Welch v. George

We granted certiorari to review the court of appeals' decision in George v. Welch, 997 P.2d 1248 (Colo.App.1999). In that decision, the court of appeals held that a loss of consortium claim, arising out of an automobile accident, can be brought without meeting the threshold requirements of section 10-4-714, 3 C.R.S. (2000). The court of appeals also held that a trial court may award a prevailing party costs for a witness's traveling expenseé even if the witness testified voluntarily and was not subpoenaed.

We reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion. In reaching our…