Courts & Litigation

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion: Peo v. Duran

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Louis Pete Duran for sexual assault on a child. The court rejected Duran's arguments regarding the withdrawal of his counsel, the definition of reasonable doubt, and the use of a face mask by a witness.

Weatherill v. State Farm - Insurance Disclosure Statute of Limitations

The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled in Weatherill v. State Farm that claims under the insurance disclosure statute (C.R.S. § 10-3-1117) are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, not one year, and accrue upon discovery of the insurer's noncompliance. The court reversed a lower court's decision, remanding the case with directions.

Marriage of Herzik - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's order awarding maintenance in a dissolution of marriage case. The court also remanded the case for a determination of appellate attorney fees. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

Barba v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office - Workers' Compensation

The Colorado Court of Appeals addressed a novel issue regarding employers' final admissions of liability in workers' compensation cases. The court interpreted a statute concerning medical impairment benefits, clarifying that employers cannot limit maintenance medical benefits to specific treatments.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion - In re A.R.

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a probate court's order authorizing the involuntary administration of medications to an individual deemed incompetent to proceed in a criminal case. The court found the order was necessary due to the individual's severe schizoaffective disorder and deteriorating physical condition.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion on Dependency and Neglect Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment terminating the parent-child legal relationships for two children. The case involved allegations of parental drug use, unsafe living conditions, and failure to comply with a treatment plan.

People v. Thiam - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's orders revoking Abou Thiam's probation in three separate cases. The revocation was based on new criminal charges, positive drug tests, and failure to comply with counseling and payment requirements.

Montgomery v. Best Buy Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's dismissal of William Montgomery's claims against Best Buy Stores L.P. and Iron Spear Protection Group LLC. The appeals court remanded the case with directions to reinstate the complaint, finding the dismissal for failure to file returns of service was premature.

Peo v. Barrientos - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision regarding a postconviction motion filed by Enrique Augustin Barrientos. The appeal concerned claims of ineffective assistance of plea counsel following a guilty plea to sexual assault on a child.

Russell v. Dept of Local Affairs - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a State Personnel Board decision denying a discretionary hearing to Ebony Russell, an employee of the Department of Local Affairs. The case involved Russell's concerns about contractor bonding and insurance for housing projects funded by state and federal sources.