Maribel Velasquez sued Dillon Companies LLC, which operates King Soopers grocery stores throughout Colorado, in what appears to be an employment-related dispute. The case proceeded through discovery and motion practice before reaching the summary judgment stage.
Judge Starnella determined that Dillon Companies was entitled to judgment as a matter of law, though the specific reasoning is not detailed in the brief judgment order. The court also denied as moot several pending motions, including Dillon's motion to strike expert witness John Peterson and competing motions in limine from both parties.
The case was filed in August 2024 and proceeded through typical litigation phases including discovery disputes over expert witnesses and evidentiary motions. Velasquez had sought to withdraw one of her filings through an unopposed motion, which the court also denied as moot given the summary judgment ruling.
The judgment terminates the case entirely in favor of Dillon Companies, leaving Velasquez without recourse unless she appeals to the Tenth Circuit. The ruling adds to the body of employment law precedent in Colorado's federal district court.