A Waterford police officer on Thursday received a top honor at the Connecticut chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s 31st annual law enforcement recognition ceremony. MADD Connecticut named Patrolman 1st Class Gil Maffeo ‘Top Cop’ during the ceremony, which took place at the Aqua Turf Club. The 17-year veteran of the Waterford Police Department plays […]
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Victory in the United States Supreme Court!
Congratulations to James Harrington and our clients as a result of their victory in the United States Supreme Court today. In a unanimous 8-0 decision, the United States Supreme Court reversed the Connecticut Supreme Court in Lewis v. Clarke1, holding that a tribal employee sued in an individual capacity suit for a tort committed off […]
Not Getting Adequate Sleeps Leads to Dangerous Driving
You probably already know that not getting enough sleep is bad for your health. At the very least, you know how it makes you feel – tired, grouchy, and lethargic. A new study suggests that by not getting adequate sleep, you may be doing more than just putting your health at risk, though; you may […]
SADD Video & Meme Contest: Help Put an End to Distracted Driving
Our lawyers have seen firsthand how devastating a distracted driving accident can be. In June of 2013, the Tylers died less than an hour apart from one another after their vehicle was struck by a driver who was – just for a moment – distracted by a cell phone. Our law firm represented the Tylers’ […]
Connecticut DOT Unveils New Website
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched a new website intended to help move traffic along by getting real-time and verified information to drivers throughout the state. The website, CT Travel Smart,1 allows drivers to get personalized results regarding traffic and filter by incidents, road work, and delays. Visitors to the site can view […]
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in local tribal sovereignty case
Polito & Harrington associate attorney James Harrington has expressed that he was encouraged by the questions that the Justices were asking during oral arguments at the United States Supreme Court early this year. The Day quoted Harrington as saying that “the level of questioning, the tone of the questioning seemed favorable to us.” The issue […]
Waterford attorney, tribes on opposite sides of U.S. Supreme Court case
In 2011, Brian and Michelle Lewis of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania were driving on Interstate 95 in Norwalk when a limousine rear-ended their vehicle, resulting in serious injuries. While normally, these kinds of accidents result in significant compensation for those injured, the Lewises have not been able to recover up to this point, due to a legal […]
Polito & Harrington reaches settlement in case where driver’s moment of inattention leads to double fatal crash
The Tylers died within 50 minutes of each other on June 21, 2013, when their Honda CRV sport utility vehicle was struck head-on by a distracted driver on Route 2 in Preston near the intersection of Hewitt Road. Thomas P. Flaherty, 57, of Willimantic, was sober but distracted when his GMC Sierra pickup slammed head-on […]
James Harrington completes the Ironman at Lake Placid!
Polito & Harrington congratulates our triathlete and attorney James Harrington for his impressive completion of his first Ironman at the Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon on July 24, 2016. Competing in an Ironman requires careful preparation of mind and body. James’ achievement at Lake Placid mirrors the dedication, strength and tenacity he brings to his life […]
Reona Dyess, Executive Director of The Drop-In Learning Center of New London
The attorneys and staff at Polito & Harrington welcomed the company of Reona Dyess, Executive Director of The Drop-In Learning Center of New London and two family members associated with the Center. Our firm was honored to be able to provide holiday gifts to these two very deserving families as part of our effort to […]
