Colorado Law

Government Entity Claims in Colorado

Claims against Colorado government entities (cities, counties, state agencies) are subject to the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA), which provides limited immunity and imposes strict procedural requirements including a 182-day notice deadline.

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The 182-Day Notice Requirement

Under C.R.S. § 24-10-109, you must file written notice within 182 days of the incident with the government entity. The notice must include the date, location, circumstances, and the specific injury or damage. Missing this deadline bars your claim entirely.

Waived Immunity Areas

The CGIA waives governmental immunity for specific categories:

  • Motor vehicle operation by a government employee
  • Dangerous conditions of public highways and roads
  • Dangerous conditions of public buildings
  • Dangerous conditions of public hospitals

Damage Caps

Claims against government entities are subject to specific caps under the CGIA:

  • $400,000 per person per occurrence
  • $1,000,000 per occurrence for all claims

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, if the city had notice of the dangerous condition. You must file the 182-day notice.
Claims against CDOT for dangerous highway conditions are allowed under the CGIA waiver for highways.
Possibly. School districts have limited immunity waivers. The 182-day notice requirement applies.

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