Nearly a year ago, we wrote about the MDC public hearing regarding the potential closing of West Hartford Reservoir to recreation. The impetus for this discussion was a frivolous lawsuit, filed and won, by a cyclist who had been seriously injured at the reservoir. As a result, the MDC had to hand over $2.9 million.
On Wednesday, Governor Malloy signed into law the Recreational Liability Protection for Muncipalities bill (HB 6557 / PL 11-211). The purpose of this law is to protect cities against frivolous personal injury lawsuits. This law goes into effect on October 1, 2011.