On January 31, 2024, a New Haven jury returned a verdict in favor of the Town of Stratford in a lawsuit brought by Anthony Zona, a Stratford police officer, against the Town. Anthony Zona claimed that he was suspended without pay for exercising his free speech rights and that the suspension was excessive.
The Plaintiff was represented by John Williams of New Haven. The Town of Stratford was represented by Attorneys Bryan L. LeClerc and Raymond J. Rigat of Berchem Moses PC.
“We are grateful for the attention of the jury and verdict in favor of the Town of Stratford,” said Attorney Bryan LeClerc. “This verdict affirmed that no wrongdoing occurred in this matter,” LeClerc added.