Ashley Larson Prevails on Summary Judgment Regarding Waiver of Liability
Ashley Larson obtained summary judgment in a premises liability matter, in which a plaintiff sought to circumvent a valid waiver of liability when suing a recreational facility for personal injuries. The Plaintiff alleged she utilized “defective equipment” at the recreational facility causing her to sustain “serious injuries necessitating surgery on her back requiring medical, surgical, […]
Katie Johnson and Ashley Larson Present on Crisis Management at NAMWOLF Conference
Katie Johnson and Ashley Larson attended the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (“NAMWOLF”) 2019 Driving Diversity and Leadership Conference in New Orleans on February 16-20. NAMWOLF’s mission is to “promote diversity in the legal profession by fostering successful relationships among preeminent minority and women owned law firms and private/public entities.” Ashley Larson […]
Katie Johnson Obtains Dismissal of Premises Liability Action
Katie Johnson obtained a dismissal with prejudice and award for costs on behalf of a retail client in a premises liability action. The Court held the plaintiff’s repeated discovery failures warranted dismissal for failure to prosecute and as a discovery sanction.
Ashley Larson Obtains Directed Verdict in Premises Liability Trial
An Adams County District Court Judge granted a directed verdict in favor of a retailer in a premises liability matter. Ashley Larson represented the retailer at trial. After two days of evidence, the retailer moved for directed verdict arguing there was no evidence presented of actual or constructive knowledge of a dangerous condition. In addition […]
Jackie Booker Attends WBEC Western Procurement Conference
Jackie Booker attended the Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) Western Procurement Conference in Palm Springs, California in September. Before the conference, Jackie became certified as a platinum supplier through WBEC West. At the Conference, Jackie had the opportunity to present regarding Sutton Booker’s legal services. Sutton Booker is a Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) […]
10th Circuit Affirms Public Adjuster’s Actions Imputed to Insured Unless Illegal
On August 17, 2018, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that when an insured retains agents to assist with the claim, the actions of those agents, including a Public Adjuster or “PA”, are imputed to the insured and the jury will be instructed according to general agency principles. Macomber v. American Family, 2018 WL […]