In its recent opinion in BNSF Railway Co. v. Tyrrell, et al., No. 16-405 (U.S. May 30, 2017), the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the jurisdictions in which a plaintiff may bring a claim under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), and significantly limited FELA...
The Supreme Court provides new guidance for what constitutes a “dangerous condition” of playground equipment for purposes of governmental immunity in Colorado. The case, St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J v. Loveland, involved injuries to a young child sustained...
For the past two decades, Colorado developers, designers, contractors, and insurers have worked in a tough construction defect litigation climate. Most observers believe that the expense and risk of facing these claims have directly impacted the market for...
The Colorado Supreme Court recently issued a major decision that will prevent plaintiffs from bringing unnecessary and burdensome claims for negligent hiring, training, entrustment, or supervision. In Colorado, employers may be liable for the actions of their...
C.R.S. § 13-80-104 is part of the Colorado Construction Defect Action Reform Act and sets forth time limitations within which suit must be brought against a construction professional for an improvement to real property. It includes a two-year statute of limitations...
2016 was another prolific and successful year for our Appellate Practice Group. Our appellate attorneys were involved in 25 appeals in the state appellate courts of Colorado, Minnesota, and Montana, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit....
