D. Colorado Opinions

Lucas Cranor v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company - Insurance Contract Dispute

The District Court of Colorado issued an order on a motion for summary judgment in the case of Lucas Cranor v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. The dispute centers on claims for bad faith breach of an insurance contract and unreasonable delay of benefits following an automobile accident.

Colorado Federal Court Enters $2.5 Million Consent Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado entered a consent judgment for $2.5 million against Ricki Wells and Rise Development LLC. This action resolves a dispute over revenues from residential property development.

RMSM LTD v. INDUSTRIAL SERVICE SOLUTIONS LLC - Motion to Dismiss Recommendation

The District of Colorado issued a magistrate judge's recommendation on cross-motions to dismiss in the case RMSM LTD, et al. v. Industrial Service Solutions LLC. The recommendation proposes granting in part and denying in part both the plaintiffs' and defendant's motions to dismiss.

Wanda Y. Evans v. Connor Shellabarger - Motion to Amend Denied

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied Wanda Y. Evans' motion for leave to amend her complaint against Officer Connor Shellabarger. The court upheld the officer's qualified immunity defense, finding that his conduct in an automobile collision did not shock the conscience.

Marra v. Owners Insurance Company - Insurance Bad Faith Claims

The District of Colorado issued a memorandum opinion and order in Alexa Marra v. Owners Insurance Company. The court granted in part and denied in part the defendant's motion to exclude expert testimony and denied the defendant's motion for partial summary judgment on the plaintiff's bad faith claims.

Batista v. CFPB - Motion to Amend Complaint Granted

In Batista v. CFPB, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado granted the plaintiff's motion to amend the complaint. The court also granted a motion to clarify and recommended that the defendants' motion to dismiss be denied as moot.

Innospec Inc. v. Andrew McBee - Motion to Enjoin Second-Filed Action Denied

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied Innospec Inc.'s motion to enjoin a second-filed action against Andrew McBee and others. The court found that it could consider the 'first to file' rule prior to addressing jurisdictional arguments.