Litigation

New Mexico

Larry Williams wasn’t given a Navajo translator; he died after his hospital visit

files medical malpractice lawsuit against San Juan Regional Medical Center

March 3, 2023

Local News

In a case reminiscent of David vs Goliath, Durangoan wins award against Spectrum

Turner challenged the communications giant in small claims court to recoup payments for shoddy service

February 16, 2023

Local News

Forest Service agrees to begin winter travel planning on Rio Grande

Conservationists reach partial settlement with federal agency

January 26, 2023

Local News

Durango railroad receives second chance in Rockwood Station lawsuit

Plata County cannot regulate train’s operation, but Public Utilities Commission can

January 17, 2023

Local News

Jury awards victims of Durango bathroom voyeur $3.5 million in damages

Weeklong civil trial accused business owner of invasion of privacy

November 23, 2022

Local News

Purgatory Resort suing Forest Service in water rights dispute

Conservation of cutthroat trout lies at core of the conflict

November 3, 2022

Business

Litigation filed against shareholders of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Company seeks reimbursement for alleged fraudulent behavior

November 2, 2022

Local News

Durango man files lawsuit against city after being denied financial records

Simpson sought documents in connection with lodgers tax collections

September 10, 2022

Local News

Avalanche center boss will testify in case against Summit County snowboarders

rejects ‘chilling effect’ argument from attorney general

March 17, 2021

Local News

Colorado Supreme Court: Democrats’ speed-reading of bills violated Constitution

Computer accelerated readings were impossible to discern

March 15, 2021

Local News

La Plata Electric Association joins contract buyout lawsuit in Adams County

Brighton Power claims Tri-State illegally added three nonutility members

January 24, 2021

Local News

Los Pinos fire district settles wrongful termination lawsuit

deputy chief paid back wages as part of agreement

January 15, 2021

Local News

Durango restaurant owners file lawsuit against Polis, health departments

CJ’s Diner wants courts to overturn COVID-19 guidelines limiting their business

January 12, 2021

Local News

Judge throws out D&SNG’s attempt to escape 416 Fire lawsuit

U.S. government seeking $25 million for firefighting costs

June 2, 2020

Local News

We asked, you answered: Should train pay for 416 Fire?

Federal government is suing railroad for $25 million

July 5, 2019

Local News

Shooting, road cases move forward

happened in Dolores, the other concerns a Mancos road

May 29, 2019

Local News

Properties connected to marijuana raid under foreclosure

Payment defaults, deed violations listed as reasons for notice

February 9, 2019

Southwest Life

Rico-West Dolores travel plan gains another lawsuit

Motorized users say restrictions are too harsh; environmentalists want stricter rules

November 24, 2018

Local News

Lawyers discuss lawsuit in response to 416 Fire

Investigator, forensic accountant working with law firms

September 19, 2018

Nation & World

US agrees to pay tea party groups in suits over IRS scrutiny

The Trump administration has agreed to payout to hundreds of tea party groups to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by…

October 26, 2017

Regional News

Winner sues Colorado lottery for millions over fixed jackpot

Tommy Tipton, left, and his brother, Eddie Tipton, appear at the Polk County Courthouse in Des Moines, Iowa. The brothers…

October 5, 2017

Regional News

Measure to boost affordable housing killed in Denver

Measure would have made it tougher to sue for construction defects

March 13, 2017

Local News

Coal boiler sparks federal lawsuit between Hesperus neighbors

Neighbors say governments won’t help

February 1, 2017

Local News

Colorado Supreme Court to hear Montezuma County-Kinder Morgan tax case

Millions of dollars hang in the balance before state’s high court

January 23, 2017