All insurance policies obligate policyholders to promptly report claims. Prompt reporting affords the carrier the opportunity to quickly investigate and determine if a loss is covered, and to take steps to limit further damage. These opportunities are not available...
The Hall & Evans Rocky Mountain Litigation Reporter is a periodic online newsletter directed to a select group of individuals and organizations. In this edition, we summarize recent decisions from the Colorado Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Topics In This...
The 2016 legislative session adjourned on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. During the 2016 legislative session, Republicans controlled the Senate by one, razor-thin vote, while Democrats controlled the House by two, very precious votes. This split legislature created a...
Valerie Garcia was recently promoted as the Co-Chair of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Region 8. Valerie’s Co-Chair position will cover Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Utah, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wyoming. Prior to her new role,...
The Tenth Circuit’s July 5, 2016 ruling in The Home Loan Investment Company v. The St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company significantly expands the application of Colorado’s Unreasonable Delay or Denial Statute, holding that the statute is not limited to claims handling,...