Judiciary Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HJ-270
RESOLUTION PERMITTING THE OFFICE OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER
Title: AN 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.: 607
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:
This 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.
SUBSTITUTE LANGUAGE:
The substitute language consolidated the claims of 30 claimants (32 claims) into one
resolution for efficiency and simplicity due to the volume of claims extensions.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
None stated.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
Brown Paindiris & Scott, LLP, Sean Michael Peoples, Esq. supports Section 16 of the
substitute language on behalf of their client Loretta Lynn Small. It is stated that the claimant
fell at the Wethersfield Department of Motor Vehicles in April of 2014. It is stated that case is
ongoing, and the extension is supported.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
Estate of Amanda Monington, Administrator, Melissa Steinhilper; opposes HJ 296 (Section
27 of the substitute language) on behalf of her niece who passed away eight years ago. This
has caused the family a lasting profound impact, as well as, daily unrest. We ask that the
extension in this case be denied and the family be allowed to proceed to sue the State of
Connecticut. It is requested that the administrator be allowed to sue the State of Connecticut
on behalf of the claimant.
Reported by: Rick ONeil, Assistant Clerk Date: April 21, 2021
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