For those who have found the rule-making process used by Colorado’s agencies difficult to follow or participate in, state lawmakers apparently share the sentiment. Recently, the Colorado Legislature passed House Bill 21-1230, with the intent to create an internet...
Until 2017, a plaintiff in Colorado injured by the negligence of an employee of a corporation could assert two claims against the corporate employer: one claim for vicarious liability based on the negligence of the employee and a second claim for “direct negligence”...
Hall & Evans’ attorney Brooke Churchman recently obtained a complete defense verdict following a jury trial in Routt County District Court. The Plaintiff made claims for negligence and vicarious liability on the driver’s company after claiming its insured suffered...
On June 14, 2021, the Colorado Supreme Court clarified that vacation pay is classified as earned pay that must be paid to the employee upon separation from the employer. Nieto v. Clark’s Market, 2021 CO 48. Of course, paid vacation time must satisfy the earned...
We are pleased to announce that Michael N. DiCanio has joined Hall & Evans, LLC as Special Counsel. Michael DiCanio has over fifteen years of complex litigation experience with an emphasis on construction liability. Mr. DiCanio recently relocated from New Jersey...
We are pleased to announce that Bob Weiner has joined Hall & Evans, LLC as Special Counsel. Bob Weiner is a trial attorney with over 20 years of prosecutorial experience. He defends individuals, corporations, and public entities in all types of complex civil...
A recent decision of the Colorado Supreme Court clarifies insurers’ rights and promises to impact significantly the practice of insureds assigning coverage claims to third-party claimants. Auto-Owners Insurance Company v. Bolt Factory Lofts Owners Association, Inc.,...
We are pleased to welcome these valued professionals to the Firm as our newest Litigation Associates. Katherine Hoffman joins our Employment and Public Entity Practice Groups, Lynn Kuznitz joins us as a Generalist, and Francesca Tait and Ethan Zweig join our...
A recent Montana Senate Bill (SB 251), effective as of April 30, 2021, has completely changed the scope of damages recoverable for medical services or treatment in actions arising from bodily injury or death. This new bill limits damages to the actual amount paid by...
Hall & Evans, LLC congratulates Amber Tamborello for receiving the Dr. Linda and Roger Bowman Award for Instructional Excellence from the Community College of Aurora. Amber was honored at the College’s Student Success & Distinguished Alumni Awards virtual...
