Ashley Larson and Karlee Janigian Obtain Partial Summary Judgment Limiting Recoverable Damages After Underlying Worker’s Compensation Settlement
Ashley Larson and Karlee Janigian obtained partial summary judgment on behalf of a retail client limiting the damages a plaintiff may pursue at trial in a premises liability case. The ruling narrowed the plaintiff’s trial damages to noneconomic damages and any recoverable portion of lost wages not fully covered by workers’ compensation, limiting the exposure […]
Rachel Jennings and Nate Moyer Obtain Dismissal in Underinsured Motorist Matter
Rachel Jennings and Nate Moyer obtained a dismissal of claims against an insurer after an evidentiary hearing in an action for breach of contract for underinsured motorist benefits. The Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle accident, claimed injuries resulting from the accident, and sought underinsured motorist benefits for the claimed damages exceeding the at-fault […]
Katie Johnson Secures a Complete Defense Jury Verdict
Katie Johnson obtained a complete defense jury verdict for the defendant insurance company in a claim for underinsured motorist benefits and unreasonable denial under C.R.S. § 10-3-1115, stemming from a rear-end auto accident. The plaintiff claimed right shoulder injury from the accident, resulting in surgeries, and sought underinsured motorist benefits for claimed damages above the […]
Jackie Booker Obtained Summary Judgment on UIM Extracontractual Claims
Jackie Booker obtained summary judgment on plaintiff’s extracontractual claims in Jefferson County District Court. Plaintiff claimed underinsured motorist benefits were owed on a disputed liability motor vehicle accident where the insurance carrier was the same for both drivers. Plaintiff claimed that since the underlying lawsuit between the drivers was settled by the carrier, the carrier […]
Joel Babcock and Matthew Cecil Secure Complete Defense Verdict for HOA Client on Appeal
Attorneys Joel Babcock and Matthew Cecil recently secured an appellate victory for their HOA client following a successful bench trial in 2023. Joel and Matt obtained a complete defense verdict at trial where Plaintiffs claimed the HOA failed to manage and even contributed to surface water runoff onto their property and ground water levels beneath […]
Ashley Larson and Matt Cecil Obtain Favorable Jury Verdict in Premises Liability Trial
Ashley Larson and Matt Cecil obtained a favorable verdict for their bar and restaurant client following a jury trial in Summit County. Plaintiff was visiting the bar and restaurant on a Friday night. Plaintiff alleged an unknown woman was allowed to dance on the bar and ultimately fell on Plaintiff causing her injury. Plaintiff claimed a knee injury […]