Dorfman v. Smith, 342 Conn. 582 (2022)

Citation: Dorfman v. Smith, 342 Conn. 582 (2022)
Parent Document: Dorfman v. Smith, 342 Conn. 582 (2022)
Jurisdiction: Connecticut (state)
Effective Date: 2022-03-29
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10278647/dorfman-v-smith/ ↗

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D’AURIA, J. This appeal requires that we examine
         the scope of the litigation privilege, which provides
         absolute immunity from suit, in relation to alleged mis-
         conduct by an insurance company. The plaintiff, Tamara
         Dorfman, appeals from that part of the trial court’s
         judgment dismissing her claims against the defendant
         Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company for breach of
         the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, negli-
         gent infliction of emotional distress, and violation of
         the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA);
         General Statutes § 42-110a et seq.; based on a violation
         of the Connecticut Unfair Insurance Practices Act (CUIPA),
         General Statutes § 38a-815 et seq. The trial court dis-
         missed these claims on the ground that the litigation
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