Judiciary Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HJ-103
RESOLUTION GRANTING THE OFFICE OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER AN
Title: EXTENSION OF TIME TO DISPOSE OF CERTAIN CLAIMS.
Vote Date: 4/8/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable Substitute
PH Date: 3/26/2021
File No.: 586
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
The Judiciary Committee
REASONS FOR BILL:
The bill grants the Claims Commissioner an extension of one year from the final adoption of
this resolution by the General Assembly to dispose of the 32 claims against the state listed in
the bill.
SUBSTITUE LANGUAGE:
The substitute language consolidated the claims of 32 claimants (32 claims) into one
resolution for efficiency and simplicity due to the volume of claim extensions.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
None stated.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
None stated.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
The Flood Law Firm, LLC, Attorney, Erica L. Pilicy-Ryan, Esq. opposes HJ 116 (Section 12 of
the substitute language) on behalf of our client Mary S. Chromik, Esq. Administrator of the
Estate of Michael Shore, stating that the procedural history in the case which involves an
untimely death of an autistic child in the care of a foster patent appointed by the Department
of Children and Families (DCF). The claim has been filed almost five years ago, and no
action as been taken. The wait has been devasting to Michaels mother in her efforts to fight
for justice, and we ask that the claim be permitted to proceed to Superior Court.
The Adams Law Firm, P.C., Attorney, Elizabeth Knight Adams, Esq. opposes HJ 139 (section
32 of the substitute language) on behalf of our client Jane Doe and John Doe, PPA Emily
Doe, stating that the procedural history in the case which a sexual assault by a child (Student
A), who was under the custody and supervision of DCF against Emily Doe. It is stated that
DCF allowed Student A to attend public school without the necessary supervision and without
notification of the school of Student As dangerous propensities. The claim was filed over
three years ago, and with the passage of time there is a concern that evidence and key
witnesss memories maybe compromised. We ask that this claim be released from the Claims
Commission, and that Emily Doe be granted permission to proceed against DCF.
Reported by: Richard E. ONeil Date: April 28, 2021
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