Denver

Denver Tenants Win Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Over Poor Living Conditions

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Denver, CO – In a landmark decision, a Denver jury awarded several million dollars Thursday to former residents of Mint Urban Infinity apartment complex, marking a significant ruling against poor living conditions and neglect by property management. The payout, projected by attorneys to potentially total between $13 million and $15 million, addresses grievances over violations of Colorado’s housing laws. The verdict came after an eight-day trial, underlining a persistent struggle between tenants and management that spanned from October 2018 to June 2022. More than 2000 former residents complained of deplorable living conditions including malfunctioning safety … Read more

Denver Judge Weighs Release of Immigrant Activist Detained Despite Church Sanctuary

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DENVER — A federal court in Denver is poised to consider the case of Jeanette Vizguerra, an immigrant and labor organizer who has sought sanctuary in Colorado churches to evade deportation orders that originated during President Donald Trump’s tenure. The hearing set for Friday might determine whether Vizguerra will be released from the immigration detention facility where she has been held since her March 17 arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Vizguerra, a Mexican national who entered the U.S. without authorization in 1997, has been detained pending deportation. ICE has stated that Vizguerra … Read more

Denver Apartment Residents File Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Safety Breaches and Hidden Fees at Civic Lofts

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Denver, CO – Residents at the Civic Lofts in Denver have initiated a class action lawsuit against their apartment complex, citing multiple safety concerns and alleged deceptive practices. This legal action has highlighted ongoing issues, not just in their building but potentially affecting other renters city-wide. The suit, still in its preliminary phase, confronts a variety of grievances including elevator malfunctions that have endangered residents. Alexandria Zavala, a tenant, described a harrowing experience where she was trapped in a malfunctioning elevator that suddenly ceased moving and began to drop. She recalled, “It stopped on the … Read more

Jury to Decide on Denver Police Sergeant’s Case Involving Free Speech Arrest at Union Station

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DENVER — A federal court in Denver has ruled that a jury will deliberate whether a police sergeant violated the constitutional rights of a man who made controversial statements using a megaphone outside Denver Union Station in 2019. The case centers around the arrest of Abade Irizarry and his associate, Kyle Shockley, who were accused of trespassing and disturbing the peace during a demonstration concerning the treatment of the homeless and police actions. On June 2, 2019, on Wynkoop Plaza at Denver Union Station, Irizarry and Shockley broadcast their views loudly, making several profane and … Read more