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Former Legislative Aide Sues Colorado Lawmaker and State Over Retaliation

Former Legislative Aide Sues Colorado Lawmaker and State Over Retaliation

Nick Buttrey, a former senior legislative aide to Colorado Rep. Sheila Lieder, has sued Rep. Lieder and the State of Colorado, represented by attorney Michael Fairhurst. The suit, filed in Denver District Court, alleges First Amendment retaliation, retaliation under the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal

By Michael Fairhurst | October 9, 2026 | Employment Law , Fairlaw Colorado, News |
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Weld County Jail COVID-19 Class Action Settles

Weld County Jail COVID-19 Class Action Settles

In April 2020, Michael Fairhurst, as part of a co-counsel team with the ACLU of Colorado and Killmer Lane and Newman, LLP, helped file a class action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado on behalf of high-risk people held in the Weld County Jail. The suit sought an emergency order

By Michael Fairhurst | October 9, 2026 | News , Fairlaw Colorado, News |
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Judge Refuses to Dismiss Jefferson County Jail Medical Care Lawsuit

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Jefferson County Jail Medical Care Lawsuit

A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Ronald Rogacki, represented by attorney Michael Fairhurst, against Jefferson County and Wellpath, the jail's medical contractor, along with several Wellpath medical staff. Mr. Rogacki alleges that while held in the Jefferson County jail

By Michael Fairhurst | October 9, 2026 | News , Fairlaw Colorado, News |
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Carbondale Settles Race Discrimination Lawsuit

Carbondale Settles Race Discrimination Lawsuit

Michael Francisco filed a race discrimination lawsuit, represented by attorney Michael Fairhurst, against the Town of Carbondale following a 2020 incident in which Mr. Francisco was wrongfully arrested and removed from a local grocery store. The case has since resolved, with the Town agreeing to a

By Michael Fairhurst | October 9, 2026 | News , Fairlaw Colorado, News |
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Fremont Correctional Facility Taser Lawsuit

Fremont Correctional Facility Taser Lawsuit

Former inmate Anthony Wright filed a federal civil rights lawsuit, represented by attorney Michael Fairhurst, against guards at the Fremont Correctional Facility regarding an incident involving excessive Taser use while he experienced a seizure. The case resolved with a substantial settlement.Learn

By Michael Fairhurst | October 4, 2026 | News , Fairlaw Colorado, News |
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Denver Settles Excessive Force Claim

Denver Settles Excessive Force Claim

Kristyn Stonskas and Quennel Steele had excessive claims against the Denver Police Department following a 2017 incident, with attorney Michael Fairhurst representing the couple. The City of Denver resolved the matter by agreeing to a $500,000 settlement. Learn more about Colorado Excessive Force and

By Michael Fairhurst | October 4, 2026 | Civil Rights , Fairlaw Colorado, News |
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