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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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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
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Alternative Investments
SGT has been able to achieve tremendous recoveries for clients who have lost money on investments made beyond the traditional options of equity, debt, and cash.» Practices
- Connecticut Law Tribune Interviews Partner Ian Sloss on PFAS Litigation » Media » News
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Commercial & Corporate Disputes
SGT handles all types of high-stakes complex litigation involving commercial and corporate disputes.» Practices
- Complex Civil Litigation » Practices
- PFAS Water Regs' Compliance Costs May Spark Litigation » Media » SGT Blog
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Media Reports on Court Certifying Class in Kent School Student Privacy Case
"The court's decision allowing this action to move forward on a class basis will ensure that every student who had their private and sensitive photos and information stolen by Daniel Clery will be able to seek accountability from Kent School for its negligence and recklessness in allowing Clery to operate with little to no supervision and with inadequate computer safety protocols for almost a decade," SGT partner Jennifer Sclar told the publications.» Media » News
- Baby Food Heavy Metals Litigation » Cases
- Google Play-Designed for Families Android App Litigation » Cases
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Best Law Firms in America Recognizes Seven Silver Golub & Teitell Practice Groups for Excellence in 2026
Best Law Firms in America has recognized seven Silver Golub & Teitell practice groups, including Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Class Actions and Commercial Litigation, in its list of Tier 1 practices for 2026. Best Law Firms in America evaluates firms by practice area and geographic region, honoring exceptional professionalism and consistent strong feedback from clients and peers.» Media » Press Releases
- Connecticut and Legal Media Reports on $49 Million Verdict for Darien Woman Whose Cervical Cancer Went Undetected » Media » News
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Government Representation
SGT has a proud history of representing governmental entities, including the State of Connecticut and local municipalities.» Practices
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AllianzGI Structured Alpha Mutual Fund Class Action Litigation
Class action on behalf of mutual fund investors alleging that Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC fraudulently misrepresented the risk profiles and investment strategies of a series of mutual funds, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in losses.» Cases
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Apple Siri Biometric Voiceprint Litigation
Silver Golub & Teitell represents a class of Illinois residents alleging that Apple Inc. violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by capturing, collecting, possessing, storing and using their voiceprints when they used the Siri app, without making the necessary disclosures or obtaining consent.» Cases
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Selected for Best Lawyers in America 2022 » Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Selected for The Best Lawyers in New England » Media » Press Releases
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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 Selected by Their Peers for The Best Lawyers in America 2020 » Media » Press Releases
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Silver Golub & Teitell Lawyers Among Best Lawyers in America for 2026
Silver Golub & Teitell lawyers recognized among the Best Lawyers in America for 2026.» Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Recognized in Best Lawyers in America© 2017 » 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
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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
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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
- 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
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TikTok Child Tracking Litigation
Silver Golub & Teitell filed the first private action in the U.S. alleging that TikTok improperly collected the personal information of children younger than 13 and exploited the information for significant financial gain through lucrative behavioral advertising. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) makes it illegal for an operator of a website or online service – including mobile apps – to collect and use the personal information of children without parental consent. SGT’s action alleged that TikTok’s conduct violated state privacy and statutory laws, and that TikTok unjustly profited from their unlawful conduct.» Cases
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EpiPen Direct Purchaser Litigation
Antitrust class action alleging on behalf of direct purchaser drug wholesalers alleging the manufacturers of EpiPens conspired with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (“PBMs”) to inflate the prices of brand name and generic EpiPens paid by direct purchaser drug wholesalers» Cases
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Google, YouTube Child Tracking Litigation
SGT represented parents suing Google and YouTube for collecting and tracking the personal information of children online without parental consent.» Cases
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Aerosol Spray Benzene Contamination Litigation
