Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP has extensive and in-depth experience in defending claims involving allegedly defective premises and other claims that involve the use or ownership of property.

The firm has represented hundreds of property owners against claims of injury caused by alleged defective conditions.  Our clients have included private homeowners, retail establishments, commercial entities, property managers and public/governmental entities.

We have defended claims of catastrophic personal injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries and paralysis, as well as property loss due to fire.  

Premises liability claims in Connecticut can be complicated and the law in this area is constantly changing.  Significant cases recently decided by the Connecticut Supreme Court address the duty owed by land possessors, the ability to apportion liability in a premises case, the duty owed by “self-serve” retailers, indemnity claims and the viability of anti-subrogation lease clauses. 

Representative cases handled by the firm include:

• obtaining summary judgment for a restaurant on an $875,000.00 claim for indemnity based on an “anti-subrogation” clause in a lease;

• obtaining summary judgment on claims of defective premises based upon lease language;

• defending numerous bars/restaurants in liquor liability cases;

• defending many homeowners or other entities alleged to be “keepers” of dogs against whom claims have been brought pursuant to Connecticut’s dog bite statute;

• obtaining numerous defense verdicts at trial on claims of defective premises;

• obtaining “zero dollar resolutions” for our clients on the basis of successful tenders of defense based on lease language; and

• prosecution and defense of subrogation claims.