State Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Governor's Pandemic Powers
"The governor is essentially playing God under this statute," said Jonathan Klein, who represents Kristine Casey, owner of Casey’s Irish Pub in Milford. Casey is the first to sue the governor over one of his pandemic-related orders. It closed its doors in March and they haven't been opened since. In court documents, Klein contends that the governor's order will put Casey out of business for good. He’s asked for an injunction. During oral arguments made virtually in front of the Connecticut Supreme Court on Friday, Klein said the governor's job is to carry out the laws passed by the legis...