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35 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1987–2022 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Connecticut courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Wei Ping Wu v. Town of Fairfieldgreen2 sentences2022See Wu v. Fairfield, 204 Conn. 435, 438 , 528 A.2d 364 (1987) (‘in a suit under § 7-465, any municipal liability [that] may attach is predicated on prior findings of individual negligence on the part of the employee and the municipality’s employment relationship with that individual’).’’ Daley v. Kashmanian, supra, 193 Conn. App. 175 n.2. 5 ‘‘The defendants pleaded governmental immunity as a special defense generally to all of the plaintiff’s claims, yet Kashmanian [did] not argue that governmental immunity would apply to his alleged[ly] wilful, wanton, or reckless conduct.’’ Daley v. Kashmani 2022See Wu v. Fairfield, 204 Conn. 435, 438 , 528 A.2d 364 (1987) (‘in a suit under § 7-465, any municipal liability [that] may attach is predicated on prior findings of individual negligence on the part of the employee and the municipality’s employment relationship with that individual’).’’ Daley v. Kashmanian, supra, 193 Conn. App. 175 n.2. 5 ‘‘The defendants pleaded governmental immunity as a special defense generally to all of the plaintiff’s claims, yet Kashmanian [did] not argue that governmental immunity would apply to his alleged[ly] wilful, wanton, or reckless conduct.’’ Daley v. Kashmani | 4 | 30 |
Sestito v. City of Grotongreen2 sentences2000Only then may the plaintiff go on to allege and prove the [city's] liability by indemnification.' Sestito v. Groton , 178 Conn. 520 , 527 , 423 A.2d 165 (1979). `Thus, in a suit under § 7-465 , any municipal liability which may attach is predicated on prior findings of individual negligence on the part of the employee and the municipality's employment relationship with that individual.' Wu, Administrator v. Town of Fairfield , 204 Conn. 435 , 438 , 528 A.2d 364 (1987)." (Emphasis added). 2000Only then may the plaintiff go on to allege and prove the [city's] liability by indemnification.' Sestito v. Groton , 178 Conn. 520 , 527 , 423 A.2d 165 (1979). `Thus, in a suit under § 7-465 , any municipal liability which may attach is predicated on prior findings of individual negligence on the part of the employee and the municipality's employment relationship with that individual.' Wu, Administrator v. Town of Fairfield , 204 Conn. 435 , 438 , 528 A.2d 364 (1987)." (Emphasis added). | 1 | 10 |
Kaye v. Town of Manchestergreen2 sentences2001"While § 7-465 provides an indemnity to a municipal employee from his municipal employer in the event the former suffers a judgment. . . .[t]he municipality's liability is derivative." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks CT Page 104 omitted.) Kaye v. Manchester , 20 Conn. App. 439 , 443-44 , 568 A.2d 459 (1990). 2001"While § 7-465 provides an indemnity to a municipal employee from his municipal employer in the event the former suffers a judgment. . . .[t]he municipality's liability is derivative." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks CT Page 104 omitted.) Kaye v. Manchester , 20 Conn. App. 439 , 443-44 , 568 A.2d 459 (1990). | 1 | 4 |
Fraser v. Henningergreen2 sentences2003“While § 7-465 provides an indemnity to a municipal employee from his municipal employer in the event the former suffers a judgment under certain prescribed conditions, it is quite clear that the municipality does not assume the liability in the first instance.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Fraser v. Henninger, 173 Conn. 52, 56 , 376 A.2d 406 (1977). 2003“While § 7-465 provides an indemnity to a municipal employee from his municipal employer in the event the former suffers a judgment under certain prescribed conditions, it is quite clear that the municipality does not assume the liability in the first instance.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Fraser v. Henninger, 173 Conn. 52, 56 , 376 A.2d 406 (1977). | 1 | 3 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Kostyal v. Cass
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2 sentences2010See Wu v. Fairfield, 204 Conn. 435, 438 , 528 A.2d 364 (1987) (“in a suit under § 7-465, any municipal liability which may attach is predicated on prior findings of individual negligence on the part of the employee and the municipality’s employment relationship with that individual”); Kostyal v. Cass, 163 Conn. 92, 97 , 302 A.2d 121 (1972) (“Whatever may be the full scope and effect of the statute, in no event may the municipality be held hable under it unless the municipal employee himself becomes obligated to pay [sums] by reason of the liability imposed upon . . . [him] by law for physical 2010See Wu v. Fairfield, 204 Conn. 435, 438 , 528 A.2d 364 (1987) (“in a suit under § 7-465, any municipal liability which may attach is predicated on prior findings of individual negligence on the part of the employee and the municipality’s employment relationship with that individual”); Kostyal v. Cass, 163 Conn. 92, 97 , 302 A.2d 121 (1972) (“Whatever may be the full scope and effect of the statute, in no event may the municipality be held hable under it unless the municipal employee himself becomes obligated to pay [sums] by reason of the liability imposed upon . . . [him] by law for physical | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Ahern v. City of New Haven
green
2 sentences2000"Section 7-465 imposes no liability upon a municipality for breach of any statutory duty of its own." Ahern v. New Haven, 190 Conn. 77 , 82 , 459 A.2d 118 (1983). 2000"Section 7-465 imposes no liability upon a municipality for breach of any statutory duty of its own." Ahern v. New Haven, 190 Conn. 77 , 82 , 459 A.2d 118 (1983). | 1 | 2000–2000 |
King v. Board of Education
green
2 sentences1997Pursuant to General Statutes § 10-235 , "the legislature intended to make indemnification available to a board of education employee for losses sustained from claims or suits for damages . . . resulting from any act of the employee performed in the discharge of his or her duties or within the scope of employment . . ." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) King v. Board of Education, 203 Conn. 324 , 326 , 524 A.2d 1131 (1987). 1997Pursuant to General Statutes § 10-235 , "the legislature intended to make indemnification available to a board of education employee for losses sustained from claims or suits for damages . . . resulting from any act of the employee performed in the discharge of his or her duties or within the scope of employment . . ." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) King v. Board of Education, 203 Conn. 324 , 326 , 524 A.2d 1131 (1987). | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.