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14 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1925–2024 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Colorado courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Scott v. Matlack, Inc.green
colo · 2002 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Denver Mental Health Ctr., Inc., 701 P.2d 114, 118 (Colo. App. 1985).1 Importantly, “[i]f the legislative enactment or regulation defines the legal duty owed by the defendant, then proof of the violation establishes a breach of that duty.” Gerrity Oil, 946 P.2d at 930 ; see also Scott, 39 P.3d at 1166 .

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Lombard v. Colorado Outdoor Education Center, Inc.green
colo · 2008 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Ctr., Inc., 187 P.3d 565, 573 (Colo. 2008). ¶60 To sustain an actionable claim of negligence per se, the statute or regulation “must prohibit or require a particular act.” Bauer v. Sw.

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Bauer v. Southwest Denver Mental Health Center, Inc.green
coloctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Denver Mental Health Ctr., Inc., 701 P.2d 114, 118 (Colo. App. 1985).1 Importantly, “[i]f the legislative enactment or regulation defines the legal duty owed by the defendant, then proof of the violation establishes a breach of that duty.” Gerrity Oil, 946 P.2d at 930 ; see also Scott, 39 P.3d at 1166 .

2024See Bauer, 701 P.2d at 118 (clarifying that a statute or regulation “must prohibit or require a particular act” to sustain an actionable claim of negligence per se (emphasis added)).

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Reichelt v. Johns-Manville Corp.green
wash · 1987 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Co., 76 N.J. 284, 291-92 , 386 A.2d 1310, 1314 (1978) (court rejects argument that "the applicable limitations period does not begin running until [the plaintiff] learns from a lawyer that [the facts of his case] equate with a legal cause of action"); Maestas v. Zager, 141 N.M. 154 , 152 P.3d 141, 147 (2007)(the course the plaintiff proposed would delay the acerual of all claims until plaintiffs consult counsel); Reichel v. Johns-Manville Corp., 107 Wash.2d 761, 772 , 733 P.2d 530, 536 (1987)("[The plaintiff] would have us adopt a rule that would in effect toll the statute of limitations until

2007Co., 76 N.J. 284, 291-92 , 386 A.2d 1310, 1314 (1978) (court rejects argument that "the applicable limitations period does not begin running until [the plaintiff] learns from a lawyer that [the facts of his case] equate with a legal cause of action"); Maestas v. Zager, 141 N.M. 154 , 152 P.3d 141, 147 (2007)(the course the plaintiff proposed would delay the acerual of all claims until plaintiffs consult counsel); Reichel v. Johns-Manville Corp., 107 Wash.2d 761, 772 , 733 P.2d 530, 536 (1987)("[The plaintiff] would have us adopt a rule that would in effect toll the statute of limitations until

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Burd v. New Jersey Telephone Companygreen
nj · 1978 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Co., 76 N.J. 284, 291-92 , 386 A.2d 1310, 1314 (1978) (court rejects argument that "the applicable limitations period does not begin running until [the plaintiff] learns from a lawyer that [the facts of his case] equate with a legal cause of action"); Maestas v. Zager, 141 N.M. 154 , 152 P.3d 141, 147 (2007)(the course the plaintiff proposed would delay the acerual of all claims until plaintiffs consult counsel); Reichel v. Johns-Manville Corp., 107 Wash.2d 761, 772 , 733 P.2d 530, 536 (1987)("[The plaintiff] would have us adopt a rule that would in effect toll the statute of limitations until

2007Co., 76 N.J. 284, 291-92 , 386 A.2d 1310, 1314 (1978) (court rejects argument that "the applicable limitations period does not begin running until [the plaintiff] learns from a lawyer that [the facts of his case] equate with a legal cause of action"); Maestas v. Zager, 141 N.M. 154 , 152 P.3d 141, 147 (2007)(the course the plaintiff proposed would delay the acerual of all claims until plaintiffs consult counsel); Reichel v. Johns-Manville Corp., 107 Wash.2d 761, 772 , 733 P.2d 530, 536 (1987)("[The plaintiff] would have us adopt a rule that would in effect toll the statute of limitations until

