Workplace Violence/Weapons

Utah Supreme Court 

1. Graves v. North Eastern Services, Inc. (Utah, January 30, 2015) (interpreting Utah's Liability Reform Act such that apportionment for “fault” extends to intentional torts---a lengthy 3-2 decision with a well-reasoned dissent by Associate Chief Justice Nehring)
2. Hudgens v. Prosper, Inc. (Utah, November 23, 2010) (reversing denial of leave to amend complaint regarding intentional violence (torture) by employer's agent)

Utah Court of Appeals

None.

United States Supreme Court



None.

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

1. Kerkhoff v. West Valley City District Court (10th Cir., May 23, 2016) (affirming dismissal for failure to state a claim because Kerkhoff failed to challenge some of the district court’s rationales for the order of dismissal)
2. Nielander v. Bd. of County Commissioners (10th Cir., August 31, 2009) (Analysis of true threat and qualified immunity in context of public officers)
3. Ramsey Winch Inc. v. Henry (10th Cir. Feb. 18, 2009) (constitutionality of ban on firearms at workplace)