Connecticut

Negligence Doctrine: Modified Comparative Negligence – 51 Percent Bar
Circuit # 2

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Med Pay Subrogation - Yes
PIP Subrogation - No

Statute of Limitations

  • Statute of Repose: Products 10 years
  • Statute of Repose: Real Property 7 years
  • Breach of Contract (Written) 6 years
  • Personal Property 2 years
  • Personal Injury 2 years
  • Warranty 3 years

Able to Pursue Owner

Sue Owner for Negligence – YES
Suspend Owner’s License – NO

Deductible Reimbursement

Pro Rata State
Public Act No. 09-72, §2

Garnishment

YES
(Note: ALL states allow garnishment for child support, alimony, taxes and federal student loans)
-The maximum amount which can legally be withheld from a debtor’s wages is the lesser of: 1. 25% of weekly disposable earnings or 2. Amount by which the debtor’s disposable earnings exceeds forty (40) times the higher of either: A. The current federal minimum hourly wage or B. The state’s prevailing full minimum fair wage

Parental Responsibility

YES
(Note: ALL states allow garnishment for child support, alimony, taxes and federal student loans)
-The maximum amount which can legally be withheld from a debtor’s wages is the lesser of: 1. 25% of weekly disposable earnings or 2. Amount by which the debtor’s disposable earnings exceeds forty (40) times the higher of either: A. The current federal minimum hourly wage or B. The state’s prevailing full minimum fair wage

Subrogation by Landlord's Carrier against Tenant

No, unless express lease provision establishes a right to subrogation

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