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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Insurance Bad Faith and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Hi! This is a dental billing issue. I am thinking to go to small claims court re it, but not sure it's worth it

I have received a quote from a dental company for implant, abutment and crown for 4 535$. This is with the consideration that my dental insurance will cover 50% of the first and second part of all work and my out of pocket will be 2212$. I thought that this quote means this info is checked with my... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 29, 2020

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. In terms of reimbursement efforts, they could depend on whether that how the clause was worded and the dental company's agreement. One option could be to consult with a Colorado attorney who handles... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: A friend of mine was driving my car and hit a parked car and the accident cause my premium to increase

What are my options as far as getting reimbursed and what about my increase rate in the future

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 17, 2020

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general matter in most places, if you have comprehensive coverage, that could cover damage to your car. But even with that, there is usually a deductible that has to be paid out of pocket first. Being that your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Business Law and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Can my wedding vendor steal my money and not provide the service?

I am getting married Oct 24th, and we asked a growing photographer who was a friend to take pics. No contract was signed, but I paid him. He is now moving out of state and lost the 2nd photographer and said he can't refund the money... We asked him to just photograph alongside new... View More

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Aug 14, 2020

That can be very frustrating.

This sounds like a breach of contract.

Just because there was no signed document does not mean there's no contract.

A contract is the agreement, not the paper.

It sounds like there was a verbal agreement to provide services in...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Animal / Dog Law and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Can a dog rescue take their non-aggressive, healthy dog away from a foster family to euthanize him?

Colorado: We have been fostering a dog for eight weeks. He's never been aggressive in any way, but he does have separation anxiety and he fears loud noises and strangers. He has caused quite a lot of damage to our home, but he is getting a little bit better and more confident every day.... View More

Kristina M. Bergsten
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Kristina M. Bergsten
answered on Jun 13, 2020

The rescue legally owns the dog and they can demand him back from you. However, this is probably a liability concern for the rescue to adopt him out to others, although I am a little surprised they want to euthanize him. You could try to negotiate adopting him. It might be helpful to get a lawyer... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Small Claims and Medical Malpractice for Colorado on
Q: Does a dentist have to tell you your condition , risk, & the alternatives to prevent your condition from worsening?

Does a dentist have to warn you about bone loss in your jaw, & that it’s going to get worse once your remaining teeth are pulled before pulling your teeth. & if there’s a preventative option that will prevent the further bone loss does he have to tell you that ?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 17, 2020

A Colorado attorney should advise you on this, but your post remains open for four weeks. You raise the doctrine of informed consent. Yes, you should be warned about the risks associated with any procedure. You could contact a Colorado attorney to discuss your matter and learn about the doctrine in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: I was divorced in Iowa in 2017 and recently moved to Colorado with my 13 year old daughter. My Iowa attorney is not

Following through with the contempt charges on my ex for his multiple violations of the divorce decree. He has not been responding to my messages or those from opposing council, regarding papers served to me requesting a modification in custody. I tried to meet with him while I was in Iowa last... View More

John Hyland Barrett III
John Hyland Barrett III
answered on Jan 6, 2020

Assuming your case is still in Iowa, you should get an attorney there. A new attorney is going to have to spend some time reviewing the prior filings. However, it may not be necessary to read every one. It depends on whether the old filings have anything to do with the current issues. However, some... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Can you sue an undocumented immigrant in small claims court?
Nelson Patrick Boyle
Nelson Patrick Boyle
answered on Oct 4, 2019

Ostensibly, yes. Just like any case, the constitution and the court rules require that you have to serve the person with the lawsuit. If you succeed, then you can proceed. Many small claims courts have "law clinics" for people representing themselves. There's some forms and resources... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Consumer Law, Small Claims and Criminal Law for Colorado on
Q: My friend stored my wedding dress at her house. I have asked her for it back. She says she never had anything. Help!

This happened in Colorado, I now live in Kansas. I've asked to have a friend come by and pick up the dress. She says she never had anything. Can I sue her for the amount of the dress or the dress back?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 2, 2019

Such a case could be difficult without some form of proof. A judge/jury would look at your assertion and the other side's denial, and not have a means of deciding the matter without some evidence to support your position. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims, Civil Litigation, Landlord - Tenant and Libel & Slander for Colorado on
Q: What action to take when forcibly kicked out with no notice?

My landlord on a month to month single room rental that had no lease kicked me out of the house mid month with rent completely paid up to the end of month. He gave no notice at all and forced me to leave immediately without getting all of my belongings, he also forced me to give back my house key... View More

Donald C Eby
Donald C Eby
answered on Jun 16, 2019

You may want to bring a claim for damages in Small Claims Court.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Can you try and win custody over a dog that is obviously not treated right?

