Court of Appeals Affirms Directed Verdict in Premises Liability Case
In February 2019, an Adams County District Court Judge granted a directed verdict in favor of a retailer in a premises liability matter. 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 to pointing out that […]
Colorado House Bill 20-1290 Failure to Cooperate and the Colorado Supreme Court Decision to Allow the General Session to Continue Beyond 120 Consecutive Days
On February 7, 2020, HB 20-1290 regarding the failure to cooperate defense was introduced in the House of Representatives of the Colorado General Assembly (“the bill”). The bill addresses the ability of an insurer to use a failure to cooperate defense in an action in which the insured has made a claim for benefits under […]
DOI Bulletin No. B-5.38 Requires Insurers to Provide Reasonable Accommodations during COVID-19 Crisis
As a result of the unprecedented and extraordinary impact of the COVID-19 crisis, the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) has directed all insurance companies to make specific reasonable accommodations to prevent individuals and business from losing coverage due to cancellation for non-payment of premiums during the present crisis and collect data regarding such accommodations. Effective […]
Sutton Booker Ready to Assist Amid COVID-19 Concerns
As global concern increases regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Sutton Booker is well prepared to address its clients’ needs, as well as the needs of our employees. Currently, our office remains open and operational. We continue to monitor closely developments and to follow the recommendations of the WHO, CDC, and local authorities. Sutton |Booker has […]
Five Sutton Booker Attorneys Named Super Lawyers
Sutton Booker is excited to announce shareholders Jackie Booker, Sandy Eloranto, Katie Johnson, Ashley Larson, and Debra Sutton, were named 2020 Colorado Super Lawyers. Debra Sutton, Jackie Booker, and Sandy Eloranto were each recognized as a Colorado Super Lawyer. Kate Johnson, and Ashley Larson were each named to the Colorado Super Lawyer Rising Stars list. […]
Colorado Increases Statutory Damage Caps
(UPDATE: Click here for updated information about Colorado’s statutory damage caps.) Effective January 1, 2020, Colorado increased statutory damage limitations under C.R.S. §§ 44-3-801 (Dram Shop Act), 13-21-102.5 (noneconomic losses), and 13-21-203.7 (wrongful death). The cap on total liability for claims against vendors of alcoholic beverages, whether they are a licensee or a social host, […]