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Crowder v. Master Financial, Inc.green
mdctspecapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007This would nullify [the statute of limitations]."); Bolduc v. Nat'l Semiconductor Corp., 35 F.Supp.2d 106, 120 (D.Me.1998)("It would belie logic to fashion a rule whereby a cause of action accrues on the date a claimant consults with an attorney and discovers *855 he or she may have an actionable claim rather than on the day he or she discovers the facts pertinent to this injury that may or may not give rise to the legal claim."); Gutierrez v. Mofid, 39 Cal.3d 892, 898 , 218 Cal.Rptr. 313 , 705 P.2d 886, 889 (1985)("[I]f one 'has suffered appreciable harm and knows or suspects that professiona

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Maestas Ex Rel. Estate of Varela v. Zagergreen
nm · 2007 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Co., 76 N.J. 284, 291-92 , 386 A.2d 1310, 1314 (1978) (court rejects argument that "the applicable limitations period does not begin running until [the plaintiff] learns from a lawyer that [the facts of his case] equate with a legal cause of action"); Maestas v. Zager, 141 N.M. 154 , 152 P.3d 141, 147 (2007)(the course the plaintiff proposed would delay the acerual of all claims until plaintiffs consult counsel); Reichel v. Johns-Manville Corp., 107 Wash.2d 761, 772 , 733 P.2d 530, 536 (1987)("[The plaintiff] would have us adopt a rule that would in effect toll the statute of limitations until

2007Co., 76 N.J. 284, 291-92 , 386 A.2d 1310, 1314 (1978) (court rejects argument that "the applicable limitations period does not begin running until [the plaintiff] learns from a lawyer that [the facts of his case] equate with a legal cause of action"); Maestas v. Zager, 141 N.M. 154 , 152 P.3d 141, 147 (2007)(the course the plaintiff proposed would delay the acerual of all claims until plaintiffs consult counsel); Reichel v. Johns-Manville Corp., 107 Wash.2d 761, 772 , 733 P.2d 530, 536 (1987)("[The plaintiff] would have us adopt a rule that would in effect toll the statute of limitations until

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Bolduc v. National Semiconductor Corp.green
med · 1998 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007This would nullify [the statute of limitations]."); Bolduc v. Nat'l Semiconductor Corp., 35 F.Supp.2d 106, 120 (D.Me.1998)("It would belie logic to fashion a rule whereby a cause of action accrues on the date a claimant consults with an attorney and discovers *855 he or she may have an actionable claim rather than on the day he or she discovers the facts pertinent to this injury that may or may not give rise to the legal claim."); Gutierrez v. Mofid, 39 Cal.3d 892, 898 , 218 Cal.Rptr. 313 , 705 P.2d 886, 889 (1985)("[I]f one 'has suffered appreciable harm and knows or suspects that professiona

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Gutierrez v. Mofidgreen
cal · 1985 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007This would nullify [the statute of limitations]."); Bolduc v. Nat'l Semiconductor Corp., 35 F.Supp.2d 106, 120 (D.Me.1998)("It would belie logic to fashion a rule whereby a cause of action accrues on the date a claimant consults with an attorney and discovers *855 he or she may have an actionable claim rather than on the day he or she discovers the facts pertinent to this injury that may or may not give rise to the legal claim."); Gutierrez v. Mofid, 39 Cal.3d 892, 898 , 218 Cal.Rptr. 313 , 705 P.2d 886, 889 (1985)("[I]f one 'has suffered appreciable harm and knows or suspects that professiona

2007This would nullify [the statute of limitations]."); Bolduc v. Nat'l Semiconductor Corp., 35 F.Supp.2d 106, 120 (D.Me.1998)("It would belie logic to fashion a rule whereby a cause of action accrues on the date a claimant consults with an attorney and discovers *855 he or she may have an actionable claim rather than on the day he or she discovers the facts pertinent to this injury that may or may not give rise to the legal claim."); Gutierrez v. Mofid, 39 Cal.3d 892, 898 , 218 Cal.Rptr. 313 , 705 P.2d 886, 889 (1985)("[I]f one 'has suffered appreciable harm and knows or suspects that professiona

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Dillingham v. Univ. of Colo., Bd. of Regentsgreen
coloctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991See Dillingham v. University of Colorado Board of Regents, 790 P.2d 851 (Colo.App.1989).

