Legal Opinion

Castellari v. Partners Health Plan of Colorado, Inc.

Colorado Court of Appeals

Decided July 29, 1993No. 92CA0923PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Judge REED.

Plaintiff, Stephen P. Castellari, appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion for an equitable assessment of attorney fees against his health insurance carrier, Partners Health Plan of Colorado, Inc. (Partners). We reverse and remand with directions.

In December 1989, plaintiff was injured when his motorcycle was struck by a car. During the ensuing two years, Partners paid approximately $26,000 in medical expenses incurred by plaintiff.

In May 1991, plaintiff brought this action against the driver of the car to recover damages for the personal injuries sustained as…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. County Workers Compensation Pool v. DavisSupreme Court of Colorado · 1991
  2. Agee v. TRUSTEES OF PEN. BD. OF CUNNINGHAM FIRE PDColorado Court of Appeals · 1974
  3. Depositors' Committee v. Financial Management Task Force, Inc.Colorado Court of Appeals · 1991

3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Lancer Corp. v. Murillo, Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)1995
  2. Trevino v. HHL Financial Services, Inc.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1997
  3. Public Service Co. of Colorado v. WallisColorado Court of Appeals · 1998
  4. Mitchell v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 2012
  5. Scott's Liquid Gold-Inc. v. Lexington InsuranceDistrict Court, D. Colorado · 2000

4 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.

Showing a preview — retrieve the full document via the Exa API.

Powered by the Exa API