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M.J. v. Wisan, 2016 UT 13 (Mar. 23, 2016)

This lengthy decision arose out of various tort claims brought against the UEP Trust. Among other things, the Court (a) held a trust could be liable for the acts of a trustee acting within the scope of the trustee’s responsibility under…

Nichols v. Jacobsen Const., Inc., 2016 UT 19 (Mar. 23, 2013)

Employee of subcontractor was hurt when scaffolding fell on him. He filed civil claims against the general contractor. The general contractor asserted Workers’ Compensation Act immunity pursuant to the “eligible employer” statute, which requires that the contractor “secure[] the payment…

ClearOne, Inc. v. Revolabs, Inc., 2016 UT 16 (Mar. 23, 2013)

Massachusetts company that recruited Texas employee of Utah company lacked sufficient contacts with Utah to support specific or general jurisdiction here. The court scaled back the “effects” test of Pohl, Inc. of America v. Webelhuth, 2008 UT 889, 201 P.3d 944,…