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Default judgment entered against West Slope doctor
DELTA, Colo. (AP) - A Western Slope doctor whose medical records were seized by federal agents has encountered a legal setback in a separate case.
Federal agents this month seized records kept by Dr. Sam Jahani and thoracic surgeon Eric Peper, but they haven't said why. Records were also seized from an office in Grand Junction.
On Oct. 16 in a separate case, a court in Delta entered a default judgment against Jahani in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by John Moore of Cedaredge.
Moore accused Jahani of over-prescribing medication to his late mother. A court order said that because Jahani failed to answer the summons by Oct. 13, he lost by default. No decision on monetary damages has been made.
Jahani did not return a phone message left at his office in Delta seeking comment on Thursday.
A lawsuit is still pending against Jahani that was filed by his former office manager who said she was fired after questioning his billing practices. Jahani denied any wrongdoing and has countersued her.
Businessman offers cover to naked pumpkin runners
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - A Boulder restaurant wants to help participants in the annual Halloween “Naked Pumpkin Run” avoid arrest by providing them with low-cut orange underwear.
About a dozen people running naked in Boulder while wearing freshly gutted pumpkins on their heads were ticketed last year for indecent exposure.
No one was convicted but there was concern that under state law the streakers would be labeled sex offenders if they had been.
Hapa Sushi owner Mark Van Grack says he is handing out the orange undies because he's afraid the runners will be arrested if they bare all.
It doesn't hurt that the underwear also sports the restaurant's name on the rear along with a reminder to “run responsibly.”
More than 100 people took part in last year's run down Boulder's pedestrian mall.
Over 100 people camp in snow outside Chick-fil-A
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Despite the snow, more than 100 people camped in a Fort Collins parking lot for a chance to win a year's supply of free chicken.
Chick-fil-A opened a new restaurant Thursday morning and, as with other grand openings, the company promised a free chicken sandwich meal every week for a year to the first 100 customers.
Chick-fil-A representative Hollee Swain said 104 people plus two children turned out even though only customers over 18 are eligible.
Swain says campers huddled around propane heaters supplied by the company and were invited inside for hot chocolate and cookies before bedding down in subzero sleeping bags in their tents.
The four people who didn't make the cut received gift bags with coupons for free meals.
2 face charges after stabbing outside state court
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Two men face charges after one was stabbed in the parking lot of the Arapahoe County District Court building.
Sheriff's officials say the stabbing happened Wednesday as 27-year-old Tiffany Traylor and 40-year-old Delmar Traylor arrived for a divorce hearing. Her 30-year-old boyfriend, Alphonso McDaniels, accompanied Tiffany Traylor.
Authorities say Delmar Traylor grabbed McDaniels after they got in an argument, and Traylor was stabbed. His injuries were not life threatening.
Delmar Traylor was issued a summons for a misdemeanor charge of third-degree assault. McDaniels was arrested on a felony charge of second-degree assault.
They have unlisted phone numbers and couldn't be reached for comment Thursday.
State officials warn of avalanche danger
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - The early start to Colorado's snow season has already resulted in several avalanches.
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center said Thursday that five people have reported triggering slides in the backcountry so far. There haven't been any serious injuries, but four of the slides resulted in at least one person being swept downhill.
Center director Ethan Greene said that while the early snow may look inviting, backcountry users should be careful not to expose themselves to unnecessary risks.
Skiers and climbers have reported triggering three slides in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Skiers also reported triggering slides on Independence, Loveland and Jones passes.
“We haven't seen conditions like this in the last four or five years, so people who have learned avalanche awareness during this period may not appreciate that things which were appropriate last year may not be safe this year,” Greene said. “This could be a different and potentially more dangerous year than they're used to.”
Greene said the early snow is shallow and if hikers and skiers trigger an avalanche, they're more likely to hit rocks and trees than when there is more snowpack.
DELTA, Colo. (AP) - A Western Slope doctor whose medical records were seized by federal agents has encountered a legal setback in a separate case.
Federal agents this month seized records kept by Dr. Sam Jahani and thoracic surgeon Eric Peper, but they haven't said why. Records were also seized from an office in Grand Junction.
On Oct. 16 in a separate case, a court in Delta entered a default judgment against Jahani in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by John Moore of Cedaredge.
Moore accused Jahani of over-prescribing medication to his late mother. A court order said that because Jahani failed to answer the summons by Oct. 13, he lost by default. No decision on monetary damages has been made.
Jahani did not return a phone message left at his office in Delta seeking comment on Thursday.
A lawsuit is still pending against Jahani that was filed by his former office manager who said she was fired after questioning his billing practices. Jahani denied any wrongdoing and has countersued her.
Businessman offers cover to naked pumpkin runners
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - A Boulder restaurant wants to help participants in the annual Halloween “Naked Pumpkin Run” avoid arrest by providing them with low-cut orange underwear.
About a dozen people running naked in Boulder while wearing freshly gutted pumpkins on their heads were ticketed last year for indecent exposure.
No one was convicted but there was concern that under state law the streakers would be labeled sex offenders if they had been.
Hapa Sushi owner Mark Van Grack says he is handing out the orange undies because he's afraid the runners will be arrested if they bare all.
It doesn't hurt that the underwear also sports the restaurant's name on the rear along with a reminder to “run responsibly.”
More than 100 people took part in last year's run down Boulder's pedestrian mall.
Over 100 people camp in snow outside Chick-fil-A
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Despite the snow, more than 100 people camped in a Fort Collins parking lot for a chance to win a year's supply of free chicken.
Chick-fil-A opened a new restaurant Thursday morning and, as with other grand openings, the company promised a free chicken sandwich meal every week for a year to the first 100 customers.
Chick-fil-A representative Hollee Swain said 104 people plus two children turned out even though only customers over 18 are eligible.
Swain says campers huddled around propane heaters supplied by the company and were invited inside for hot chocolate and cookies before bedding down in subzero sleeping bags in their tents.
The four people who didn't make the cut received gift bags with coupons for free meals.
2 face charges after stabbing outside state court
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Two men face charges after one was stabbed in the parking lot of the Arapahoe County District Court building.
Sheriff's officials say the stabbing happened Wednesday as 27-year-old Tiffany Traylor and 40-year-old Delmar Traylor arrived for a divorce hearing. Her 30-year-old boyfriend, Alphonso McDaniels, accompanied Tiffany Traylor.
Authorities say Delmar Traylor grabbed McDaniels after they got in an argument, and Traylor was stabbed. His injuries were not life threatening.
Delmar Traylor was issued a summons for a misdemeanor charge of third-degree assault. McDaniels was arrested on a felony charge of second-degree assault.
They have unlisted phone numbers and couldn't be reached for comment Thursday.
State officials warn of avalanche danger
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - The early start to Colorado's snow season has already resulted in several avalanches.
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center said Thursday that five people have reported triggering slides in the backcountry so far. There haven't been any serious injuries, but four of the slides resulted in at least one person being swept downhill.
Center director Ethan Greene said that while the early snow may look inviting, backcountry users should be careful not to expose themselves to unnecessary risks.
Skiers and climbers have reported triggering three slides in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Skiers also reported triggering slides on Independence, Loveland and Jones passes.
“We haven't seen conditions like this in the last four or five years, so people who have learned avalanche awareness during this period may not appreciate that things which were appropriate last year may not be safe this year,” Greene said. “This could be a different and potentially more dangerous year than they're used to.”
Greene said the early snow is shallow and if hikers and skiers trigger an avalanche, they're more likely to hit rocks and trees than when there is more snowpack.
