In Earlene F. Corbishley, v. Pep Boys — Manny, Moe & Jack of Delaware, Inc., the United States District Court of Colorado considered Walmart’s motion to intervene in a third-party claim. In July 2014, Earlene Corbishley (the plaintiff) suffered injuries after slipping and falling on…
Before children are large enough to be placed in booster seats, they typically are buckled into forward-facing restraint systems, also referred to as “harness seats” or “car seats.” Nearly all harness seats incorporate a five-point harness with straps that secure at the shoulders, across the…
In State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Dale Fisher, the Colorado Supreme Court determined whether auto insurance companies must pay undisputed aspects of UIM claims while other portions of claims are disputed. Dale Fisher, the plaintiff in the case, was struck by an underinsured…
The combination of keyless cars and quiet engines causes many drivers to mistakenly leave their cars running in a garage, thinking they are turned off. The cars’ “convenience” feature thus becomes deadly or causes serious, permanent brain damage due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Maybe you have seen the recent news stories or personally viewed the YouTube videos posted by the now suspended dermatologist, Dr. Windell Boutte. Atlanta’s notorious “Booty Doctor” ultimately danced her way into numerous lawsuits and complaints of complications and botched surgeries after cutting o
In Teresa Brigance v. Vail Summit Resorts, Inc. No. 17-1035 (10th Cir. 2018), the United States Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit decided the case. Vail Summits Resorts, Inc. (“VSRI”) is the operator of Keystone Mountain Resort, which is located in Keystone, Colorado. During a skiing…
Many “trial lawyers” crow about how much money they make for themselves and their clients. We’re not of that ilk. Every case is important to the client, and for us. Let me tell you about a recent case of ours that I’m just tickled about.…
Join us for our first episode of Sex at Work, with your hosts, the Law Sisters. In 2016, there were 6758 complaints made to the EEOC alleging sexual harassment in the workplace. But for sexual harassment to be illegal, it has to be so frequent or severe that…
Another IVC lawsuit was recently decided in favor of the plaintif after a Texas jury voted in favor of a firefighter who claimed that a Cook Celect IVC filter was the cause of his injuries. The plaintiff, Houston firefighter Jeffrey Pavlock, suffered blood vessel and…
