Tag: wrongful death
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Colorado Supreme Court to examine whether corporations can be liable for ‘felonious killing’
The Colorado Supreme Court recently announced that it will determine whether corporations can be liable for a “felonious killing,” meaning there is no limit to the damages they might pay for pain and suffering after causing a wrongful death. At least three of the court’s seven members must agree to take a case on appeal.…
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New lawsuit claims man was fatally injured in sauna explosion at 24 Hour Fitness in Colorado Springs
The family of a man who suffered fatal injuries in a Colorado Springs gym sauna in 2023 is now suing the gym for wrongful death and gross negligence. According to a lawsuit filed in El Paso County District Court, Colorado Springs resident 64-year-old David Diaz was in the 24 Hour Fitness at 1892 Southgate Road,…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announce July 2022 jail death settlement
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The family of a man who died in the El Paso County jail on July 4, 2022 will be receiving a $1,875,000 settlement, according to a news release Tuesday. Daniel Murray was found unresponsive in his cell that Fourth of July. Deputies, jail medical staff,…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announce July 2022 jail death settlement
The family of a man who died in the El Paso County jail on July 4, 2022 will be receiving a $1,875,000 settlement, according to a news release Tuesday. Daniel Murray was found unresponsive in his cell that Fourth of July. Deputies, jail medical staff, medical responders and the Colorado Springs Fire Department attempted lifesaving…
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Colorado Supreme Court walks back ruling denying immunity to speeding officer who killed 2
The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday walked back a ruling by the state’s second-highest court that broadened first responders’ liability for injuries, instead concluding emergency vehicle operators need not activate their lights and sirens during the entirety of a pursuit in order to keep their immunity from lawsuits. After an Olathe police officer, traveling in…