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Hasegawa v. Daygreen
coloctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984See Hase-gawa v. Day, 684 P.2d 936 (Colo.App.1983).

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Fish v. Lileygreen
colo · 1949 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982The separate and independent nature of this claim was recognized in Fish v. Liley, 120 Colo. 156, 160 , 208 P.2d 930, 932 (1949), where a surviving wife sued for the wrongful death of her husband: “Properly considered ... the Death Act is not a survival statute.

1982The separate and independent nature of this claim was recognized in Fish v. Liley, 120 Colo. 156, 160 , 208 P.2d 930, 932 (1949), where a surviving wife sued for the wrongful death of her husband: “Properly considered ... the Death Act is not a survival statute.

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Espinoza v. O'DELLgreen
colo · 1981 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982It has long been the law in this state that a cause of action for wrongful death is not based upon a “survival theory,” section 13-20-101(1), C.R.S.1973; see Espinoza v. O’Dell, 633 P.2d 455 (Colo.1981); Publix Cab Co. v. Colorado National Bank, 139 Colo. 205 , 338 P.2d 702 (1959), but rather is an entirely new cause of action which comes into being at death and only then vests the surviving spouse with an actionable claim for relief.

1982It has long been the law in this state that a cause of action for wrongful death is not based upon a "survival theory," section 13-20-101(1), C.R.S.1973; see Espinoza v. O'Dell, 633 P.2d 455 (Colo.1981); Publix Cab Co. v. Colorado National Bank, 139 Colo. 205 , 338 P.2d 702 (1959), but rather is an entirely new cause of action which comes into being at death *831 and only then vests the surviving spouse with an actionable claim for relief.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
City of Arvada ex rel. Arvada Police Department v. Denver Health and Hospital Authority green
· 2017
2 sentences

2024C.R.S. § 13-1-125(3) states very clearly that service of process is an explicit right that cannot be limited or affecte d. ¶ 29 However, t he statute’s reference to process service under t he procedural rules as a “right” is not dispositive as to whether plaintiffs have an actionable claim for relief , under the statute or procedural rules in a civil suit based on alleged obstacles to servin g 16 process. 6 See City of Arvada , ¶¶ 18, 20, 403 P.3d at 613 .

2024C.R.S. § 13-1-125(3) states very clearly that service of process is an explicit right that cannot be limited or affecte d. ¶ 29 However, t he statute’s reference to process service under t he procedural rules as a “right” is not dispositive as to whether plaintiffs have an actionable claim for relief , under the statute or procedural rules in a civil suit based on alleged obstacles to servin g 16 process. 6 See City of Arvada , ¶¶ 18, 20, 403 P.3d at 613 .

22024–2024
Gerrity Oil & Gas Corp. v. Magness green
colo · 1997
1 sentence

2024Denver Mental Health Ctr., Inc., 701 P.2d 114, 118 (Colo. App. 1985).1 Importantly, “[i]f the legislative enactment or regulation defines the legal duty owed by the defendant, then proof of the violation establishes a breach of that duty.” Gerrity Oil, 946 P.2d at 930 ; see also Scott, 39 P.3d at 1166 .

12024–2024
American Airlines, Inc. v. Wolens green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

2003“The basis for a contract action is the parties’ agreement; to succeed under the consumer protection law, one must show not necessarily an agreement, but in all cases, an unfair or deceptive practice.” American Airlines, Inc. v. Wolens, 513 U.S. 219, 233 , 115 S.Ct. 817 , 130 L.Ed.2d 715 (1995) (concerning the Illinois Consumer Protection Act).

2003“The basis for a contract action is the parties’ agreement; to succeed under the consumer protection law, one must show not necessarily an agreement, but in all cases, an unfair or deceptive practice.” American Airlines, Inc. v. Wolens, 513 U.S. 219, 233 , 115 S.Ct. 817 , 130 L.Ed.2d 715 (1995) (concerning the Illinois Consumer Protection Act).

12003–2003
First National Bank in Lamar v. Collins green
coloctapp · 1980
1 sentence

1992In First National Bank v. Collins, 44 Colo.App. 228 , 616 P.2d 154 (1980), we adopted Restatement (Second) of Torts § 552 (1976) in recognizing negligent misrepresentation as an actionable claim in Colorado.

