Connecticut court rules that Credit Suisse CEO Dougan is trying to renege on divorce dealHARTFORD, Conn. — The chief executive of Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse is haggling with his ex-wife over nearly $1 million she says he owes her for being 12 days late with a divorce-related payment in 2006. Connecticut hit-and-run victim dies a year after inspiring a morality debateHARTFORD, Conn. — A Hartford man has died a year after he was left paralyzed and mute in a hit-and-run accident that was mostly ignored by witnesses and inspired a debate about the city’s morality. Hartford, Conn., man left paralyzed, mute after being struck by hit-and-run driver in ‘08 diesHARTFORD, Conn. — A Hartford man left paralyzed and mute after being struck by a hit-and-run driver last year and then left alone in the street by passing motorists and pedestrians has died. He was 79. Why? Why? Alleged liquor thief fills out raffle ticket on way out of storeHARTFORD, Wis. — An alleged shoplifter with a bottle of whiskey in his pants decided to take one more gamble before leaving a Washington County liquor store: filling out a raffle ticket. But the gamble led police right to him. The man was charged Thursday with misdemeanor retail theft, resisting an officer and disorderly conduct. Connecticut AG: Marsh & McLennan settles claims of price fixing, kickbacks for $2.4 millionHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut’s attorney general says New York-based insurance broker Marsh & McLennan will pay the state $2.4 million to settle claims of bid rigging, price fixing and receiving kickbacks. Teutsch, Roessner leaving top editor jobs at The Hartford CourantHARTFORD, Conn. — An executive of The Hartford Courant says Editor Cliff Teutsch and Managing Editor Barbara Roessner are resigning and will be replaced by an interim editor. Conn. lawmaker loses post as charge weighed in case of woman who fled his car, froze to deathHARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut state lawmaker was suspended from his leadership post Friday amid reports he could face a criminal charge in the death of a barefoot woman who died of hypothermia after fleeing from his car this past winter. Conn. Senate passes ban on machine guns for children in wake of deadly gun show shootingHARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Senate on Thursday approved a measure that would ban children under 16 years old from handling or shooting machine guns. Former General Re senior vice president faces sentencing in accounting fraud scandalHARTFORD, Conn. — A former executive of Connecticut-based General Re Corp. will serve a year and a day in prison for his role in an accounting scandal that authorities say cost shareholders of American International Group Inc. more than $500 million. Waste Management 1st-qtr profit falls 36 pct, with trash, recycled business downHARTFORD, Conn. — Waste Management Inc., the nation’s largest garbage collector, said Wednesday its first-quarter profit fell 36 percent as the recession hurt prices of recycled goods and lowered the amount of trash picked up. Health insurer Aetna reports slight 1st-quarter profit increase; membership risesINDIANAPOLIS — Managed-care company Aetna Inc. said Wednesday its first-quarter profit rose slightly due to membership gains and premium increases, even though the company saw higher-than-expected medical costs. Conn. educator, former NYPD officer is honored by Obama as nation’s Teacher of the YearHARTFORD, Conn. — A special education teacher and former police officer was honored by President Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday as the 2009 National Teacher of the Year. World business group calls on government, developers to cut energy use in buildingsHARTFORD, Conn. — The chairman of United Technologies Corp. will join other executives Monday to urge governments and industry to adopt building codes that will boost energy efficiency in buildings worldwide. Decade-long battle to allow gay marriage in Conn. will end with governor’s expected signatureHARTFORD, Conn. — A decade-long battle for marriage equality in Connecticut ended when the General Assembly voted to update the state’s marriage laws to conform with a landmark court ruling allowing gay and lesbian couples to tie the knot. Decade-long battle to allow gay marriage in Conn. will end with governor’s expected signatureHARTFORD, Conn. — A decade-long battle for marriage equality in Connecticut ended when the General Assembly voted to update the state’s marriage laws to conform with a landmark court ruling allowing gay and lesbian couples to tie the knot. CEO of Ingersoll-Rand gets 2008 pay package of $8.2 million, says AP tally; bonus loweredHARTFORD, Conn. — Ingersoll-Rand Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Herbert L. Henkel received 2008 compensation valued at $11.4 million, up about 7 percent year-over-year, according to Associated Press calculations of data filed with regulators Wednesday. Conn. lawmakers vote to update law for same-sex marriages; gov. says she’ll signHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut lawmakers voted late Wednesday to update the state’s marriage laws to conform with last fall’s landmark state Supreme Court ruling allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry. Connecticut lawmakers vote to update same-sex marriage law; governor expected to signHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut state lawmakers have passed a bill that updates the state’s marriage laws to conform with a state court ruling allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry. Elevator, heating equipment results push down first-quarter profit at United TechnologiesHARTFORD, Conn. — United Technologies Corp. said Tuesday its first-quarter profit fell 28 percent, as frail construction markets dragged down orders for its Otis elevators and Carrier heating and ventilation systems. Caterpillar CEO’s pay package dips 1 percent in 2008 to $14.6 million, according to AP tallyHARTFORD, Conn. — Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive James W. Owens received 2008 compensation valued at $14.6 million, down about 1 percent from the previous year, according to an Associated Press calculation of figures filed with regulators Tuesday. Connecticut lawmakers consider driver safety updates to reflect GPS, backup monitor technologyHARTFORD, Conn. — Addicted to that GPS navigation system? On Connecticut roads, that might make you a lawbreaker. |
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