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Defense Verdict in Premises Liability Case

Adam Goldstein and Nyah Egerton-Francis recently obtained a full defense verdict in a jury trial held in Douglas County, Colorado.  White and Steele’s client in the case was a restaurant accused of improperly securing a patio umbrella that came loose in a gust of wind and hit plaintiff in the head, causing a head injury […]

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Favorable Result in Real Estate Licensing Matter

Attorney Jack Stokan recently obtained a favorable result in a real estate licensing matter filed with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. Jack’s client, a real estate broker, was accused of severe infractions that could have resulted in revocation of his real estate license, as well as criminal penalties. The real estate broker assisted his […]

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Selected To Serve As Secretary For The Insurance Committee With The Colorado Bar Association

Keith Olivera was selected to serve as the Secretary for the Insurance Committee with the Colorado Bar Association in February of 2021. Keith served as an At-Large Member, Insurer Side, of the Insurance Committee from February 2020 to February 2021. The Insurance Committee is an organization that promotes education, knowledge, and professionalism among lawyers who […]

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Favorable Decision In Automobile Coverage Matter

John Craver, John Lebsack and Cati Shadakofsky recently obtained a favorable decision in an automobile coverage matter arising out of a road-rage incident.  The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the insurer, concluding that the claimant was not “using” the vehicle as a means of transportation as contemplated by the policy when he […]

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2021 Wyoming Insurance Claims Seminar

White and Steele, P.C.’s 25th AnnualWyoming Claims SeminarPresented by:WHITE AND STEELE, P. C.A Litigation Firm for Colorado and Wyoming The 2021 Wyoming Claims Seminar was held virtually on Friday, February 19, 2021.  The seminar is designed to introduce all levels of insurance claim handlers to various issues in claims handling, with a focus on tips […]

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Workers’ Compensation Claims Related to COVID-19

Under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act, a claimant has the burden of showing that a work injury or disease is compensable. The Workers’ Compensation Act specifically states that for a disease to be covered under Workers Compensation, it must be “fairly traced to the employment as a proximate cause” and arises out of the specific […]

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Damage Limitation Statutes Increased Effective January 1, 2020

The Secretary of State has adjusted limitations on damages for all claims for relief that accrue on or after January 1, 2020 as follows:  For non-economic damages under C.R.S. § 13-21-102.5(3)(a), the adjusted limitation amount is $613,760.00, which may be increased by the Court upon clear and convincing evidence to a maximum of $1,227,530.00. For […]

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Motion to Dismiss Granted in Tenant Dispute

Michael Daugherty and Cati Shadakofsky recently prevailed on a C.R.C.P. 12(b)(5) motion to dismiss in Boulder County. The case arose out of a tenant dispute that escalated to alleged threatening and harassing behavior. The complaint alleged that the property owner and its employees were willful and wanton in disregarding a known danger to one of […]

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Summary Judgment Granted: Retailer client was not a “landowner”

Michael Daugherty and Jack Stokan recently obtained summary judgment for White and Steele’s client, an auto parts retailer, by arguing the client was not a “landowner” within the meaning of Colorado’s Premises Liability Act. Plaintiff alleged he sustained injuries when he struck a pothole in an alleyway near the retailer’s store while riding his motorcycle. […]

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