11992–1992
FIRST NAT. BANK IN LAMAR v. Collins green
coloctapp · 1980
1 sentence

1992In First National Bank v. Collins, 44 Colo.App. 228 , 616 P.2d 154 (1980), we adopted Restatement (Second) of Torts § 552 (1976) in recognizing negligent misrepresentation as an actionable claim in Colorado.

11992–1992
Farmers Group, Inc. v. Trimble green
colo · 1984
2 sentences

1992In Farmers Group, Inc. v. Trimble, 691 P.2d 1138 (Colo.1984), however, we acknowledged in passing that “Colorado courts recognize negligent en-trustment as an actionable claim,” citing Hasegawa.

1992Id. at 1140 n. 3.

11992–1992
Dunbar v. Olivieri green
colo · 1935
2 sentences

1985Dunbar v. Olivieri, 97 Colo. 381 , 50 P.2d 64 (1935).

1985Dunbar v. Olivieri, 97 Colo. 381 , 50 P.2d 64 (1935).

11985–1985
Dickens v. Barnham green
colo · 1920
2 sentences

1984Jensen’s negligent entrustment claim was based upon the fact that Trimble had made the family automobile available to his minor son, knowing of his son’s poor driving record, his problems with alcohol, and his behavioral problems in general. 3 .Prior to Douglass , Colorado courts had not explicitly recognized the tort of "negligent en-trustment.” The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals stated in Douglass that, based on its interpretation of Dickens v. Barnham, 69 Colo. 349 , 194 P. 356 (1920), Colorado courts recognize negligent entrustment as an actionable claim.

1984Jensen’s negligent entrustment claim was based upon the fact that Trimble had made the family automobile available to his minor son, knowing of his son’s poor driving record, his problems with alcohol, and his behavioral problems in general. 3 .Prior to Douglass , Colorado courts had not explicitly recognized the tort of "negligent en-trustment.” The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals stated in Douglass that, based on its interpretation of Dickens v. Barnham, 69 Colo. 349 , 194 P. 356 (1920), Colorado courts recognize negligent entrustment as an actionable claim.

11984–1984
FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY v. Public Service Co. green
colo · 1977
2 sentences

1984McGee v. Burlington Northern, Inc., supra. See Federal Insurance Co. v. Public Service Co., 194 Colo. 107 , 570 P.2d 239 (1977).

1984McGee v. Burlington Northern, Inc., supra. See Federal Insurance Co. v. Public Service Co., 194 Colo. 107 , 570 P.2d 239 (1977).

11984–1984
Publix Cab Co. v. Colorado National Bank of Denver green
colo · 1959
2 sentences

1982It has long been the law in this state that a cause of action for wrongful death is not based upon a “survival theory,” section 13-20-101(1), C.R.S.1973; see Espinoza v. O’Dell, 633 P.2d 455 (Colo.1981); Publix Cab Co. v. Colorado National Bank, 139 Colo. 205 , 338 P.2d 702 (1959), but rather is an entirely new cause of action which comes into being at death and only then vests the surviving spouse with an actionable claim for relief.

1982It has long been the law in this state that a cause of action for wrongful death is not based upon a “survival theory,” section 13-20-101(1), C.R.S.1973; see Espinoza v. O’Dell, 633 P.2d 455 (Colo.1981); Publix Cab Co. v. Colorado National Bank, 139 Colo. 205 , 338 P.2d 702 (1959), but rather is an entirely new cause of action which comes into being at death and only then vests the surviving spouse with an actionable claim for relief.

11982–1982
Berry v. Donovan green
mass · 1905
1 sentence

1925Berry v. Donovan, supra; R.

11925–1925
Moe v. Lowry green
colo · 1921
2 sentences

1925Moe v. Lowry, 69 Colo. 371 , 194 Pac. 363 ; Daniel v. Brown, 33 Fed. 849 .

1925Moe v. Lowry, 69 Colo. 371 , 194 Pac. 363 ; Daniel v. Brown, 33 Fed. 849 .

11925–1925
Daniel v. Brown neutral
circtdco · 1888
1 sentence

1925Moe v. Lowry, 69 Colo. 371 , 194 Pac. 363 ; Daniel v. Brown, 33 Fed. 849 .

11925–1925

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (3)

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