SGT has brought cases against several manufacturers of aerosol spray products contaminated with benzene, a known human carcinogen. SGT has achieved significant settlements and recalls on behalf of consumers who purchased these tainted products, including antiperspirants, deodorants, dry shampoos, and antifungal sprays.» Cases
- Boston Globe Spotlights SGT's Pioneering Legal Strategy in Massachusetts PFAS Contamination Class Action » Media » News
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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
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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
- Roku COPPA Litigation » Cases
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Aerospace No-Poach/Wage-Fixing Litigation
Antitrust class action alleging conspiracy to suppress wages in the aerospace industry via a series of no-poach agreements between major aerospace contractors and staffing companies.» Cases
- Attorneys from SGT Named to 2011 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America » Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Selected for Best Lawyers in America 2023 » Media » Press Releases
- SGT in the News: Insurer Ordered to Defend IT Firm in Clearview Lawsuit » Media » News
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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 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
- Celebrating the Longevity of Our Litigation Support Staff » Media » SGT Blog
- State Employees Bargaining Coalition V. Rowland » Cases
- Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Files Class Actions against Aerospace Industry for Illegal No-Poach Agreements and Wage Suppression » Media » Press Releases
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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
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Court Certifies Class in SGT's Apple Siri Biometric Privacy Case
Judge Michael Mullen of Cook County Circuit Court granted class certification in an order on January 30, 2026, finding that resolving the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) claims on a classwide basis "is the most efficient and fair way to proceed" and "is consistent with the policy goals underlying the class action mechanism," Law360 reported.» Media » News
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$30 Million Settlement in SGT’s Child Tracking Litigation Against Google and YouTube Gets Final Approval
The settlement provides compensation to children under 13 whose data was allegedly misappropriated without their parents’ consent.» Media » Press Releases
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Court Approves $30 Million Settlement in SGT’s Pioneering Child Tracking Litigation Against Google and YouTube
The settlement, approved in an order signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen on September 23, provides compensation to an estimated class of between 35 million and 45 million children under 13 whose data was allegedly misappropriated without their parents’ consent.» Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell Recognized in Connecticut’s Best Lawyers 2017 » Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Selected for Connecticut’s Best Lawyers » Media » Press Releases
- Partners from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Recognized in Best Lawyers in America (2018 Edition) » Media » Press Releases
- SGT in the News: Ruling in EpiPen Antitrust Litigation Could Give Rise to Private Anti-Kickback Cause of Action » Media » News
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell Named to Best Lawyers in America© 2015 » Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell Named to 2014 Edition of Best Lawyers in America » Media » Press Releases
- As Jury Deliberated, Connecticut Lawyers Reached $20M Settlement in Wrongful Death Case » Media » News
- Attorney at SGT Receives Award from the American Association for Justice » Media » Press Releases
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Ars Technica Reports on SGT Lawsuit Against SanDisk and Western Digital
"We believe the case is strong, that Western Digital’s response to the issue has been delayed, inadequate, and incomplete, and we believe people are continuing to purchase defective SSDs based on misleading information Western Digital has provided," partner Ian Sloss told Ars Technica.» Media » News
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Law360 Reports on $30 Million Settlement by SGT for Children Tracked by Google and YouTube
"This is an excellent result for a case based on privacy invasion claims arising from the alleged (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) violations, and a significant result more generally in relation to other cases alleging data privacy violations."» Media » News
- New 2nd Circuit Ruling Could Hobble Cigarette Company Defenses in Tobacco Cases » Media » News
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Thirteen Silver Golub & Teitell Lawyers Named to 2026 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Thirteen lawyers from Silver Golub & Teitell have been selected to the 2026 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, with 10 attorneys named to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list and three named Connecticut Rising Stars. Partner Angelo Ziotas was selected to the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Connecticut for the second year in a row.» Media » Press Releases
- IT Biz Says 'Catch-All' Exclusion Doesn't Bar BIPA Coverage » Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell Partner Richard Silver Donates Antique Medical Equipment Collection to Quinnipiac University School of Medicine
