pay Fire Victim's Family $1.4 Million, June 2009 » Media » News
- Pro Bono Program Provides DCF Children with Lawyers » Media » News
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Antitrust Competition
SGT's attorneys have extensive experience litigating on behalf of plaintiffs harmed by anticompetitive behavior to enforce federal and state antitrust laws.» Practices
- SGT Partners Ziotas & Dreyer on 'The Art of Jury Selection' at CTLA CLE Seminar » Media » SGT Blog
- Car & Motorcycle Accidents » Practices
- Richard Silver: Adversary to harm » Media » News
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Law360 Reports on Third Circuit Ruling for Silver Golub & Teitell Clients Over Benzene in Bayer Products
Bayer discovered that its Lotrimin and Tinactin sprays could have been contaminated with benzene as far back as 2018 and recalled millions of dollars' worth of the products in October 2021. Plaintiffs Juan Huertas and Eva Mistretta filed a proposed class action a month later, claiming that customers had suffered economic harm and now needed long-term medical monitoring due to an increased risk of developing cancer.» Media » News
- Danbury prison inmates settle with Bureau of Prisons in suit over COVID threat » Media » News
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Fires & Explosions
Fires and explosions can cause long-lasting damage. We can help you recover.» Practices
- Criticism Of Justice Palmer 'Legal Poppycock' » Media » News
- Ernie Teitell Elected to Haskins Laboratories’ Board of Directors » Media » Press Releases
- Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Attains Class Certification in Lawsuit Against Griffin Hospital & Griffin Health Services Corporation for Alleged Misuse of Insulin Pens » Media » Press Releases
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Jury Awards $9 Million to Silver Golub & Teitell Clients
Silver Golub & Teitell won a $9 million dollar jury award in Waterbury Superior Court, an amount that will rise to around $14.4 million with interest, for clients James and Diana Griswold. Before jury selection began, the defendants and their insurers decided this was a “no-pay” case.» Media » Press Releases
- Diaz v. Griffin Hospital Litigation » Cases
- Why Daily Fantasy Players Are Suing MLB Over Sign Stealing » Media » News
- 7th Circuit won't stay remand in BIPA class action, offering road map to state court » Media » News
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Trucking Accidents
Large commercial trucks and tractor trailer accidents can cause some of the most severe personal injuries and present some of the most complex legal issues. SGT has navigated these issues and achieved record results for our clients.» Practices
- Ex-White House lawyer sentenced to 15 years » Media » News
- Tobacco lawsuit resolved in favor of former Norwich woman » Media » News
- SGT Attorneys Bring Lawsuit For Victims of Day Care Sexual Abuse » Media » News
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Environmental & Public Health
SGT’s class action attorneys represent individuals whose health and property have been impacted by environmental contamination.» Practices
- The Facts About Doctors' Opinions by Richard Silver and Amanda Whitman » Media » News
- David S. Golub Named Winner of CT Law Tribune Professional Excellence Award » Media » SGT Blog
- Silver Golub & Teitell Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Philips on Behalf of Users of Philips’ Sleep Apnea Devices and Ventilators » Media » Press Releases
- The Need for a National Database of Negligent Doctors Open to the Public » Media » SGT Blog
- Archdiocese of Hartford Settles Sexual Abuse Claim Against Priest » Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Kimberly-Clark over PFAS Contamination in New Milford, Connecticut
The complaint alleges that Kimberly-Clark discharged and distributed per- and polyfuoralkyl substances (PFAS) from emissions stacks and a landfill at its New Milford plant, contaminating the drinking water supplies of the plaintiffs and other members of the proposed class. The exposure substantially increased their risk of developing cancers and other diseases linked to PFAS, according to the complaint.» Media » Press Releases
- PowerSchool Data Breach » Cases
- Former White & Case Chairman's Fatal Car Accident Results in $5.4M Settlement » Media » News
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Spinal Cord Injuries
