Can Colorado Insurance Providers Delay Covered Benefits for Car Accident Claims?
In State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Dale Fisher, the Colorado Supreme Court determined whether auto insurance companies must pay undisputed aspects of UIM claims while other portions of claims are disputed. Dale Fisher, the plaintiff in the case, […]
Does a Provision of an Insurance Policy Allowing for Recovery for Damages from an Uninsured Motorist Apply When a Third Party’s Insurer Denies Liability but not Coverage?
In Pena v. American Family, No. 17CA0098, (2018COA56) the Colorado Court of Appeals looks into this complicated question. Marisa Pena (“Peña”) sued American Family Mutual Insurance Company (“American Family”) after a car accident in 2013. Peña was involved in a […]
In Oklahoma, What Constitutes Sufficient Minimum Contacts Such That the Lawsuit Does Not Offend Traditional Notions of Fair Play and Substantial Justice?
In Sanchez v. White County Medical Center, No. 16-5154, (10th Cir. April 2018), the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit determined how to answer that question. This case arises from a car accident on August 5, 2013 […]
Is a Golf Cart a Vehicle for Statutory Purposes in an Uninsured Motorist Case?
In Progressive Northern Insurance Company v. Pippin, No. 17-6182, (10th Cir. March 28, 2018), the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit undertook the question arising out of an odd claim by the insured against his insurance company. […]
When Can a Plaintiff Recover Prejudgment Interest and Costs Above the Liability Limit of an Insurance Policy?
In White v. Estate of Soto-Lerma, No. 17CA0292, (2018 COA 35), the Colorado Court of Appeals considered the question. In a suit against a decedent’s estate, does the Nonclaim Statute allow a plaintiff to recover a judgment for prejudgment interest […]
In an Automobile Negligence Action, What Damages Must Be Presented for Plaintiff to Prevail? If Specifics Are Not Proffered, Will the Jury Find for the Defendant?
In Lewison v. Renner, No. S-17-173, (298 Neb. 654) the Supreme Court of Nebraska determined what is necessary. Barbara Lewison (“Lewison”) sued Carol Renner (“Renner”) for negligence. On December 21, 2012, in Kearney, Nebraska, Renner made a left turn in […]
Can a Plaintiff Remove a Case to Federal Court after a Failed Attempt in State Court?
In Phan v. American Family Insurance Company, No. 17-1187 (D. Colo. 2017) the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit took on this question after Kent Vu Phan was injured in a car accident and sought damages from […]
Does a Trial Court Have the Authority to Preclude Testimony as a Discovery Sanction?
The Nebraska Supreme Court sorts out this question in Putnam v. Sherbring et al., (297 Neb. 868). To enforce progression orders in an automobile negligence case, the district court excluded untimely disclosed expert opinions about medical bills. Relying upon our […]
When a Driver Hits Two Bicyclists Consecutively, Is It One Accident or Two?
In a case of first impression, the Supreme Court of Wyoming took on this question in Hurst v. Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company, (2017 WY 104). On May 31, 2014, Larry and Sara Hurst (“Larry” and “Sara”) were riding […]
In a Sale of an Automobile, at What Point in the Process is the Sale Complete, Removing Liability from the Seller?
In a lawsuit filed by the co-guardians of John Czajkowski, Kerns v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Civil Action No. 16-cv-01245-MSK-CBS, (D. Colo. Sept. 13, 2017). the United States District Court D of Colorado determined the answer to […]