The collection includes an early anesthesia monitor, which is a reminder of the positive impact of medical malpractice litigation on medical progress.» Media » Press Releases
- Attorneys from SGT Named to 2012 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® » Media » Press Releases
- Floyd Abrams to Debate Hate Speech vs. Free Speech on Campus » Media » News
- Nelnet Data Breach Litigation » Cases
- Clearview Facial Recognition Litigation » Cases
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Coinbase Unregistered Securities Exchange Litigation
Silver Golub & Teitell is co-lead counsel in a class action alleging that Coinbase Global, Inc., illegally operated an unregistered securities exchange and engaged in the unregistered sale of securities.» Cases
- Diaz v. Griffin Hospital Litigation » Cases
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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
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Insurance & Policy Holder Rights
Insurance companies’ interests are often in conflict with those of their policyholders. SGT makes sure our insurance policyholder clients’ rights are protected and vindicated.» Practices
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Whistleblower Representation
SGT has a proud record-setting history of representing individuals who come forward to expose corporate wrongdoing.» Practices
- United States ex rel. Keeth v. United Technologies Corporation » Cases
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Silver Golub & Teitell Partner Ian Sloss Named to Tier 1 of Legal 500 Connecticut Elite
The Legal 500 U.S. City Elite rankings are based on rigorous, data-driven research, including client and peer feedback, analysis of recent work, and a thorough review of each attorney’s contributions to their practice area. The ranking underscores exceptional legal skill and market leadership among top regional lawyers.» Media » Press Releases
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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
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Law360 Reports on $8.25 Million Settlement in SGT Case Over Child Tracking on Android Apps
The complaint alleged that Google illegally collected the personal information of children under 13 who were playing apps on the Android operating system that Google had marketed as family-friendly under its Designed for Families Program. Google then showed the children targeted ads based on the illegally collected data, the parents alleged.» Media » News
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AllianzGI Structured Alpha Hedge Fund Class Action
Class action on behalf of hedge fund investors alleging that Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC fraudulently misrepresented the risk profiles and investment strategies of a series of hedge fund, causing billions of dollars in losses.» Cases
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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
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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
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Kent School Privacy and Data Breach Litigation
Silver Golub & Teitell represents a class of current and former students of Kent School, a co-educational boarding school in Kent, Connecticut, whose personal photographs, videos, and other files were illegally accessed and copied by a senior member of Kent’s IT department over a period of nearly seven years.» Cases
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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
- SanDisk Extreme Solid State Drive Defect Litigation » Cases
- SGT Appointed Interim Co-Lead Class Counsel in Data Breach Class Action Against Nelnet » Media » News
- Landmark Decision in SGT's PFAS Contamination Litigation allows RICO Claims to Proceed » Media » News
- SGT Named to 2023 Edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms’ » Media » Press Releases
- Judge Appoints Ian W. Sloss of Silver Golub & Teitell LLP as Co-Lead Counsel in National Solar Lending MDL » Media » News
- Car & Motorcycle Accidents » Practices
- New Partnerships at Two Firms in Southern Connecticut » Media » News
- Westminster, Mass. PFAS Contamination Class Action » Cases
- Richard Silver To Be Recognized with 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award at Connecticut Legal Awards Dinner Tonight » Media » Press Releases
- 7th Circuit won't stay remand in BIPA class action, offering road map to state court » Media » News
- Why Daily Fantasy Players Are Suing MLB Over Sign Stealing » Media » News
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- Jennifer B. Goldstein Named Partner at Silver Golub & Teitell LLP » Media » Press Releases
- Richard A. Silver To Be Honored At SilverSource Charity Golf Outing On June 10 » Media » Press Releases
- Stamford lawyer receives lifetime achievement award » Media » News
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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
- SGT in the News: Mylan Can't Escape EpiPen Distributors' Antitrust Claims » Media » News
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Federal Court Allows SGT Solar Lending MDL to Move Forward Against Dividend Solar Finance and Fifth Third Bank
The ruling addresses allegations that Dividend Solar Finance and Fifth Third engaged in predatory lending practices by concealing substantial "platform fees" in solar panel system loans.» Media » Press Releases
- Silver Golub & Teitell Launches Free App for Tracking Connecticut Court Cases » Media » Press Releases
- Advances in Medicine and Recognition of the Validity of Medical Malpractice Cases » Media » SGT Blog
