Douglas Connors (Partner-Stamford, CT) and Misty Percifield (Associate-Stamford, CT) obtained summary judgment in favor of a city housing authority and residential community in a premises liability case in which the plaintiff sought damages for alleged injuries sustained during a slip-and-fall accident on our clients’ property. The plaintiff sent purported notice letters to the housing authority complex where she allegedly fell and to the residential community, directing these letters to the attention of “Sir/Madam.” In a carefully crafted argument, Doug and Misty explained that Connecticut General Statutes, section 8-67 required the plaintiff to file notice specifically with the chairman or secretary of the housing authority within six months after the subject incident. They also argued that the plaintiff’s letters did not provide adequate notice of the intention to commence suit pursuant to section 8-67. The court agreed, finding no evidence to suggest that the housing authority’s chairman or secretary had received the plaintiff’s letters. Holding that the plaintiff did not provide the requisite notice as a matter of law under section 8-67, the court granted summary judgment to the firm’s clients.