While a spinal cord injury is a serious event that can have long-lasting consequences, it is important to remember that many people live full and meaningful lives after sustaining a spinal cord injury. With the right treatment and support, you can make a full recovery.» Practices
- Arguing Damages and Maximizing the Verdict » Media » SGT Blog
- Conn. Court Says State Law Doesn't Bar Smokers' Lawsuits Against Tobacco Companies » Media » News
- Hey, Siri: What's a class action? Apple targeted under IL biometrics law for Siri 'voiceprints' » Media » News
- $18.75M settlement for family of Stamford woman killed in Greenwich » Media » News
- The ‘bizarre’ twist in Clearview AI’s promised SCOTUS petition in biometric privacy case » Media » News
- Philips sleep apnea, ventilator recall triggers US lawmaker scrutiny, legal woes » Media » News
- National Trial Lawyers Reports on $11.8 Million SGT Verdict Against Boy Scouts for Sexual Abuse » Media » News
- Aetna Won't Cover Needed Physical Therapy, Suit Says » Media » News
- Stamford Law Firm Cited for 'Breaking New Legal Ground' » Media » News
- Defining Tradition in Connecticut, November 2012 » Media » News
- Rebuilding Shattered Lives, September 2011 » Media » News
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Boston Globe Reports on Silver Golub & Teitell's PFAS Class Action for Residents of Nantucket
The cause of the contamination is Aqueous film-forming foam, which is used to fight fires and was routinely sprayed at the Nantucket Memorial airport during fire drills. Also, a contractor removing foam from a fire truck in late 2022 spilled it on the ground. Nantucket is particularly susceptible to PFAS contamination because its subsurface soils are mostly sand and are highly permeable. As a result, once PFAS gets into the soil, it can quickly travel into groundwater, and then drinking water.» Media » News
- A Connecticut Firm's Crusade to Fight for Individuals and Protect the Public, December 2010 » Media » News
- Picking Their Battles, December 2011 » Media » News
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Partner Angelo Ziotas Discusses Judicial Vacancies With Connecticut Law Tribune
"It seems like all the presiding judges are under pressure to move business along, but don't have all the resources thay necessarily need to do it," Mr. Ziotas told the publication.» Media » News
- Court Cites Doctor's Inappropriate Testimony, Reverses Med-Mal Decision » Media » News
- Farren Shows No Remorse, Gets 15-Year Sentence for Attack on Wife » Media » News
- David S. Golub Receives Professional Excellence Award from CT Law Tribune » Media » SGT Blog
- Connecticut hospital sued for reusing insulin pens » Media » News
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Partner Richard Silver Makes Donation to Help Quinnipiac Law Students Achieve Success
Mr. Silver, who has served for more than 40 years on the School of Law’s Advisory Board, said that he was influenced by his own experience attending the University of Virginia School of Law, where at the time he was able to take the Virginia bar exam after his second year.» Media » Press Releases
- After 45 years, Stamford law firm moves office » Media » News
- NationsBenefits Data Breach » Cases
- Judge Grants Griffin Hospital Lawsuit Class Action Status » Media » News
- $28 Million Tobacco Verdict Upheld by Second Circuit » Media » News
- Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Files Lawsuit Against Town of Greenwich for Negligence After Large Tree Falls on Contractor, Resulting in Traumatic Brain Damage » Media » Press Releases
- SGT Partners Silver & Dreyer Speak at CTLA Seminar: Arguing Damages -- Maximizing the Verdict » Media » SGT Blog
- SGT Partner Ziotas Co-Chairs Upcoming CTLA Seminar: Winning the Defective Premises Case » Media » SGT Blog
- Judge refuses to dismiss Milford prom date killer lawsuit » Media » News
- Shoreline Pools and CEO Enter Guilty Pleas in Child's Pool Drain Entrapment Death » Media » Press Releases
- Derby’s Griffin Hospital sued for reusing insulin pens » Media » News
- Federal class action lawsuit filed against Pratt & Whitney, other CT aerospace engineering firms » Media » News
- Milford will pay $5M to settle lawsuit brought by estate of Maren Sanchez, fatally stabbed by fellow student on her prom day » Media » News
- Fire fighter Protective Gear PFAS Class Action » Cases
- USA Today Reports on Lawsuit for Homeowners Against Vision Solar » Media » News