- Ernie Teitell of Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Recognized as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by Connecticut’s Best Lawyers 2017 » Media » Press Releases
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Silver Golub & Teitell Partners With 11th.com to Streamline Securities Class Action Settlement Recovery for Clients
"We're excited to partner with 11th.com to ensure our clients and the broader investment community can effortlessly recover what's rightfully theirs," said partner Ian Sloss, who heads the firm’s Class Actions practice. "Too many investors are leaving money on the table because they're unaware of available settlements or find the claims process too complex. Partnering with 11th allows us to provide a seamless solution for our clients that works automatically in the background. "» 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
- A Streamlined Medical Malpractice System Is Good for the Health of Society » Media » News
- Attorneys Donate $50,000 Fee From Excessive-Force Case to ACLU » Media » News
- SGT Partners Ernie Teitell & Angelo A. Ziotas Named Top 50 Connecticut Lawyers by Super Lawyers » Media » News
- Richard Silver: Adversary to harm » Media » News
- SGT Partner Ernie Teitell Recognized as a ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by The Best Lawyers in America 2023 » Media » Press Releases
- Attorney at SGT is President of the Connecticut Association of Nurse Attorneys » Media » Press Releases
- Update: Conn. Court's Tobacco Lawsuit Ruling Could Impact Other Products Liability Cases » Media » News
- Stamford Lawyer To Play Role with New Quinnipiac Medical School » Media » News
- SGT's $145 Million AllianzGI Mutual Fund Settlement Fifth-Largest Securities Settlement of 2023 » Media » News
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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 LLP Expands with Two New Offices in Waterbury and Danbury, CT » Media » Press Releases
- SGT Appointed to Co-Lead SanDisk SSD Class Action » Media » News
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SGT Secures $20 Million Settlement in Fortra GoAnywhere Data Breach MDL
The settlement resolves claims on behalf of a class of an estimated 5 million individuals against multiple defendants including Fortra LLC and several major health care organizations following a January 30, 2023, cyberattack.» Media » Press Releases
- Arguing Damages and Maximizing the Verdict » Media » SGT Blog
- $28 Million Tobacco Verdict Upheld by Second Circuit » Media » News
- SGT Partners Silver & Dreyer Speak at CTLA Seminar: Arguing Damages -- Maximizing the Verdict » Media » SGT Blog
- SGT Files Class Action on Behalf of Former AllianzGI Mutual Fund Investors » Media » Press Releases
- Connecticut Medical Malpractice Cases in the Era of COVID-19 » Media » SGT Blog
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Choosing a Connecticut Birth Injury Lawyer
If your newborn is suffering from medical problems such as cerebral palsy or other birth injuries that you suspect were caused by medical negligence during delivery, seeking experienced legal representation is crucial. A qualified Connecticut birth injury lawyer can help determine why the injury occurred, whether it could have been prevented and if you should pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit.» Media » SGT Blog
- SGT in the News: Two Firms To Rep Investors Of Allianz Funds Rocked By COVID » Media » News
- Silver Golub & Teitell Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Philips on Behalf of Users of Philips’ Sleep Apnea Devices and Ventilators » Media » Press Releases
- Hey, Siri: What's a class action? Apple targeted under IL biometrics law for Siri 'voiceprints' » Media » News
- Connecticut Medical Malpractice Cases in the Era of COVID-19 -- Updated » Media » SGT Blog
- Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Party at Stamford Palace Theatre » Media » Press Releases
- Court Upholds $5 Million Malpractice Verdict, August 2012 » Media » News
- Blumenthal’s former firm remembers ‘a brilliant lawyer’ » Media » News
- 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
- 7th Circ. Won't Revisit Clearview BIPA Suit Remand » Media » News
- 5 Lawyers Who Won Big in 2018 » Media » News
- IT Co. Leans On Court's BIPA Ruling As It Seeks Coverage » Media » News
- SGT in the News: SGT Clients Say Insurer Must Cover $20M BIPA Settlement » Media » News
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Seventh Circuit Affirms Insurer Must Cover Defense in SGT Class Actions Over Clearview AI Scans
Citizens Insurance Co. of America must honor $4 million business liability policy as Wynndalco Enterprises defends against claims it sold Clearview AI facial scans to the Chicago Police Department in violation of BIPA.» 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
- Silver Golub & Teitell Lawyers Named to 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers » Media » Press Releases
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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
- Silver Golub & Teitell Lawyers Named to 2025 Connecticut Super Lawyers » Media » Press Releases
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Silver Golub & Teitell Is 'Forcing the Conversation' on PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water
"We're looking at a class of compounds that's suspected of causing cancer and all sorts of other ills even in amounts so small that we're barely able to measure them," columnist Dan Haar wrote in CT Insider. "By forcing the conversation, the cases are part of that national reckoning, a coming-to-terms that's much bigger than most of us can imagine."» Media » News
- USA Today Reports on Lawsuit for Homeowners Against Vision Solar » 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
