notices claim in Arizona

2025See, e.g., Deer Valley, 214 Ariz. 293, ¶¶ 10-11, 16 (“approximately” and “no less than” qualified claimant’s settlement offer); City of Mesa, 258 Ariz. 297 , ¶¶ 2, 16, 20 (claimant’s use of “or” in settlement offer expressly triggered two alternative amounts).

2008In the context of the wrongful death claims being advanced here, we hold that the notices of claim were sufficient to meet any requirement implied by Deer Valley with respect to “a factual foundation” supporting the proposed settlement amount. 8 214 Ariz. at 296, ¶ 9 , 152 P.3d at 493 . ¶ 29 Here, Backus submitted a general damages claim for the alleged premature death of her incarcerated father.

2008In the context of the wrongful death claims being advanced here, we hold that the notices of claim were sufficient to meet any requirement implied by Deer Valley with respect to “a factual foundation” supporting the proposed settlement amount. 8 214 Ariz. at 296, ¶ 9 , 152 P.3d at 493 . ¶ 29 Here, Backus submitted a general damages claim for the alleged premature death of her incarcerated father.

2008In the context of the wrongful death claims being advanced here, we hold that the notices of claim were sufficient to meet any requirement implied by Deer Valley with respect to “a factual foundation” supporting the proposed settlement amount. 8 214 Ariz. at 296, ¶ 9 , 152 P.3d at 493 . ¶ 29 Here, Backus submitted a general damages claim for the alleged premature death of her incarcerated father.

2024See id. ¶20 Because the notices of claim contained only facts sufficient for the state to understand the basis of the plaintiffs’ negligent issuance of a liquor license claim, we agree with the superior court’s conclusion that the notices of claim were insufficient as a matter of law as to all other claims.

2024Citing Strategic Development & Construction, Inc. v. 7th & Roosevelt Partners, LLC, the court rejected this argument, noting that the operative complaint referenced the notices of claim and the “notices are essential to the litigation of their claims.” See 224 Ariz. 60, ¶ 14 (App. 2010) (conversion unnecessary when materials not appended to complaint are central to complaint).

2015Even assuming without deciding that the Defendants acted maliciously, Appellants could not prevail on their estoppel arguments because they could not show extraordinary circumstances beyond their control, including fraud or concealment, that misled them to recognizing a legal wrong or from filing the notices of claim on a timely basis. 10 DEMAREE v. STATE Decision of the Court original) (quoting Iseley v. Bucks County, 549 F. Supp. 160, 166 (E.D.

2010Id. at ¶¶ 31-33; see also Jones v. Cochise County, 218 Ariz. 372, 380-81, ¶¶ 27-29 , 187 P.3d 97, 105-06 (App.2008) (holding defendant had waived notice of claim defense by actively litigating case for nearly one year after complaint filed). ¶ 9 Like the defendants in Jones and Fields , the County actively defended the counterclaim by engaging in extensive pretrial discovery and by filing motions unrelated to the notice of claim statutory defense.

2010Id. at ¶¶ 31-33; see also Jones v. Cochise County, 218 Ariz. 372, 380-81, ¶¶ 27-29 , 187 P.3d 97, 105-06 (App.2008) (holding defendant had waived notice of claim defense by actively litigating case for nearly one year after complaint filed). ¶ 9 Like the defendants in Jones and Fields , the County actively defended the counterclaim by engaging in extensive pretrial discovery and by filing motions unrelated to the notice of claim statutory defense.

2008Doe v. Roe, 191 Ariz. 313, 323, ¶ 32 , 955 P.2d 951, 961 (1998). ¶ 60 Defendants first argue the Tribe's claim accrued upon receipt of an April 29, 1997 letter from Martin, which stated in pertinent part: Some other genes suspected to underlie diabetes have also been studied in the Pimas and Dr. Markow and her colleagues were able to compare the Havasupai for two of these genes as well....

2008Doe v. Roe, 191 Ariz. 313, 323, ¶ 32 , 955 P.2d 951, 961 (1998). ¶ 60 Defendants first argue the Tribe's claim accrued upon receipt of an April 29, 1997 letter from Martin, which stated in pertinent part: Some other genes suspected to underlie diabetes have also been studied in the Pimas and Dr. Markow and her colleagues were able to compare the Havasupai for two of these genes as well....

2008Our chief goal is to ascertain and give effect to the legislative intent.” (citations omitted)); Turf Paradise, Inc. v. Maricopa County, 179 Ariz. 337, 340 , 878 P.2d 1375, 1378 (App.1994) (“In interpreting a statute, we attempt to effectuate the legislative intent ... and also give the words their ordinary meaning.” (citations omitted)). ¶28 If the notices of claim provided by Backus and Johnson contain any facts to support the proposed settlement amounts, regardless of how meager, then such notices met not only the literal language of the statute but also any requirement that may be implied

2008Our chief goal is to ascertain and give effect to the legislative intent.” (citations omitted)); Turf Paradise, Inc. v. Maricopa County, 179 Ariz. 337, 340 , 878 P.2d 1375, 1378 (App.1994) (“In interpreting a statute, we attempt to effectuate the legislative intent ... and also give the words their ordinary meaning.” (citations omitted)). ¶28 If the notices of claim provided by Backus and Johnson contain any facts to support the proposed settlement amounts, regardless of how meager, then such notices met not only the literal language of the statute but also any requirement that may be implied