Raspberry Junction Holding, LLC v. Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority

Summary

The court held that the Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority lacked statutory authority to adopt a rule immunizing itself from liability for negligent disruptions or deficiencies in water service. The authority to sell water, set rates, and adopt rules concerning water sales did not expressly or necessarily imply authority to eliminate liability, particularly because the special act made the authority subject to suit. The judgment granting summary judgment was reversed, and the case was remanded for consideration of the defendant's alternative economic loss doctrine defense.