What damages must be proven in Utah trade secrets cases?
Trade secrets claims require proof that the defendant’s misappropriation actually caused the plaintiff’s damages, not just that damages occurred during the same timeframe.
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Can broad contractual waivers preclude challenges to foreclosure sales?
This case demonstrates how comprehensive contractual waivers can preclude borrowers from challenging foreclosure sale irregularities, even when alleged misconduct may have depressed property values.
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What does ‘payable’ mean in Utah’s underinsured motorist statute?
Courts must determine what workers’ compensation benefits are actually payable to a specific claimant rather than applying categorical exclusions based on theoretically available benefits.
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Can contract disclaimers defeat fraud claims in used car sales?
Utah appellate courts will not dismiss fraud claims as a matter of law merely because a contract contains “as-is” warranty disclaimers when there is evidence the buyer reasonably relied on seller’s specific representations about the vehicle’s condition.
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Can development governing documents create ambiguity about common area designation?
When development governing documents contain conflicting provisions about parcel designation, ambiguity exists that requires parol evidence consideration.
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Can Utah courts pierce the corporate veil based on inequitable conduct alone?
This case clarifies the application of Utah’s alter ego doctrine, specifically the fairness requirement prong, in parent-subsidiary relationships where the parent corporation’s conduct directly causes harm to third parties.
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