Case Name: Frank P. Gionfriddo, Administrator (Estate of Kim Marie Gionfriddo), et al. v. Gartenhaus Cafe
Court: Connecticut Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Connecticut
Decision Date: 1988-09-20
Citations: 209 Conn. 809
Docket Number: 
Parties: Frank P. Gionfriddo, Administrator (Estate of Kim Marie Gionfriddo), et al. v. Gartenhaus Cafe
Judges: 
Reporter: Connecticut Reports
Volume: 209
Pages: 809–809

Head Matter:
Frank P. Gionfriddo, Administrator (Estate of Kim Marie Gionfriddo), et al. v. Gartenhaus Cafe
Edward F. Hennessey, in support of the petition.
Henry C. Ide, in opposition.
Decided September 20, 1988

Opinion:
The plaintiffs' petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 15 Conn. App. 392, is granted, limited to the following issue:
"Is the plaintiff collaterally estopped from seeking an additional recovery from a defendant by virtue of the plaintiff's judgment against third parties not in privity with the defendant?"