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Stehl et al v. Cretella
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February 27, 2026
Otterbourg Chiefs' $20M Suit Against Atty Nixed For Now
A Connecticut federal judge Friday tossed a $20 million lawsuit by Otterbourg's leadership against an ex-partner they allege improperly accessed their personal files, saying New York law applies and that state doesn't recognize an "intrusion upon seclusion" claim, and they can replead with a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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February 13, 2026
Otterbourg Leaders Forum-Shopped $20M Suit, Court Told
Former Otterbourg PC partner James M. Cretella has asked a Connecticut federal judge to toss a $20 million lawsuit by two firm leaders over purportedly improper file access, arguing that chair Richard L. Stehl and president Richard G. Haddad forum-shopped their case to Connecticut because New York doesn't recognize the injury they allege.