Tag:Colorado Attorney General

Parents of Elijah McClain Reach Settlement in Principle with Aurora

Attorneys for the family of Elijah McClain announced on Monday they have reached a settlement in principle with the City of Aurora in a civil rights lawsuit, but the city said the parents must complete a separate allocation process before it can sign a settlement agreement.

Grand Junction Caregivers Charged by AG’s Office in Death of 86-Year-Old Woman

Three caregivers working at an assisted living and memory care facility in Grand Junction have been charged with negligent death felonies, and two with forgery, all relating to the death of an 86-year-old woman left in 102-degree heat.

Colorado Joins Coalition Supporting DOJ’s Lawsuit Against Texas Abortion Ban

AG Phil Weiser joined 24 state attorneys generals from across America in filing a support brief for a DOJ challenge to a Texas abortion law.

Aurora Police Routinely Uses Excessive Force and Engages in Racist Policing, According to AG Report

The Aurora Police Department has a pattern of racially biased policing according to results of an investigation by the AG’s office

First Meeting of No-Knock & Forced Entry Study Group to Be Held Tomorrow

The first meeting of the study group on No-Knock Warrants and Forced Entry will meet. AG Phil Weiser, is tasked with organizing the group.

Court of Appeals Hears Consumer Protection Case Involving For-Profit College Hit with $3 Million in Fines

The state appeals court heard its first in-person oral arguments since last year – a lawsuit against a college that allegedly deceived students.

Weiser Announces Multi-Billion Resolution of Sackler & Purdue Pharma Opioid Case

Weiser resolved the suit against the Sackler Family and Purdue Pharma, and released millions of documents on their role in the opioid crisis.

Legal Lasso: Special Assistants Appointed in CDPHE Whistleblower Investigation

Legal Lasso is Law Week’s morning roundup of legal headlines across the state. Each morning, we take stock of legal issues and happenings, so...