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CBS News8 Reports on SGT Class Action Alleging Epic Games' Fortnite Collects Data on Minors
A proposed class action lawsuit filed in federal court in San Diego says the popular video game advertises to young people and collects their personal information, CBS News 8 San Diego reported.» Media » News
- ‘Is Virtual Justice Just?’ SGT Partner Ernie Teitell Moderates Panel At Quinnipiac University School of Law » Media » Press Releases
- Listening and Open-Ended Questions in Voir Dire » Media » SGT Blog
- Warning: Anything You Say Can Be Used Against You on TV » Media » News
- Cerebral Palsy – Was It Caused by Doctor Negligence? » Media » SGT Blog
- Connecticut Child Justice Foundation Stands Up for Children in Need » Media » News
- Former White House Counsel Loses Final Appeal in $28.6M Civil Judgment » Media » News
- Jury Finds Boy Scouts of American Reckless in New Fairfield Sex Abuse Case » Media » Press Releases
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SGT Action Against Kimberly-Clark Over PFAS Emissions Earns Wide Media Coverage
Reuters, the Guardian, the Houston Chronicle, the Hartford Business Journal, WSHU Public Radio, News12 Connecticut, Law360 and the Connecticut Law Tribune all reported on the lawsuit, which SGT filed on February 28 in federal court in Connecticut.» Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell Files Lawsuit for Nantucket Residents Hit by PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water
According to the lawsuit, the contaminated groundwater stems from the use of firefighting foam in training exercises at Nantucket Memorial Airport going back to the 1960s, a spill of firefighting foam at the Nantucket Fire Station in 2022 and the subsequent dumping of contaminated waste at the island’s landfills.» Media » Press Releases
- CTLA Civil Justice Foundation Presents Mediation/Settlement Seminar » Media » Press Releases
- Conn. Bank Settles Madoff Lawsuit, Wins Verdict » Media » News
- Court Approves $145 Million Class Action Settlement for AllianzGI Mutual Fund Investors » Media » Press Releases
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New York Law Journal Reports on $145 Mln Settlement for AllianzGI Mutual Fund Investors
Justice Andrew Borrok approved the $145 million settlement of a lawsuit that was based on an investigation and analysis by Silver Golub & Teitell.» Media » News
- Greenwich Agrees to Pay $5 Million to the Estate of Bart Palosz » Media » Press Releases
- ‘Education Law: Expulsion and Special Education’ -- CT Child Justice Foundation & Fairfield County Bar Assn. Co-Sponsor Special Program » Media » Press Releases
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Law360 Reports on SGT Win for Children Tracked on YouTube and Targeted With Google Ads
"Based on these allegations, the court may reasonably infer at the pleading stage that Google knew it was collecting children's data through YouTube in violation of the COPPA," Judge van Keulen wrote."The court cannot conclude, as a matter of law, that knowingly violating a statute does not constitute highly offensive behavior."» Media » News
- Hartford Catholic Diocese Settles Another Sexual Abuse Claim » Media » News
- $5M Settlement in Case of Milford Teen Murdered by Classmate » Media » News
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SGT Action to Protect Residents from PFAS-Contaminated Water Earns Wide Media Coverage
The Hartford Courant, Connecticut Post, Hartford Business Journal, WSHU Public Radio, News12 Connecticut, Fox61, the Connecticut Law Tribune and Law360 all reported on the lawsuits filed by SGT against Aquarion Water Company and Connecticut Water Company.» Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell Files Lawsuit for Connecticut Firefighters Over PFAS Contamination from Protective Gear
The lawsuit seeks to hold the makers and sellers of the chemicals and the protective gear, including 3M, DuPont and others, accountable for producing firefighter gear contaminated with PFAS, a known carcinogen.» Media » Press Releases
- Ill. Residents Want Clearview BIPA Suit Back In State Court » Media » News
- Federal Judge Hikes Punitive Damages in Cigarette Case for Total $52.3 Million Award » Media » News
- Google, YouTube Channels Sued Over Kids' Data Collection » Media » News
- Judge Rules in Favor of Federal Inmates in Coronavirus Suit, Orders Speedier Releases » Media » News
- SGT in the News: Convicted Allianz Unit Accused Of Bilking Retail Investors » Media » News
