Marilyn Wagner, individually and on behalf of the Estates of Clinton Andresen and Sophie Anderson v. Frederick L. Culp
N/AOUTCOME: Plaintiff's verdict awarding $2 million in punitive damages, $1 million for causing her pain and emotional suffering, and nearly $200,000 for her economic loss.
Prior to trial, the Court granted Summary Judgment in favor of the Plaintiff on the issues of Defendant Culp's negligence. The Court also determined that as a matter of law Defendant Culp's conduct con ... stituted criminally negligent homicide. During the trial the Court determined that Defendant Culp's reckless conduct caused the deaths of Clinton and Sophie Andersen pursuant to C.R.S. Defendant Culp's reckless conduct caused the deaths of Clinton and Sophie Andersen pursuant to C.R.S. § 18-3-104 and therefore constitutes a "felonious killing" pursuant to C.R.S. § 15-11-803(7).
