WHITE AND STEELE, P.C.

$2.4M

Breach of Contract

The Court of Appeals affirmed the jury verdict and award of costs in Chelsey Burns’ executive compensation breach of contract case that went to trial in January 2012, resulting in final payment to her clients of $2.4 million.

$9,723

Property Dispute

Prevailed on a motion to dismiss in a case involving a faulty septic system. Not only was Diana’s motion to dismiss granted, but she was also awarded attorneys’ fees and costs. All told, the Court awarded Diana $9,722.93 in combined fees and costs.

$20,445

Auto Accident

Received a favorable decision on a restitution case in Adams County Court. The case involved a three vehicle collision. The carrier settled with one of the claimants for policy limits. That same claimant then sought additional restitution as a victim through a criminal case. The Court held an unopposed restitution hearing, and entered restitution against the insured in the amount of $20,444.70, plus interest. Mr. Stokan obtained an order offsetting the entire amount of restitution plus interest that had been ordered against the insured.

$1,000

Auto Accident

Tried an auto accident case in Denver District Court with admitted liability. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant ran a red light and was negligent in causing the collision and that as a result of the accident Plaintiff suffered injuries. Defendant disputed that the accident caused the Plaintiff’s injuries and disputed the extent of her injuries. The jury awarded the Plaintiff $1,000.