Legal Opinion
Hicks v. Brophy
District Court, D. Connecticut
Decided December 14, 1993No. Civ. 3:93-1595 (JAC)PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RULING ON DEFENDANTS’ MOTIONS TO DISMISS
JOSÉ A. CABRANES, Chief Judge:
This action is based on the diversity of citizenship of the parties, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Pending before the court are the motions to dismiss of the defendant Devoe Realty Company (filed Sept. 24,- 1993) and the defendants Town of Bridgewater and Thomas O’Lasky (filed Oct. 5, 1993).
BACKGROUND
The plaintiffs’ allegations in this action— which was commenced on August 12, 1993— are based on common 'law contract and tort claims, as well as the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, Conn.Gen.Stat. § 42-110a et seq.…
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