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Under the economic loss rule, a party suffering only economic loss from the breach of an express or implied contractual duty may not assert a tort claim for such a breach absent an independent duty of care under tort law.
Cox appealed, arguing the District Court erred in granting Sage’s motion to dismiss because there were no unusual circumstances sufficient to overcome the presumption in favor of Colorado courts hearing cases brought by Colorado residents.
The Supreme Court of Colorado answered that question in Mac McShane and Cynthia Calvin v. Stirling Ranch Property Owners Association, Inc. (2017 CO 38).
The Nebraska Court of Appeals decides whether a broken hip and loss of consortium is the fault of the grocery store and its watermelons in Robertson v. U Save Foods, Inc.
After practicing law for almost twenty-five years, the “profession” has clearly changed. While the practice of law began changing well before my career began, it has changed exponentially in the last twenty-five years. In my opinion, two of the major catalysts for this change are…
If you have an opinion about Gun Control and Tort Reform, are your opinions consistent? Ever thought about that? These two hot topics and the issues surrounding them all arise out of the protections granted by The Bill of Rights. If you listen to the…
The EPA recently labeled two Utah communities as “serious” nonattainment areas, because a 2015 deadline for complance with federal small-partciulate pollution rules was missed. The Salt Lake City and Provo metro areas are the two that received the designation. While the designation is only for…
So, you have worked for a company for twenty years. It’s a large company, and you were offered benefits when you started. You took them. Who wouldn’t? You got health, a 401k, discounts on various services, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, and disability. Your…
