Esther Rose 9/2/25 Esther Rose 9/2/25

How Connecticut Defendants Can Limit Their Liability Amid Soaring Personal Injury Verdicts

Personal injury verdicts in Connecticut are reaching record levels. In recent years, juries have awarded tens of millions of dollars in damages, including a $100 million verdict in 2022 and a $45 million award in 2023. These cases, often involving catastrophic injuries and corporate defendants, highlight the need for defendants to take a proactive, strategic approach to mitigate risk.

Esther Rose 8/21/25 Esther Rose 8/21/25

Nine FLB Law Attorneys Selected to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America®

FLB Law is pleased to announce that nine attorneys were honored with inclusion in the 2026 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch. Stephen Fogerty, one of the firm’s managing partners, was recognized with the exclusive “Lawyer of the Year” in Labor & Employment Litigation in Stamford.

Esther Rose 1/30/25 Esther Rose 1/30/25

Arbitration Clauses Can Protect Consumer-Facing Businesses, but They Can Be a Double-Edged Sword

In an increasingly litigious society, companies that provide products and services directly to the public worry about the potential high costs of litigation. In an attempt to limit their exposure, many consumer-facing businesses include arbitration provisions in their customer contracts. But as some high-profile businesses have discovered, the use of arbitration clauses can backfire and wind up costing them more.

Esther Rose 1/28/25 Esther Rose 1/28/25

FLB Law Lawyers Lambert & Sportini Secure Appellate Court Victory for Cable Company in Enforcement of Arbitration Clause

FLB Law is pleased to announce a significant victory in the Connecticut Appellate Court on behalf of a cable service provider. In a case that challenged the enforceability of an arbitration clause, the appellate court upheld the trial court’s decision in favor of the cable service provider, reinforcing the validity of the terms and conditions in service agreements.

Esther Rose 12/8/24 Esther Rose 12/8/24

FLB Law Secures Summary Judgment for Condo Association, Establishing Snow Removal Contractor's Duty to Defend

FLB Law Partner Matthias Sportini obtained summary judgment on behalf of a condominium association in a slip-and-fall case. The matter arose after a condominium owner filed a lawsuit against the association, alleging injuries from a slip-and-fall on ice on the premises.

Esther Rose 10/10/24 Esther Rose 10/10/24

Eight FLB Law Attorneys Named to 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

Eight FLB Law attorneys were selected for inclusion on the 2024 Connecticut Lawyers & Rising Stars lists in a broad range of practice areas.

Esther Rose 10/6/24 Esther Rose 10/6/24

Four New Connecticut Laws to Know for Fall 2024

The law is constantly evolving. This fall, a spate of new laws impact Connecticut residents and businesses in various ways. Here is a roundup of four state laws that took effect October 1.

Esther Rose 9/23/24 Esther Rose 9/23/24

FLB Law Partner Matt Sportini Named to the 2024 New Leaders in the Law by Connecticut Law Tribune

Matthias Sportini has been selected as one of the 2024 New Leaders in the Law by the Connecticut Law Tribune for the New England Legal Awards. This prestigious honor recognizes attorneys under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to the legal profession.

Esther Rose 8/22/24 Esther Rose 8/22/24

FLB Law Settles High-Exposure Case Against Condo Association

Matthias Sportini settled two separate lawsuits involving the same plaintiff, who suffered injuries from two distinct falls allegedly involving ice in the parking lot of her condominium. The defendant condominium association was represented by FLB Law.

Esther Rose 7/12/24 Esther Rose 7/12/24

FLB Law Represents Condo Association in Trip and Fall Case Withdrawn by Plaintiff Without Pay

Matthias Sportini prevailed in a case filed by a condominium resident against her condominium association, ultimately withdrawing her case without pay.