Section 52-196a

Citation: Section 52-196a
Parent Document: Robinson v. V. D. (2024)
Jurisdiction: Connecticut (state)
Effective Date: 2024-11-26
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10282961/robinson-v-v-d/ ↗

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Section 52-196a (a) (1) defines a ‘‘[m]atter of public
          concern’’ as ‘‘an issue related to (A) health or safety,
          (B) environmental, economic or community well-being,
          (C) the government, zoning and other regulatory mat-
          ters, (D) a public official or public figure, or (E) an
          audiovisual work.’’14 Although appellate courts in this
          state have not had an opportunity to meaningfully ana-
          lyze the statutory definition regarding what constitutes
          a matter of public concern, both state and federal courts
          have addressed what constitutes a matter of public
          concern in the context of considering whether speech
          or conduct is protected under the first amendment. As
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                With regard to whether the defendant’s alleged conduct during the union
          grievance proceedings involved a matter of public concern, the trial court
          properly considered whether the matter satisfied the ‘‘government, zoning,
          and other regulatory matters’’ category; see General Statutes § 52-196a (a)
          (1) (C); or the ‘‘public official or public figure’’ category. See General Statutes
          § 52-196a (a) (1) (D). With regard to the alleged conduct during the protection
          order proceedings, the court first noted that the defendant had not clearly
          articulated a basis for dismissal but nonetheless considered whether that
          conduct potentially involved a matter of public concern under the ‘‘health
          or safety’’ category. See General Statutes § 52-196a (a) (1) (A).
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