CONSENT JUDGMENT: State not obligated to defend/indemnify Judge accused of sexual harassment of court reporter or pay unconsented $744,371 settlement… reporter may have claim under pending HRA proceeding… Sherlock. [Read more…]
Wrongful discharge, no rehire following WDA suit
WRONGFUL DISCHARGE: Claim that success in prior WDA suit imposed legal duty to rehire properly rejected… Christensen affirmed (unpublished). [Read more…]
Attorney fees, $371,513, covenants challenge
ATTORNEY FEES: Subdivision developers awarded $371,513 fees & costs in successful challenge of lot owner’s attempt to amend covenants to prevent developers from developing their retained large lot after 37 other owners settled for $157,500 [Read more…]
Gas compressor condemnation, property damage
CONDEMNATION/PROPERTY DAMAGES: Eminent domain available for gas pipeline compressor station, but fact issues remain as to necessity of specific property… approach to damages to property clarified, temporary injury must be established for restoration costs, includes damage to property that can be [Read more…]
$439,400 verdict, oil/gas surface damage
VERDICT: $439,400, oil/gas surface damage to ranch by exploration company, water disposal contract breach. [Read more…]
Insurance, UTPA/bad faith, collection firm insurer
INSURANCE: UTPA/bad faith claims against insurer of collection law firm which resulted in $311,000 verdict for credit card holder survive motion for judgment on pleadings as to policy [Read more…]
Arbitration, $840,078, expenses, wrongful discharge
ARBITRATION: $840,078 for wrongful discharge of software Client Business Manager for refusal to accept non-performance-based demotion under circumstances violative of personnel policies… no penalty for failure to immediately pay accrued vacation… $54,337 costs of [Read more…]