Jackie Booker Precluded Expert Opinions and Entry on Land
In a premises liability case against a retailer, Jackie Booker successfully precluded expert opinions and the plaintiff’s request for entry upon land with motions practice. Plaintiff’s treating orthopedic surgeon was precluded from providing causation opinions, pursuant to C.R.C.P. 37. The Court agreed with the retailer that the late disclosure of the treating physician’s opinions was […]
Sutton Booker Joins The Gavel
Sutton Booker is excited to announce its membership with The Gavel, a claims defense network of attorneys vetted by industry professionals for industry professionals. The primary mission is to provide a streamlined, single access point to some of the most qualified professionals in the defense industry.
Katie Johnson Obtains Summary Judgment for Retailer in Premises Liability Action
Katie Johnson obtained summary judgment in a premises liability case, resulting in a dismissal of the action with prejudice. The Court held the retailer was entitled to summary judgment because the plaintiff could not establish that any of her claimed injuries were wholly or partially caused by the alleged slip and fall incident. The Court […]
Sutton Booker Attends 2017 NAMWOLF Annual Meeting
Ashley Larson and Sandy Eloranto attended the Annual Meeting for the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (“NAMWOLF”) in New York City. The Annual Meeting provided a great opportunity to visit with some of Sutton Booker’s clients and network with other NAMWOLF firms. NAMWOLF’s mission is to “promote diversity in the legal […]
Debra Sutton Presents at CDLA Annual Conference
Debra Sutton presented at the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association’s Annual Conference in Santa Fe. She discussed the efficacy of the continued use of jury trials in civil litigation.
Tenth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Retailer in Products Liability Case
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court’s dismissal of all claims against a retailer in a products liability action. The district court found plaintiff’s expert unqualified to provide his opinions and the testimony unreliable. Without expert opinion testimony, the district court determined plaintiff failed to establish a genuine issue of material fact, and granted the […]