on the witness stand before judge edward stodolink , the 54 - year - old connell , a human resources manager in manhattan , testified she loves sean ’s birthday party . this week connell is asking a six - member superior court jury to find the boy liable for his actions . the boy is the only defendant in the case . the ... more photo : contributed contributed photo photo : contributed contributed photo image 1 of 1 caption close 8 - year - old westport , acted unreasonable when he leaped into her arms , causing her to fall on the ground and break her wrist four years ago . but when he spotted connell , he dropped the new bicycle on the ground , exclaiming , “ auntie jen , auntie jen . the case is in court in bridgeport , conn. less facebook photo jennifer connell . connell claims her 8 - year - old nephew of westport , acted unreasonably when he leaped into her arms , causing her to fall on the ground and break her wrist four years ago . the boy had gotten his first two - wheeler for his birthday , and was joyfully riding the bright - red bike around and around the home , according to testimony .