- CIC Committee Presentation: 86% of all quoted collision repair data could be available for sale » 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
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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
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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
- Town of New Hartford, et al v. Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority » Cases
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SGT Lawsuit Over Massachusetts PFAS Contamination to Proceed
U.S. Magistrate Judge David H. Hennessy said claims should proceed against companies that dumped contaminated waste at an organic composting facility in Westminster, Massachusetts.» 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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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
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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
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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
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Silver Golub & Teitell Welcomes Associate Alex Emmons to Class Actions and Personal Injury Practices
“Silver Golub & Teitell is one of the few Connecticut firms that offers young associates the unique professional development that that comes from working on national, complex class action cases and personal injury cases," said Managing Partner Peter Dreyer.» Media » Press Releases
- SGT in the News: Judge Revives Aetna Physical Therapy Coverage Fight » 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
- SGT Appointed To Lead Class Action Against Unilever Over Benzene in Dry Shampoo » Media » News
- Anglim v. Xerox Corporation » Cases
- News Coverage of SGT Lawsuit Over PFAS in Firefighter Turnout Gear » Media » News
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Insurance & Financial Services
SGT represents consumers against insurers and financial services providers who violate the terms of their policies and agreements or otherwise engage in unlawful, unfair, or deceptive conduct.» Practices
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Aquarion and Connecticut Water Company PFAS Litigation
Silver Golub & Teitell filed class action complaints in October 2023 against Connecticut Water Company and Aquarion Water Company for knowingly supplying water contaminated with PFAS chemicals to hundreds of thousands of Connecticut residents.» Cases
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Digital Currency Group and Genesis Global Capital Litigation
SGT represents individuals and entities that loaned digital assets to Genesis Global Capital in a federal securities class action against Digital Currency Group (DCG), its founder and CEO Barry Silbert, and other DCG and Genesis executives.» Cases
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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
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- Stamford Law Firm Cited for 'Breaking New Legal Ground' » 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
- Defining Tradition in Connecticut, November 2012 » Media » News
- Preserve the Right to Pick an Unbiased Jury, January 2011 » 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
- A Connecticut Firm's Crusade to Fight for Individuals and Protect the Public, December 2010 » Media » News
- Picking Their Battles, December 2011 » Media » News
- Ernie Teitell Named Stamford 'Lawyer of the Year' for Medical Malpractice » 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
- SGT's $8+ Million Aerosol Spray Contamination Class Action Settlement gets Preliminary Approval » Media » News
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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
- Boy Scouts of America Faces Lawsuit in Connecticut Sex Abuse Case » Media » News
- Court Secrecy: The Importance of Open Proceedings » Media » SGT Blog
- Ernie Teitell of Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Joins Connecticut Bar Foundation’s Roraback Circle » Media » Press Releases
- SGT Wins Preliminary Approval of AllianzGI Mutual Fund Settlement » Media » News
- Former White House Counsel Loses Final Appeal in $28.6M Civil Judgment » Media » News
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Silver Golub & Teitell Wins $49 Million Jury Verdict for Woman Whose Cervical Cancer Went Undetected for Years
"Jennifer Anderson did everything right. She went to her doctor every year, she had her tests done, and she trusted that her results would be acted upon. That trust was betrayed, repeatedly, over six years. This verdict holds Westmed accountable for what happened to her," partner Peter Dreyer said.» Media » Press Releases
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Connecticut Law Tribune: Med-Mal Pioneer Richard Silver Is Not Slowing Down
"I love what I'm doing," Silver Golub & Teitell co-founder Richard Silver told the Law Tribune. "I've tried to maintain being very active in the law and very active in life, and it's kept me acutely aware of things."» Media » News
- Proving Institutional Liability for Childhood Sexual Abuse Requires Careful Choice of Legal Theory » 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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Federal Judge Allows Silver Golub & Teitell Cryptocurrency Class Action Against DCG to Proceed
In a major win for the plaintiffs, Judge Stefan Underhill found that cryptocurrency lenders who allege they were defrauded when DCG concealed the insolvency of its subsidiary Genesis Global Capital have adequately pleaded violations of both the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.» Media » Press Releases
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