Dunkin’ Sued Over Hot Tea That Burned 6-Year-Old: Lawsuit: CT News

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Father Sues Dunkin' Over Hot Tea That Burned Son, 6: Lawsuit

When his son went to take a sip of the tea, the cup's lid "immediately became detached from and fell off of the cup," and the "extremely hot tea" fell onto the child's legs, resulting in second-degree burns, according to the complaint. The child was hospitalized for four days, the complaint states.>>>Read More.

Homeowner Facing Over $200K In Fines For Blighted Property

"Grass is high. Junk, garbage, vehicles, pretty much littered around the property. Neighbors would contact us and complain, they'd contact the mayor's office — contact anybody who will listen," a local official said.>>>Read More.

Prominent Business’s Global Headquarters For Sale

In 2013, CT announced it would give the company a $2.5 million loan to renovate the building so it could serve as the company's headquarters.>>>Read More.

Reward Offered After Gravestone Stolen From Cemetery: Police

A reward of $2,500 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of whoever stole a large gravestone from a cemetery, according to police.>>>Read More.

Former CT TV Meteorologist Lands New East Coast Job

She left the TV station in October.>>>Read More.

Since He Was 7, Child Has Held 'Can The Van' Food Drive

During the pandemic, the then 2nd-grader was worried that pets, and those in need, especially the elderly, might go hungry, so took action.>>>Read More.

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