RRD Obtains Summary Judgment in Railroad Injury Case
January 6, 2015
When railroad employees are injured on the job, they do not fall under Workers' Compensation, but may bring a negligence action against the railroad under the Federal Employers Liability Act ("FELA"). The U.S. Supreme Court has made it clear that railroad employees are held to a very relaxed burden of proof under this statute, making summary judgment exceptionally rare. RRD nonetheless successfully moved for summary judgment in favor of its client, Metro-North Railroad Company ("Metro-North"), in a plaintiff's FELA case in federal court.
RRD Partner Charles Deluca Recognized by DRI Publication for Successfully Defending Prominent Russian Businessman
December 19, 2014
Please click here to read the attached DRI publication featured in the December 17th issue of The Voice.
U.S. News-Best Lawyers Ranks Ryan Ryan Deluca Among Firms with Top Practice Area in 2015
November 3, 2014
Ryan Ryan Deluca is proud to receive a Tier 1 ranking for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants in the Connecticut metropolitan region by U.S. News and World Report in its "Best Law Firms" listing for 2015. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the firm has been recognized for its professional excellence.
Supreme Court Restates Definition of "Imminent Harm" as Element of Governmental Immunity Exception
October 31, 2014
In a decision to be released on November 4, 2014, the Supreme Court of Connecticut has changed the standard for determining whether a harm was “imminent” and thus falls within one of the exceptions to governmental immunity.
Super Lawyers® Names RRD Attorneys to 2014 List and Recognizes Charles Deluca and Dan Ryan as Leaders in the Top CT and New England categories
October 17, 2014
Partner Chuck Deluca Successfully Defends Russian Businessman in Abuse Suit Brought by Ex-wife
October 7, 2014
After a five-week trial in Waterbury, Connecticut, a Superior Court jury rendered a unanimous verdict in favor of firm client Shalva Chigirinsky in a suit brought by his former wife, Tatiana Panchenkova, where she alleged a decade-long physical and emotionally abusive relationship. The jury rejected all of Ms. Panchenkova's allegations finding Mr. Chigirinsky not liable and rendered a complete defendant's verdict on courts alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress and assault.
Robert O. Hickey Named 2015 Lawyer of the Year and Four RRD Attorneys Included in 2015 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 26, 2014
Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP is proud to announce that Robert (Bob) O. Hickey was selected, by his peers, for inclusion in the 21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and has been named Stamford’s “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers’ 2014-15 in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. This rare honor is given to one lawyer in each practice area, in each community that is being recognized with a "Lawyer of the Year."
Seven Ryan Ryan Deluca Attorneys Named 2014 Top Rated Lawyers
July 29, 2014
The Connecticut Law Tribune and Martindale-Hubbell recognizes Charles A. Deluca, Daniel E. Ryan, Robert C.E. Laney, Catherine S. Nietzel, James J. Noonan, Charles M. McCaghey and Gina M. Von Oehsen as 2014 Top Rated Lawyers.
