Minnifield v. Berryhill (Comm. of Soc. Sec.)

Sep 14, 2018

OUTCOME: Remanded in favor of the plaintiff

On June 6, 2013, the plaintiff applied for SSI alleging that he was disabled due to auditory hallucinations, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, PTSD and diabetes.[2] (R. at 82.) His application was de ... nied initially and upon reconsideration. He requested a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge ("ALJ"). On September 9, 2015, the plaintiff, represented by counsel, testified at the hearing. A vocational expert also testified. On December 8, 2015, the ALJ issued a decision finding that the plaintiff was not disabled. On May 16, 2017, the Appeals Counsel denied review, making the ALJ's decision final. In July 2017, the plaintiff commenced this action. On December 4, 2017, the plaintiff filed a motion for reversal or remand and on February 2, 2018, the defendant filed a motion to affirm.

Gustafson v. SNET

Apr 13, 2018

OUTCOME: Commissioner's award was upheld upon review.

Mr. Gustafson was awarded permanent total indemnity benefits under the Connecticut Workers' Compensation Act, and the Commissioner's award was challenged by the defendant.

Hodges vs. Glenholme School et al, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, case 16-3446

Nov 16, 2017

OUTCOME: Dismissal upheld, (In favor of our client)

Civil Action based on personal injuries based on the sexual abuse of a minor in the 1980s. The action was brought against the school and three defendants. Attorney Nicholas represented one of the defen ... dants. The Nicholas Law Firm was able to procure a dismissal of the claim against the Defendant and the dismissal was upheld in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City.

Hodges vs. Glenholme School et al, United States District Court District of Connecticut, case No. 3:15 cv 1161

Sep 13, 2016

OUTCOME: Dismissed (In favor of our client)

Civil Action based on personal injuries based on the sexual abuse of a minor in the 1980s. The action was brought against the school and three defendants. Attorney Nicholas represented one of the defen ... dants. The Nicholas Law Firm was able to procure a dismissal of the claim against the Defendant in the United States District Court District of Connecticut.

Duntz v. Ales Roofing and Caulking Co.

Jul 22, 2013

OUTCOME: Commissioner's Order Affirmed (in favor of Claimant)

Defended finding that lapse of time and relocation out of state do not relieve respondent of obligations under § 31-294d C.G.S. to provide treatment by physician.

Rosa v. Department of Children and Families

Jun 22, 2010

OUTCOME: Commissioner's Order Affirmed (in favor of Claimant)

Respondent challenged Commissioner's finding of a compensate injury and related benefits.

Rivera v. Social Security Administration

Jan 01, 2006

OUTCOME: Voluntary Remand

Federal District Court Appeal of Administrative Law Judge Unfavorable Decision. Decision remanded on Appeal.

Bauman and Garrity of Lakeville, Inc. v. George E. Emerson, Inc.

N/A

OUTCOME:

Chominczak v. Social Sec. Admin

N/A

OUTCOME: Reversal of ALJ Decision

Appeal of ALJ and Appeals Council Decision

Vincek v. Astrue

N/A

OUTCOME: Voluntary remand

Request for remand or reversal of ALJ's decision.