Lattany v. Garcia

Opinion by

Chief Judge DAVIDSON.

Seeking reimbursement under the Governmental Immunity Act (GIA), § 24-10-110(1.5)(a), C.R.S.2005, for costs expended in the legal defense of two deputy sheriffs, the City and County of Denver moved for limited intervention in an action brought by plaintiff, Jaraine Lattany, against the deputies and other city officials. The trial court denied the motion, and the City appeals. We reverse and remand.

The underlying action involved a physical altercation between plaintiff and the two deputy sheriffs at a children’s soccer game. Plaintiffs complaint against the…