Ottiano v. Shetucket Plumbing Supply Co.

Opinion

SPEAR, J.

The defendants1 appeal from the judgment of the trial court, rendered after a trial to the court, in favor of the plaintiffs Jennifer Ottiano and James Ottiano2 in this personal injury action. The defendants claim that the court improperly denied their request, pursuant to General Statutes § 52-225a,3 to deduct the economic damages (medical expenses) paid by a third *650party4 from the amount of the judgment.5 The dispositive issue is whether § 52-225a mandates a deduction of economic damages where the court noted that the medical expenses were incurred, but expressly limited its…