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Estate of Cristo Jesus Canett, by and through its personal representative Elizabeth Naranjo v. WellPath, LLC, Board of County Comm’rs, Sheriff Joseph Roybal, Anthony Lupo, Michelle Silva, Makayla Patterson, and Jenene Scott United States District Court Case No. 1:23-cv-01211
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Wynetta Massey, City Attorney
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Estate of Cristo Jesus Canett, by and through its personal representative Elizabeth Naranjo v. WellPath, LLC, Board of County Comm’rs, Sheriff Joseph Roybal, Anthony Lupo, Michelle Silva, Makayla Patterson, and Jenene Scott United States District Court Case No. 1:23-cv-01211
At the time of this incident, Scott was a public employee acting within the scope of her employment. At this stage of the case, there is no evidence suggesting that Scott’s actions were willful or wanton. Under these circumstances, the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Peace Officer’s Liability Act, and City Code § 1.4.302 require the City to represent Scott. As usual, the City should reserve the right to decline payment of any award of punitive damages.
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