It's a room mate's dog and he treats the dog terribly. Leaves the dog locked in a cage that is too small, hardly ever leaves suffifient food or water(you can see the ribs of the animal). And refuses to take the dog to a vet for very simple necessities. I have told him that he needs to... View More

Kristina M. Bergsten
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Kristina M. Bergsten
answered on Feb 25, 2019

You need to call animal control. This sounds like severe neglect. Even then, that does not necessarily mean the dog will be confiscated by animal control - although, if the dog's ribs are showing that is more likely to happen than not. If the dog is confiscated by animal control, after a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: My ex property management screwed me over and come to find out I’m in debt and robbed me. Nobody can seem to help me.

I had a contract with my ex property management which stated the tenants who live at my home were supposed to be responsible for damages they caused to my home and the tenants were supposed to switch the metropolitan water, sewer and trash to their name and they never did. She robbed me and nobody... View More

Donald C Eby
Donald C Eby
answered on Feb 15, 2019

You should initiate a breach of contract suit in Small Claims Court.

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims and Real Estate Law for Colorado on
Q: Can I be reimbursed for a Warranty Deed if the seller defaults?

Apparently the seller was a third party, and I have been paying her monthly installments for a parcel of land in Colorado. Come to find out, she has not been paying. Was recently notified by the actual owner of the land that she defaulted. Can I file against the seller that I signed a contract... View More

Donald C Eby
Donald C Eby
answered on Jan 31, 2019

You may have a fraud or a breach of contact case. You should contact an attorney to discuss the details more specifically.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Truck pulling from stop sign throws up a rock and chips the window of car behind. is first car liable for $$?

I say they were too close to the truck that threw the rock up, when accelerating from a stop sign. The road is a rough highway with gravel everywhere along the sides of the road. Thank you!

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jan 23, 2019

I'm with the car owner, but they have to show you were careless in how you pulled away or didn't have mudflaps etc.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Contracts and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Property recovery from an ex his name is on my rental property and will not take it off

I tried to pay him off but he did not accept the offer, I have a written agreement between us that states any and all property investments and items go back into the original owners hands and anything bought after the original date we set would go back to the person who invested the most money into... View More

John Hyland Barrett III
John Hyland Barrett III
answered on Oct 2, 2018

At this point, you need to involve the court to enforce your agreement. You should retain an attorney to help you with this.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: If I sell my granddaughter My vehicle on payments. And the title remains in my name.

If she causes a serious accident. Can I be sued ?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 4, 2018

possibly. You'd want insurance because if she lets it drop, has a wreck, as the owner of an uninsured vehicle you can be on the hook for all the damages she causes.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: My neighbor has a tree and it’s roots are causing damage to my driveway. Who is responsible for damages?

If I wanted to repave my driveway I would not have an even surface because of the roots.

Donald C Eby
Donald C Eby
answered on Jun 15, 2018

The roots (not the tree) is on your property, you can cut them.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Small Claims and Civil Litigation for Colorado on
Q: I'm a designer. I hired a contractor. He built kitchen cabinets and hired a finisher to finish them.

The finish is defective and the cabinets have to be re-finished (for $10,000). Who do I take action against (in small claims court)? The contractor that I hired or the finisher that he independently hired.

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Apr 28, 2018

It would a county court case which has jurisdictional authority on cases between $7,500 and $15,000. You would have to determine venue (Which county to file in) under the court rules. Generally you would sue everyone that did not fulfill their obligations under the contract. In this situation it... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Rent to own homewner is claiming he did not receive money order for monthly payment.

It was dropped off on 4/8 and trackinf shows it cashed 4/10. He did not contact us until 4/15 to claim he did not get it. He is demanding a late fee and a double payment on the next due date. He also is requesting we revise our original agreement. He has not specified the changes he wants.... View More

James A. Greer
James A. Greer
answered on Apr 21, 2018

Dear Potential Eviction Client: While I endorse the efforts you are making to show the Owner that the Owner endorsed the payment, in the meantime if you are able to afford it I would strongly recommend you go ahead and expedite making the payment that is being demanded (a second time, in your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Animal / Dog Law and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Who is liable if a dog does damage to their owner's property?

I was checking in on someone's dogs twice a day for ten days while they were away. They did damage to the owner's property. I agreed to feed and water them. Let them out in the morning and inside in the evening. They are not denying that I did that, but they want me to pay for damages... View More

Kristina M. Bergsten
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Kristina M. Bergsten
answered on Apr 6, 2018

This is an interesting question with no clear answer. The only way the owner could collect money from you is if the owner sues you in court and wins. Since the dogs were not yours and you performed your agreed upon duties, I think you have a viable defense that the damage is not your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: What are the laws pertaining to claiming ownership of lost pets?

The other night we took in a dog wandering on the street to get it off the street and in a safer environment. I have posted her picture in a few large facebook groups in my city trying to locate her rightful owner and we have taken her to the Humane Society and found she has a chip but it has been... View More

Kristina M. Bergsten
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Kristina M. Bergsten
answered on Mar 8, 2018

Technically, animals are considered property in Colorado and the law on abandoned property is that the legal rights of the original owner are not severed until 5 years have passed. Obviously, that is a long time in the life of a dog. Shelters can sever ownership after 5 days. Given that you do not... View More

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