D. Colorado Opinions

Estate of Ian David Lockhart v. Sheriff James Van Beek - Lawsuit Dismissal Denied

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit filed by the estate of an inmate who died by suicide. The lawsuit names the Eagle County Sheriff's Office and a behavioral health provider as defendants. The court's order allows the case to proceed.

Avery v. El Paso County - Property Seizure Case

In Avery v. El Paso County, the District Court for Colorado modified a magistrate judge's recommendation to dismiss a property seizure case. The court adopted the findings of fact but sustained the plaintiffs' objection, allowing the case to proceed despite issues with timely service.

Colorado Federal Court Denies Motion to Amend Scheduling Order

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion by defendants Jacobs Solutions Inc. and related entities to amend the scheduling order. The court previously denied a motion to compel discovery responses that exceeded the limits set in the scheduling order.

Huggins v. Buchannan - Order Accepting Magistrate Judge's Recommendation

The District Court of Colorado accepted a Magistrate Judge's recommendation in Huggins v. Buchannan, denying the defendant's motion to dismiss. The court reviewed the recommendation without objection and found no clear error.

National Casualty Co. v. Ace American Insurance Co. - Motion to Dismiss Counterclaim

The US District Court for the District of Colorado denied National Casualty Company's motion to dismiss a counterclaim filed by Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Capacity Insurance Corporation. The case involves an underlying class action lawsuit concerning an apartment complex in Denver.

BMZ USA Inc. v. XL Hybrids Inc. - Motion to Dismiss

The District Court for the District of Colorado is considering a motion to dismiss filed by defendants XL Hybrids Inc. and Spruce Power Holding Corp. in the case BMZ USA Inc. v. XL Hybrids Inc. The court will rule on whether to dismiss the claims brought by plaintiff BMZ USA Inc. based on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6).

Court Grants Anonymity for Inmates Alleging Sexual Misconduct

The District Court for the District of Colorado granted a motion for anonymity for inmates alleging sexual misconduct in a consolidated civil action. The court's decision pertains to case numbers 1:25-cv-02763 and 1:25-cv-02531.

Delbert Elmer Sgaggio Jr. v. Keeley Deback et al. - Service Motion Denied

The District Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion for alternative service on Defendant Lambert and granted a 60-day extension for service, setting a new deadline of May 1, 2026. This order addresses procedural aspects of the ongoing civil action.

Miller v. Stevens - Colorado Court Denies Sanctions

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion for sanctions filed by the plaintiff in Miller v. Stevens. The court found that the defendant's motion to dismiss was a required response to the plaintiff's amended complaint.

Steven B. Silverstein v. Jeffrey A. Wolf et al. - Default Judgment Denied

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied a plaintiff's motion for default judgment against defendant Joshua Rey in civil action No. 22-cv-01817. The court considered the plaintiff's motion and supporting documents.