Matt Tills recently won a hearing on compensability. The claimant delayed reporting the injury for a month and a half and only did so once he was laid off. There was a legitimate problem with the claimant’s knee but the judge denied the claim based on the delay in reporting and the introduction […]
John Craver and Robin Bowers defended an insurance carrier in a two week trial at the end of July in which the insured entered into a Nunn agreement. A Judicial Arbiter Group arbitrator awarded $2,200,000 in an arbitration which the carrier chose not to defend. A Nunn agreement was then entered by the insured […]
By: James Meseck, Rachel Ryckman, Tracy Zuckett, and Diana Mendez with a special thank you to Savannah "Savvi" Neufer Colorado, like most states of the union, has adopted a statute that excuses sellers of residential real estate and their brokers from having to disclose certain facts that may psychologically stigmatize real property. Unfortunately, Colorado does […]
John Craver represented a recreation sports league in an personal injury action brought by a former player who sustained injuries during practice. Prior to participating in league play, the player’s parent completed the required online registration process, which included the acceptance of a waiver and release. The Court found the waiver and release valid under Jones, and […]
Frederick Klann and Adam Goldstein recently obtained a defense verdict in a multi-million dollar “bet the company” jury trial held in Weld County, Colorado. White and Steele’s client in the case was a steel fabrication shop accused of defective welding in the fabrication of large steel tanks used in the fracking industry. At trial, […]
Monty Barnett obtained an Order of Dismissal in a medical malpractice case brought against a medical laboratory by a patient that claimed that a breath test administered on him by the laboratory was carried out in a negligent manner. The case was brought by a veteran firefighter who was fired after the breath test conducted […]
Tracy Zuckett obtained dismissal of the client, a local charitable organization, by way of summary judgment on claims by plaintiff of breach of contract and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The Court found no relevant contract between the parties and further found plaintiff failed to establish any evidence to support the required elements of […]
Joel Varnell was recently elected to the board of directors of the Action Center in Jefferson County. The Action Center’s mission is to provide an immediate response to basic human needs and promote pathways to self-sufficiency for Jefferson County residents and the homeless. This organization provides food, clothing, shelter and health care to homeless […]
Dmitry Vilner was recently selected to serve on the Thompson G. Marsh Inn of Court’s Executive Committee for 2016-2017 as assistant program chair. The Marsh Inn is a professional association of judges, attorneys, and law students devoted to supporting excellence, civility, professionalism, and ethics in the practice of law.