- 7th Circ. Won't Revisit Clearview BIPA Suit Remand » Media » News
- 7th Circ. Won't Keep Clearview BIPA Case In Federal Court » Media » News
- Jury Awards $28.6 Million to Ex-Wife in Beating by Former Bush Aide » Media » News
- Ex-Bush Aide Claims Indigence, August 2012 » Media » News
- Rising Up to Stop a Raid, May 2009 » Media » News
- Conn. Sex Abuse Case Puts Spotlight on Boy Scouts' 'Confidential Files' » Media » News
- New CTLA President Focuses on Birth Injuries » Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell to Co-Lead DCG Cryptocurrency Class Action
U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill approves co-leadership of the securities class action against Digital Currency Group and its chief executive, Barry Silbert.» Media » News
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Federal Judge Clears Path for SGT’s Coinbase Class Action, Upholding Investors’ Claims Over Unlicensed Securities Sales
A federal judge has ordered that a Silver Golub & Teitell class action lawsuit should move forward against Coinbase Global, Inc., which users allege is operating an unlicensed securities exchange.» Media » Press Releases
- $5.4 million settlement in crash » Media » News
- NBC New York Television Reports on $5 Million Settlement for Palosz Family, Interviews Partner Jennifer Goldstein » Media » News
- SGT Appointed To Lead Class Action Against Unilever Over Benzene in Dry Shampoo » Media » News
- Google Play-Designed for Families Android App Litigation » Cases
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Silver Golub & Teitell Files Data Privacy Lawsuit Against Webster Bank
The lawsuit, filed on May 15, alleged that Webster Bank failed to protect consumers’ personal identifying information and failed to notify them of the breach for almost two months.» Media » News
- Lawsuit over bullying against Greenwich School District could go to trial in June 2022 » Media » News
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Ninth Circuit Rejects Challenge to SGT Child Privacy Case Against Google
"We look forward to finally forcing Google and its co-defendants to face up to their egregious exploitation and targeting of vulnerable young children through illegal usurpation of their private online information," SGT partner David S. Golub said.» Media » News
- $5 Million Settlement for Family of Bart Palosz Earns Wide Media Coverage » Media » News
- Thoughts Raised by the Article 'Hospitalists and the Decline of Comprehensive Care' » Media » SGT Blog
- Correction to Recent Articles about Lanza Estate Lawsuits » Media » SGT Blog
- Winning the Defective Premises Case » Media » SGT Blog
- Proving Institutional Liability for Childhood Sexual Abuse Requires Careful Choice of Legal Theory » Media » SGT Blog
- Roku COPPA Litigation » Cases
- Epic Games Fortnite Child Player Privacy Violations & Unfair Conduct » Cases
- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance Coverage in a Motor Vehicle Accident: Why It’s So Important » Media » SGT Blog
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TikTok Child Tracking Litigation
Silver Golub & Teitell LLP filed a class action on August 9, 2024, alleging that TikTok collected and exploited the personal information of children under 13 without obtaining parental consent, in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and state laws.» Cases
- SGT in the News: Judge Revives Aetna Physical Therapy Coverage Fight » Media » News
- Award in cigarette liability case for former Norwich smoker balloons to $52.4 million as judge adds interest » Media » News
- Court: Law Doesn't Bar Suits Against Cigarette Manufacturers » Media » News
- Press Release Re: Wrongful Death Lawsuit on Behalf of Bartlomiej F. Palosz » Media » Press Releases
- SGT in the News: Ruling in EpiPen Antitrust Litigation Could Give Rise to Private Anti-Kickback Cause of Action » Media » News
- SGT in the News: Two Firms To Rep Investors Of Allianz Funds Rocked By COVID » Media » News
- Boston Globe Spotlights SGT's Pioneering Legal Strategy in Massachusetts PFAS Contamination Class Action » Media » News
- Judge rebuffs Milford’s request in prom date killing lawsuit » Media » News
- Coinbase Is An Unregistered Securities Exchange, Suit Says » Media » News
- Fantasy Players Take MLB Cheating Suit To 2nd Circ. » Media » News
- CIC Committee Presentation: 86% of all quoted collision repair data could be available for sale » Media » News
- State Employees Bargaining Coalition V. Rowland » Cases
