City & Cty. of Denver v. Dennis ex. rel. Heyboer
Supreme Court of Colorado
1Opinion of the Court
CHIEF JUSTICE RICE delivered the Opinion of the Court.
¶ 1 As a passenger on a motorcycle, Doreen Heyboer was involved in an accident with an automobile in Denver and suffered catastrophic injuries. As a result of her injuries, her conservator sued the City and County of Denver, alleging that the street's deteriorated condition contributed to the accident. Denver responded by asserting its immunity under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act ("CGIA"). Heyboer argues that Denver waived its immunity because the road was a dangerous condition that physically interfered with the movement of…
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