Power Players Behind the Scenes
FIH is controlled by Lazer Milstein, son of the billionaire co-founders of Burlington Coat Factory, with his own son, Nesanel Milstein, also involved. The stakes, both financial and reputational, have only intensified as the case climbs toward the state’s highest court.
Barr is represented by Pastore LLC, while FIH is backed by attorneys from Wiggin and Dana LLP.
What Comes Next
Whether the dispute returns to a jury—or remains bound to the bench judgment—now rests with the Connecticut Supreme Court.
The case, already stretching across a decade and multiple venues, continues to evolve, with its $10 million question hanging in the balance like a cliff-edge deal in a high-risk investment portfolio.