- $1 Million in Lawyers’ Bills to Taxpayers for State’s Defeat in Court » Media » News
- Listening - CTLA Forum » Media » News
- Alter Boy Sex Abuse Victim Settles Case With Bridgeport Diocese, January 2005 » Media » News
- Law firm opens Waterbury satellite office » Media » News
- Farren allowed to take over his defense » Media » News
- Brain Injury and the Law: A Primer for Survivors & Families » Media » News
- Serious Personal Injury » Practices
- The NFL Head Trauma Settlement: For the Love of the Game? » Media » News
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Commercial & Corporate Disputes
SGT handles all types of high-stakes complex litigation involving commercial and corporate disputes.» Practices
- Connecticut Jury Awards $7M In Boy Scouts Abuse Case » Media » News
- Connecticut Jury Awards $7M in Scouts Abuse Case » Media » News
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Consumer Protection
SGT advises consumers, businesses, and governmental entities harmed by unfair and deceptive businesses practices against the world’s largest companies.» Practices
- Ex-Marine's Estate Collects $3M After Faulty Diagnosis, August 2011 » Media » News
- Complex Civil Litigation » Practices
- Conn. lawmakers address student-athlete injuries » Media » News
- Jury Awards $28.6 Million in Damages to Wife for Brutal Beating by Washington Power-Player Husband » Media » News
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Labor, Employment & ERISA
SGT represents employees victimized by employer misconduct, including wage and hour law violations, illegal discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability, and misuse of employees’ retirement benefits.» Practices
- Standing Up for Children in Need, January 2013 » Media » News
- Maren Sanchez family files lawsuit against school board and Plaskon’s parents » Media » News
- Boy Scouts Abuse Case Confirms 'Confidential Files' » Media » News
- Op-Ed: Time to pass bill protecting young athletes from concussions » Media » News
- Doctors Fail to Diagnose Man's Thyroid Cancer » Media » News
- Husband of coma victim wins justice award, July 2012 » Media » News
- The Art and Science of Trial Law » Media » SGT Blog
- Why Can’t Modern Medicine Perform as well as the Airline Industry? » Media » SGT Blog
- Decisions in the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit » Media » SGT Blog
- Town Recovers Money Linked To Madoff Scams » Media » News
- Tully Knight admits responsibility in 2008 death of Nick Parisot » Media » News
- No Quick or Clear Solution in N.F.L. Settlement » Media » News
- Editorial: No More Insinuations From Ethics Office » Media » News
- Judge Dismisses GOP Challenge to Malloy Campaign Spending » Media » News
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Data Breach & Privacy
SGT represents individuals whose sensitive personal information and data have been illegally collected, stored, misused, or stolen.» Practices
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Government Representation
SGT has a proud history of representing governmental entities, including the State of Connecticut and local municipalities.» Practices
- Court Again Denies Attempt by Wilton to Dismiss Molestation Suit » Media » News
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Partner Jennifer Goldstein Speaks to Washington Post About SGT School Bullying Settlement
The size of the settlement reflects the magnitude of the Greenwich Public School system’s failure and their recognition of that failure, Ms. Goldstein said.» Media » News
- Webster Bank Data Breach » Cases
- Richard A. Silver Receives Mario DiNatale Ethics & Professionalism Award from Fairfield County Bar Association » Media » Press Releases
- U.S. Supreme Court Denies Cert for Farren v. Farren » Media » Press Releases
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Silver Golub & Teitell Finalist for Litigation Department of the Year in New England Legal Awards
The firm was recognized for its work over the past year, including a $145 million class action settlement for investors in AllianzGI mutual funds and a landmark ruling for plaintiffs in Massachusetts whose water was contaminated by PFAS chemicals.» Media » Press Releases
- Archdiocese settles sex abuse claim » Media » News
- Update: Conn. Court's Tobacco Lawsuit Ruling Could Impact Other Products Liability Cases » Media » News
- Democrats refuse to release subpoenaed Malloy campaign emails » Media » News
