Smith v. Jeppsen

¶1 In this original proceeding under C.A.R. 21, we determine whether section 10-1-185, C.R.S. (2011), applies prospectively to this action and precludes admission of evidence of the amounts paid by the plaintiffs insurance company pursuant to the plaintiff's medical expense coverage. We hold that the trial court was correct in applying section 10-1-185 here because the statute pertains to cases pending recovery as of August 11, 2010. Further, we hold that the trial court correctly excluded from evidence the amount of the insurance company's payments because section 10-1-135(10)(a) codifies…