Alvarez v. University of Colorado Hospital Authority et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
JUDGE CHARLOTTE N. SWEENEY
Civil Action: 	25-cv-03152-CNS-SBP 	Date: February 10, 2026
Courtroom Deputy: 	Julie Dynes 	Court Reporter: Sarah Mitchell
Parties 	Counsel
IRIS ALVAREZ 	Veronica Gonzalez
J. Bennett Lebsack
Plaintiff
v.
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL
AUTHORITY
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH
AMERICA
Defendants
Amy Knapp
Michael Bell
Tyler Strobel
COURTROOM MINUTES
ORAL ARGUMENT
Court in Session: 10:00 a.m.
Appearance of counsel.
Argument given on [28] Defendant Life Insurance Company of North America’s Motion to
Partially Dismiss Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint and Jury Demand by Mr. Bell and Mr.
Lebsack.
As outlined on the record, it is
ORDERED: 	[28] Defendant Life Insurance Company of North America’s Motion to
Partially Dismiss Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint and Jury Demand is
GRANTED.
Defendant Life Insurance Company of North America is dismissed without
prejudice.
Case No. 1:25-cv-03152-CNS-SBP Document 40 filed 02/10/26 USDC Colorado
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ORDERED: 	Plaintiff is granted leave to file an Amended Complaint on or before
February 17, 2026.
If the plaintiff files a Motion for Leave to file an Amended Complaint, the
motion will not be referred to the Magistrate Judge.
Discussion held on images and images as allegations in the Complaint.
ORDERED: 	Caption in the case is to be updated to eliminate d/b/a UC Health.
Settlement conference with the Magistrate Judge is authorized.
If a mediation or settlement conference date is set, parties are to send a joint
email to Chambers within five days after the mediation or settlement
conference is held as to the status of settlement.
Court in Recess: 10:34 a.m. 	Hearing concluded. 	Total time in Court: 00:34
Case No. 1:25-cv-03152-CNS-SBP Document 40 filed 02/10/26 USDC Colorado
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