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Can a case become moot when a new city is incorporated during litigation?
Haney v. Tooele County

August 7, 2025
This case establishes that jurisdictional changes affecting the subject matter of litigation can render cases moot even when plaintiffs could theoretically obtain their requested relief.

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Does Utah governmental immunity protect EMS from routine 911 call negligence claims?
Armenta v. Unified Fire

August 7, 2025
The Utah Supreme Court clarified that governmental immunity for emergency medical assistance applies only to responses to catastrophic emergencies, not routine EMS calls.

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Can property owners sue cities for failing to remove homeless camps?
Barrani v. Salt Lake City

July 31, 2025
Utah’s public duty doctrine shields government entities from liability for failing to perform duties owed to the general public unless a special relationship exists with specific individuals.

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When do judgments confirming arbitration awards expire under Utah law?
Farm Bureau v. Weston

October 17, 2025
The Court clarified when judgments entered pursuant to arbitration awards become final and appealable for purposes of the eight-year judgment expiration statute.

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Does Utah’s savings statute apply to probate proceedings?
In re Estate of Davies

August 21, 2025
The Utah Supreme Court clarified that the Savings Statute cannot save probate petitions filed after the three-year statutory deadline has expired.

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What damages must be proven in Utah trade secrets cases?
Freedom Counseling v. Feller Behavioral

August 14, 2025
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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