Thomas Ventura v. Town of East Haven

Summary

The court affirmed the Appellate Court's conclusion that governmental immunity barred the plaintiff's negligence action against the town. It held that whether a written municipal directive creates a ministerial duty is a legal question for the court, and that the East Haven tow rules regulated towing companies rather than requiring police officers to tow every vehicle involved in a motor-vehicle violation. The court also concluded that testimony about customary police practices could not establish an enforceable ministerial duty. No separate opinions were issued.