Legal Opinion
Carothers v. Capozziello
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Decided May 22, 1990No. 13745; 13746; 13747; 13748; 13749PublishedCited by 65 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtShea, J.
These cases, alleging various improprieties in the disposal of building demolition debris, were brought by the plaintiff, Leslie Carothers, the commissioner of environmental protection (commissioner), against the defendants, Thomas Capozziello, Bridgeport Wrecking Company, Inc., and Bridgeport Etc., Inc. (defendants),1 and were consolidated for trial before the Hon. John M. Alexander, state trial referee, exercising the powers of the Superior Court. Seeking, inter alia, injunctive relief and civil penalties pursuant to General Statutes § 22a-226,2 the commissioner alleged: (1) in the first…
2Cases cited59 opinions
- United States v. Utah Construction & Mining Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1966
- Gwaltney of Smithfield, Ltd. v. Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1987
- Pandolphe's Auto Parts, Inc. v. Town of ManchesterSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1980
- Hammer v. Lumberman's Mutual Casualty Co.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1990
- Breen v. PhelpsSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1982
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3Cited by65 opinions
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- Commissioner of Environmental Protection v. Connecticut Building Wrecking Co.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1993
- Concept Associates, Ltd. v. Board of Tax ReviewSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1994
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