O'Hazo v. Sousa, No. 099060 (Jul. 8, 1992)

The plaintiffs make the following allegations in their complaint. Andrew O'Hazo was driving his car when he was struck from behind by an oil truck operated by defendant Sousa. As a result of this collision, O'Hazo suffered serious injuries. The fifth count asserts a claim for loss of consortium by O'Hazo's two minor children. The sixth count also asserts a claim for loss of consortium by the two minor children, but is grounded in recklessness as opposed to negligence.

The defendants move to strike the fifth and sixth counts on the ground that Connecticut does not recognize an action for loss…