Norton v. Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood, Inc.

¶1 In this case, we' consider whether a complaint alleging a violation of article V, section 50 of the Colorado Constitution (“section 50”) based solely on a theory of subsidization states a claim for relief sufficient to overcome a motion to dismiss pursuant to C.R.C.P. 12(b)(5). We hold that it does not. Instead we hold that to state a claim for relief under section 50, a complaint must allege that the State made a payment to a person or entity — -whether directly to that person or entity, or indirectly through an intei’mediary — for the purpose of compensating them for performing an…