12/17/19 – By Mark J. Sommaruga, Esq.
Do We Really Have To Deal With All of These FOIA Requests (And Are We Obliged To Deal With “Vexatious Requesters”)?
As an attorney representing school districts and other public agencies, I often hear from folks who are frustrated with being deluged with constant requests, often made by the same local “gadfly,” for records or even “information” under Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”). While I feel your pain, here are some answers (some you may not like) with respect to your obligations in dealing with these FOIA “frequent flyers.” (Read More)