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Murphree v. US Bank of Utah
Damage to professional reputation is not required to support slander per se based on charge of criminal conduct.
Torts Aug. 25, 2002
Morse v. Antonellis
Jury verdict finding defendant not negligent in automobile collision is not supported by substantial evidence.
Torts Aug. 21, 2002
Pierson v. Black Canyon Aggregates, Inc.
Court construes broad definition of landowners who can claim protection of premises liability statute.
Torts Aug. 20, 2002
Mattel Inc. v. Luce. Forward, Hamilton and Scripps
Probability of success in malicious prosecution action defeats anti-SLAPP motion to strike.
Torts Aug. 20, 2002
Anson v. Trujillo
No private right of action exists under Colorado Consumer Protection Act unless the public is significantly affected by person violating Act.
Torts Aug. 20, 2002
Gonzales v. City of Phoenix
Court's decision to deny judgment notwithstanding verdict was not abuse of discretion.
Torts Aug. 20, 2002
Cooper v. The Aspen Skiing Co.
Colorado public policy affords minors protections that preclude parent from releasing minor's own prospective claims for negligence.
Torts Aug. 20, 2002
Wark v. Board of County Commissioners of the County of Dolores
County does not waive governmental immunity from liability related to accident on county road.
Torts Aug. 13, 2002
Bird v. Saenz
Family of patient with terminal cancer may sue when failed surgery allegedly accelerated death.
Torts Aug. 12, 2002
Bryant v. Adventist Health System/West
Hospital cannot be held liable under 'Patient Anti-Dumping Act' if it negligently fails to detect or misdiagnoses emergency medical condition.
Torts Aug. 8, 2002
New Plumbing Contractors, Inc. v. Edwards, Sooy & Byron
Attorney malpractice claim is denied where insurer settled claim within the policy limits without consulting insured.
Torts Aug. 8, 2002
Giardino v. Brown
Assumption of risk does not bar action involving a 'head-shy' horse supplied to an inexperienced rider.
Torts Aug. 7, 2002
Lopez v. Baca
Nightclub owner had no duty to hire security guard to protect patron shot by other patron.
Torts Aug. 7, 2002
Ray v. Silverado Constructors
'Privette/Toland' rationale does not preclude all theories of liability in case where employee of independent contractor was killed at construction site.
Torts Aug. 7, 2002
Vasquez v. City of San Diego
Police officer may sue city for personal injuries caused by railroad-crossing arm while on duty.
Torts Aug. 7, 2002
Solano v. Playgirl Inc.
Actor placed on cover of women's sex magazine without consent may sue for false light and misappropriation.
Torts Aug. 7, 2002
Jaros v. E.I. DuPont (In re Hanford Nuclear Reservation Litigation)
In mass toxic tort case, district court must resolve generic causation issues before determining individual causation issues.
Torts Aug. 7, 2002
In Re Coordinated Latex Glove
Varying protein levels in manufacturer's latex gloves does not constitute a manufacturing defect.
Torts Aug. 7, 2002
Rivas v. Safety-Kleen Corp.
Plaintiff's tort suit for exposure to toxic chemicals is barred because he failed to file within one-year deadline.
Torts Aug. 6, 2002
Wang v. Massey Chevrolet
Parole evidence rule does not provide defense for claim brought under Consumer Legal Remedies Act.
Torts Aug. 6, 2002
Concerned Parents of Pueblo, Inc. v. Gilmore
In negligence action against nonprofit organization, person providing service on behalf of organization is immune from liability, not organization.
Torts Aug. 6, 2002
Nichols v. Burlington Northern
Trial court erred in granting summary judgment against employee where facts could have supported claim for cumulative injury under FELA.
Torts Aug. 5, 2002
Zwicker v. Altamont Emergency Room Physicians Medical Group
Spouse has no claim for loss of consortium due to injury that occurred prior to marriage.
Torts Jul. 18, 2002
Brown v. Silvern
Attorney's failure to obtain consent from insurance company before settling claim may constitute legal malpractice.
Torts Jul. 12, 2002
Merrick v. Burns, Wall, Smith & Mueller
Expert used to provide 'Statement of Review' in professional negligence action is protected by absolute immunity.
Torts Jul. 12, 2002
Quiroz v. Goff
Claim for medical malpractice did not accrue until plaintiff discovered he had a cause of action.
Torts Jul. 12, 2002
Saffro v. Elite Racing Inc.
Marathon organizer breached duty of care by failing to provide adequate amounts of electrolyte fluids to race participants.
Torts Jul. 9, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Colon hydrotherapy constitutes 'treatment' for purposes of Medical Practice Act.
Torts Jul. 5, 2002
Ess v. Eskaton Properties Inc.
Plaintiff cannot recover for emotional distress allegedly suffered because her sister sustained injuries at nursing facility.
Torts Jul. 3, 2002
Jacqueline R. v. Household of Faith Family Church Inc.
Pastor who engages in consensual sexual activity with church member is not held to same standard of care applicable to licensed marriage counselors.
Torts Jul. 3, 2002