We are pleased to welcome these valued professionals to the Firm. Matthew Ninneman joins our Design & Construction Practice Group, Chris Gatewood joins our Transportation Practice Group, and Evan Blonigen joins our Workers’ Compensation Practice...
In 2008, Colorado enacted C.R.S. §§10-3-1115 and 1116, establishing penalties for the unreasonable delay or denial of a claim for benefits submitted by any first-party claimant. A first-party claimant is defined as “an individual, corporation, association,...
On June 15, 2015, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a decision interpreting Colorado’s Lawful Activities Statute, C.R.S. § 24-34-402.5 as not covering the use of medical marijuana pursuant to Colorado’s Medical Marijuana Amendment, Colo. Const. Art. XVIII, § 14....
Montana law requires an insurer to advance pay certain damages prior to settlement or judgment, subject to certain limitations. The seminal case on an insurer’s duty to advance pay medical expenses is the 1997 decision Ridley v. Guarantee Nat’l Ins. Co.[i], in which...
Denver District Court Finds Plaintiff Who “Takes a Short Cut” Across Defendant’s Parking Lot a “Trespasser” under the Colorado Premises Liability Act Chance Koch v. ABM Parking Services, Inc. f/k/a AMPCO System Parking, District Court, City and County of Denver, Case...
While many construction contracts are based on AIA forms and other boiler plate documents, negotiating contract provisions to shift and limit risks is still an art form. From a litigator’s perspective, there are a number of standard contract provisions that give rise...
Effective August 5, 2008, the Colorado General Assembly enacted C.R.S. §10-3-1116, creating a statutory cause of action for unreasonable delay or denial of insurance claims, which is in addition to Colorado’s previously-existing bad faith tort. Included in the statute...
Adding to our team, we welcome these dedicated professionals to the Firm – Craig Sargent and Jonathan White join our Medical Malpractice Group and Paul Yarbrough joins our Transportation Practice Group.
What in the world is going on in Santa Fe, New Mexico? This 400-year-old capital city is home to the nation’s oldest church and other architectural treasures, incredible artworks, and a rich mixture of Hispanic, Anglo, and Native American cultures. Trying a case in...
The Hall & Evans Rocky Mountain Litigation Reporter is a periodic online newsletter directed to a select group of individuals and organizations. In this edition, we summarize recent decisions from the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the...