Christopher Fitzgerald Droney
Judge Droney no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled.
How Judge Droney decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
He found personal jurisdiction where online statements were specifically directed at Connecticut plaintiffs.
“Ryan’s postings on AutoAdmit, which were specifically targeted at the plaintiffs in Connecticut, are sufficient to exercise jurisdiction under § 52-59b(a)(2).”
Cautions
He required an explicit waiver before exercising jurisdiction over claims against the United States.
“federal courts lack the authority to consider and grant relief against the United States absent explicit congressional consent to waive sovereign immunity.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“Backus’s motion for summary judgment [Doc. # 23] is GRANTED.”
“The defendants’ motion [docket # 891] is granted in part and denied in part.”
“For the foregoing reasons, the order of the bankruptcy court is REVERSED.”
“For the foregoing reasons, the order of the bankruptcy court is AFFIRMED and the Clerk is directed to close this case.”
“Accordingly, the defendants’ motion to dismiss [Dkt. # 25] is GRANTED.”
“Accordingly, Machnik’s motion to remand [docket # 22] is denied, and the ease will remain in federal court.”
“For the foregoing reasons, the defendant’s second motion to dismiss counts one through five of the superseding indictment [Dkt. # 588] is DENIED.”
“For the reasons that follow, the defendant’s motion is denied.”
“Accordingly, the defendant’s motion for summary judgment [Dkt. # 21] is GRANTED.”
“For the foregoing reasons, the Motion to Dismiss [Dkt. # 8] is GRANTED.”
“For the reasons given above, the Board’s motion for summary judgment [docket # 36] is granted in part.”
“Accordingly, the defendants’ motion to dismiss [Doc. # 9] is GRANTED. This dismissal, however, is without prejudice to the plaintiff filing suit in the Court of Federal Claims, or amending his complaint to seek relief consistent with this Court’s jurisdiction.”
A historical record
Judge Droney no longer hears cases. This profile stays available as a record of how they ruled. If you're preparing for a matter, start from the court's current bench.