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 […]
Sutton Booker attends NAMWOLF Annual Meeting in Chicago
Katie Johnson and Ashley Larson attended the Annual Meeting for the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (“NAMWOLF”) in Chicago on September 26-29. Katie and Ashley enjoyed meeting with Sutton Booker’s current and prospective clients. NAMWOLF’s vision is to “achieve equity in legal opportunity through minority and women owned law firms.” The firm […]
Chief Judge Marcia Krieger Shuts Down Controversial Appraisal Conduct and Provides Guidance on the Appraisal Process in Colorado
Chief Judge Marcia Krieger issued an important decision on July 23, 2018 regarding the competence and partiality of appraisers and umpires in the property damage appraisal process. In Copper Oaks Master Home Owners Association v. American Family Insurance Company, Case 1:15-CV-01828-MSK-MJW, Judge Krieger granted American Family’s Motion to Vacate the Appraisal Award after a five […]