Tag: Lawsuit
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Denver teacher accused of giving marijuana brownies to middle schoolers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Denver middle school teacher is facing allegations that she gave marijuana-infused brownies to two boys who won a writing contest in her classroom last year. The teacher, who 9News is not identifying at this time, taught language arts at Kepner Beacon Middle School. She faces two…
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Former East High dean sues school district over 2023 shooting
A former dean at East High School who survived a shooting on campus two years ago has filed a lawsuit against Denver Public Schools, claiming the district failed to prevent the violence despite warning signs and a safety plan that required the student to be searched for weapons. Wayne Mason, who was shot multiple times…
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Denver police officers sued after wrongfully detaining a couple at gunpoint
Denver Police officers are facing a lawsuit after pulling over the wrong car, holding the innocent occupants at gunpoint, handcuffing them, and then firing a gun. The lawsuit was filed by Jessica Sjostrom and Rex Hickman who say their May 2024 traffic stop at Brighton Boulevard and 29th Street left them traumatized and distrustful of…
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New lawsuit claims man was fatally injured in sauna explosion at 24 Hour Fitness in Colorado Springs
The family of a man who suffered fatal injuries in a Colorado Springs gym sauna in 2023 is now suing the gym for wrongful death and gross negligence. According to a lawsuit filed in El Paso County District Court, Colorado Springs resident 64-year-old David Diaz was in the 24 Hour Fitness at 1892 Southgate Road,…
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Denver eases deadlines for large building energy reductions
Denver has postponed a deadline for large building owners to comply with a major energy reduction plan and also terminated compliance targets due in three years. Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency announced the series of actions on Monday. First, the “Energize Denver” target for 2025 compliance was moved to 2026, while the…
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ACLU sues Elizabeth School District for banning 19 books
The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the Elizabeth School District over its decision to ban nearly two dozen books. The books — the ACLU listed 19, while the district said 18 — included Toni Morrison’s “Beloved,” Khaled Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner,“ Rebecca Felix’s “#Pride: Championing LGBTQ Rights,” and Angie Thomas’ “The…
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Environmentalists file lawsuit against Suncor refinery claiming government inaction on pollution
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A group of environmental organizations has filed a lawsuit against the Suncor refinery in Commerce City under a provision of the federal Clean Air Act allowing citizens to seek a court ruling requiring a polluter to comply with the CAA if the EPA and state…
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Lawsuit against Denver and Colorado building energy standards draws fierce support, pushback
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The filing of a federal lawsuit against energy standards for large building in Denver and Colorado ignited fiery responses, with supporters calling the legal challenge “baseless” and critics of the regulations describing the latter as “wrong headed.” The lawsuit, filed last Tuesday by apartment and hotel…
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Former sergeant sues Denver Police, alleging discrimination, retaliation
A former Denver Police sergeant claimed she was discriminated and retaliated against after she condemned the force publicly during a women’s law enforcement group meeting. Carla Havard filed a federal lawsuit against the City and County of Denver and the Denver Police Department, alleging First Amendment violations, discrimination and retaliation. Havard said that she was…