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Sicilian v. Jeanmarie Riccio, (Filed 2012 at Bridgeport)  The plaintiff was struck by a hit and run driver. Thankfully, his own insurance company provided $500,000 worth of underinsured motorist coverage. The only requirement was that a claim be made within 3 years of the date of the accident. The plaintiff hired Attorney Riccio within weeks of the accident to resolve the insurance claim. Attorney Riccio did nothing with the case, and no claim was filed before the third year mark. The valuable insurance benefit was lost. When confronted about the missed statute of limitations, the defendant denied that the statute had been missed. To date, she still will not admit malpractice in this rather obvious case. The defendant’s records show several other grievances and claims currently and in the past. While we do not enjoy suing fellow members of the bar, it is our responsibility to maintain the quality and integrity of the bar. Personal responsibility is not just for doctors, and other professionals. It also applies to lawyers.