D. Colorado Opinions

Cassandra Keller v. Jacob Coleman - Civil Rights Case, Fees Awarded

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado issued an order regarding a motion for attorney's fees and costs in the civil rights case Cassandra Keller v. Jacob Coleman. The case involves allegations of excessive force during an arrest.

Hissein Seiro Yaya v. Juan Baltazar - Habeas Corpus for Unlawful Detention

The District Court for the District of Colorado granted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, finding the prolonged detention of Hissein Seiro Yaya by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be unlawful. The court ordered the petitioner's release from ICE custody.

Price v. United Airlines - Employment Lawsuit Ruling

The District of Colorado adopted a magistrate judge's recommendation to grant motions to dismiss in the case of Price v. United Airlines, Inc. The court also denied the defendants' motions for sanctions without prejudice. This ruling addresses procedural aspects of the employment-related lawsuit.

Chavelas Rosas v. Baltazar - Immigration Detention Statute

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado granted in part a petition for a writ of habeas corpus concerning immigration detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225. The court's decision addresses the detention of Petitioner Luis Alfredo Chavelas Rosas, who has not received a bond hearing.

R.A. v. Bisignano - Motion to Alter Judgment Granted

The District Court of Colorado granted the Commissioner of Social Security's motion to alter judgment in R.A. v. Bisignano. The court found that the Commissioner correctly argued that an administrative law judge is not required to obtain a medical expert's opinion on medical equivalence at step three of the evaluation process under current regulations.

D. Colorado Opinion on Dismissal of Claims

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado issued an opinion adopting a magistrate judge's recommendation to dismiss certain claims in the case of Miller et al. v. Asset Living, LLC et al. Claims One and Five were dismissed with prejudice, while Claims Three and Eight were dismissed without prejudice. The case will proceed on Claims Two, Four, Six, and Seven.

Yoel Lodos v. Empire Towing Corp. - Wage Act Violations

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado issued an order in the case of Yoel Lodos v. Empire Towing Corp. The plaintiff filed suit alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Colorado Wage Act. The court's order addresses a motion to amend a previous order.

Jose Millan Olivas v. Juan Baltazar - Habeas Corpus Petition

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado granted a bond hearing for Jose Millan Olivas, a detained Mexican citizen. The petition challenges the lawfulness of his continued detention and warrantless arrest.

Judge Reverses Disability Benefits Denial

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado reversed a Commissioner of Social Security decision denying disability benefits. The case, J.R. v. Frank Bisignano, docket number 1:25-cv-03045, was remanded to the agency for further review. The court found the plaintiff disabled due to seizure disorder and other conditions.

Colorado Federal Court Reopens Discovery for Summary Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado has reopened discovery in the case of Jose Guadalupe Rocha v. Matt Winden. The court found that reopening discovery was necessary to ensure an accurate record for the defendant's summary judgment motion, specifically concerning a First Amendment retaliation claim.