Colorado Supreme Court decision changes future of lawsuits against state agencies
A Colorado Supreme Court decision issued this week could have lasting effects on lawsuits against state agencies, experts tell CBS News Colorado.
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A Colorado Supreme Court decision issued this week could have lasting effects on lawsuits against state agencies, experts tell CBS News Colorado.
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