- Supreme Court Denies Farren Petition » Media » News
- SGT in the News: Plaintiff-Appellants Finish Briefing in Appeal of Ruling in YouTube Privacy Class Action » Media » News
- Judge refused to toss class action suit against Griffin Hospital » Media » News
- Jennifer Goldstein Wins Personal Injury Hall of Fame Award for Largest Known Compensatory Damages Verdict Against Boy Scouts of America » Media » News
- Federal court upholds $28 million verdict against tobacco company » Media » News
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Sexual Abuse & Assault
Sexual abuse is a harrowing experience that no one should have to go through. If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual abuse, it's important to know that you are not alone and there are people who can help.» Practices
- Court Secrecy: The Importance of Open Proceedings » Media » SGT Blog
- SGT files class actions against Nelnet Servicing, LLC on behalf of student borrowers whose data was compromised » Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell Files Consumer Protection Lawsuits Against Connecticut Water, Aquarion Over PFAS Contamination
Connecticut Water and Aquarion have known for years that the water they supplied to consumers was contaminated with PFAS chemicals and that the chemicals were toxic, harmful to human health, and render the water unsafe and/or non-potable, the lawsuits allege.» Media » Press Releases
- Court: Greenwich not immune from lawsuit over student suicide » Media » News
- Tunick, Silver, Madden: Stamford business people » Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell Files Lawsuit for Kent School Students Whose Photographs Were Accessed by School IT Employee
“These young women and girls have had their privacy invaded and have lost control of highly sensitive images and information, which will forever be vulnerable to misuse,” said Silver Golub & Teitell partner Jennifer Goldstein, who is representing the students.» Media » Press Releases
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Whistleblower Representation
SGT has a proud record-setting history of representing individuals who come forward to expose corporate wrongdoing.» Practices
- SanDisk Extreme Solid State Drive Defect Litigation » Cases
- Former Norwich resident awarded additional $44 million in tobacco lawsuit » Media » News
- Letter: Community means listening to each other with respect and an open mind » Media » News
- Proud To Support the FCBA Toy & Gift Drive -- Please Donate » Media » SGT Blog
- Nelnet Data Breach Litigation » Cases
- Private Foundations: A Guide To Organization and Administration » Media » SGT Blog
- Latest Newtown Lawsuits Name Shooter's Mother » Media » News
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Second Circuit Reinstates SGT Class Action Over Heavy Metals in Baby Food
The Second Circuit reinstated a case by Silver Golub & Teitell against Beech-Nut Nutrition Co. on behalf of parents who bought baby food containing unacceptably high levels of lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury.» Media » News
- The Numbers Add Up: Various Components of Potential Damage Award in Childhood Sexual Abuse Cases Can Reach Significant Totals » Media » SGT Blog
- SGT Investigates Macquarie Energy LLC for Alleged Natural Gas Market Manipulation » Media » Press Releases
- SGT Appointed Interim Co-Lead Class Counsel in Data Breach Class Action Against Nelnet » Media » News
- Richard Silver Receives Ethics & Professionalism Award » Media » News
- Stamford law firm levels lawsuit against multinational conglomerate Philips for faulty ventilators » Media » News
- Federal District Court Judge Adds $44 Million in Punitive Damages & Interest in First Smokers Case to Come to Trial in New England » Media » Press Releases
- Experts warn of travel industry's sexual harassment exposure » Media » News
- New 2nd Circuit Ruling Could Hobble Cigarette Company Defenses in Tobacco Cases » Media » News
- Westminster, Mass. PFAS Contamination Class Action » Cases
- Clearview BIPA Suit Moved Back To Ill. State Court » Media » News
- Verdict for Smoker Upheld -- First Smoker’s Case to Come to Trial in Connecticut » Media » Press Releases
- IT Biz Says 'Catch-All' Exclusion Doesn't Bar BIPA Coverage » Media » News
- IT Co. Leans On Court's BIPA Ruling As It Seeks Coverage » Media » News
- Hartford archdiocese paid $50.6M to settle priests’ sex abuse claims » Media » News
- Digital Currency Group & Genesis Global Capital Litigation » Cases