Denver Bus Collision Negligence Settles, Amount Undisclosed

A collision occurred in Denver County, Colorado, when a motor vehicle operated by the defendant struck a public transit bus. A passenger on the bus, the plaintiff, alleged that the incident caused severe and permanent personal injuries, including pain, physical impairment, emotional distress, lost wages, and significant medical expenses. The plaintiff subsequently filed a vehicular liability action in the District Court, Denver County, Colorado, asserting claims of negligence against the defendant.

The defendant denied some allegations and presented several affirmative defenses. These included claims of assumption of risk, culpable conduct, comparative negligence, and arguments regarding the plaintiff's alleged failure to use a seat belt and failure to mitigate damages.

After a trial, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $1,032,691.02 in damages. The defendant's subsequent motion for a new trial was denied by the court. The parties ultimately reached a settlement agreement and filed a joint stipulation for dismissal of the action with prejudice, with each party agreeing to bear its own costs.