Conditions Covered under Connecticut Dog Bite Statute

Following more than a decade as an attorney with the New Haven law firm Lynch Traub Keefe and Errante, Louis Rubano went on to found his own practice. Louis Rubano is an experienced personal injury attorney and has represented thousands of clients who have been injured due to another’s negligence.

Since Connecticut is a strict liability state, dog owners are completely responsible for any damages or injuries caused by their pet. While the statute is often referred to as the “dog bite law,” the law actually includes other types of injuries. For example, dogs can engage in behaviors such as jumping or lunging that can cause a person to fall down or scare and injure another animal.

As defined by the law, if a person is injured because of the actions of a dog off-leash in a public place, the owner may be liable for any related medical expenses. Owners may also be liable for any property damage caused by their dog. In very limited circumstances, owners may be exempt from responsibility. The owner is not liable for any injuries arising from provoking a dog or breaking into a property. 

The Red Sox’ 2004 Championship That Broke an 86-Year Curse

Based in Connecticut, Louis Rubano is a personal injury attorney who leads a high-profile litigation firm focused on meeting the needs of personal injury clients. An avid sports fan, Louis Rubano follows the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL and enjoys watching Boston Red Sox games with his son.

One of the most momentous events in Red Sox history took place in 2004, when the “Bosox” won their first World Series since 1918. For decades, the team had been living under the “Curse of the Bambino.” This was said to have occurred in 1920, when owner Harry Frazee sold ace pitcher Babe Ruth, aka “the Bambino,” to the New York Yankees for $125,000 and a $300,000 loan. Up to that point, the fortunes of the teams had been unequal, with Boston having achieved five championships and the Yankees none.

Following the trade, New York earned a record 26 championships, while Boston had only near misses to show for their great teams. Major regrets among diehard fans included giving up the lead in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the 1946 World Series, as well as a game ending error in Game 6 of the 1986 series that ultimately cost the Red Sox the ring.

The 2004 postseason offered extreme drama in the American League Championship Series, when Boston overcame a three game deficit against their arch rival Yankees to take the series. By contrast, the World Series was an all-Boston affair powered by offensive threats such as Johnny Damon and Trot Nixon, and pitchers such as Derek Lowe. It ended with a four game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals that finally broke the spell of an 86-year “curse."