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Utah Supreme Court limits recovery to paid medical expenses in bodily injury cases

On October 30, 2025, the Supreme Court issued an opinion in Gardner v. Norman, 2025 UT 47, _ P.3d _, in which it held that the correct measure of a plaintiff’s economic damages for medical expenses is the negotiated price actually paid to the provider by the plaintiff and/or his insurer, and not the gross charge billed for an item or service, absent any discounts.

Righi Fitch – The Streak Continues – 22 Trials Without a Loss

Richard Righi and Kimberly Sierra brought home a unanimous defense verdict in a dramatic dram shop action in the Maricopa County Superior Court last week. Rick and Kim’s client, which owns and manages several popular themed restaurants and bars, was sued for statutory dram shop by the victim of an aggravated assault. The Plaintiff, who was herself the manager of a bar, alleged that the Defendant bar overserved one of its customers, and that the overservice of alcohol was a proximate cause of the assault.

Righi Fitch Secures Summary Judgment in High-Stakes Utah Wrongful Death Case

In a pivotal wrongful death case in Utah, Righi Fitch secured summary judgment on behalf of their client. The insurance carrier, facing a policy limits demand, stood firm. The case involved the tragic death of a father of two, a fact that significantly elevated the emotional and financial stakes. The decedent, a primary provider for his young family, left behind a widow and two minor children, amplifying the potential for a substantial jury award.

Righi Fitch is on a roll – Defense verdict raises the tally to 21 straight jury trials without a loss

After five days of trial, Rick Righi and Leo Ruiz obtained a complete defense verdict in the Federal District Court, District of Denver, Colorado. Plaintiff counsel, asked the jury to award $4,740,000.00 in damages for catastrophic injuries suffered by their client. Rick and Leo defended the case on liability. The case involved a collision between two skiers on the slopes of Telluride Mountain Resort.

Summary Judgment Granted on Behalf of Church

Righi Fitch prevailed on an appeal to Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals on a motion for summary judgment on behalf of a church for claims of negligence and negligence per se for failing to report an incident of sexual abuse. Plaintiff alleged that her stepfather sexually abused her while a teenager.

Defense Victory in Utah

Righi Fitch Law Group’s effective motion work resulted in dismissal with prejudice on behalf of the owner and manager of an apartment complex against a tenant’s claims of premises liability and negligent hiring and supervision. Plaintiff alleged that while walking from his apartment toward his car, he slipped on ice in the parking lot and was injured. He sought a judgment of at least $300,000.

Complex Professional Malpractice Case

Rick Righi and Beth Fitch prevail on motion for summary judgment on behalf of their wholesale insurance broker client in a New Mexico complex professional malpractice case where plaintiff was seeking $150,000,000 in damages. Plaintiff suffered catastrophic injuries in a shooting at an Elks Lodge in New Mexico. He asserted a negligence action against the Elks Lodge which in turn tendered the claim to its insurance carrier.

Defense in Complex Professional Malpractice Case

Rick Righi and Beth Fitch prevail on motion for summary judgment on behalf of their wholesale insurance broker client in a New Mexico complex professional malpractice case where plaintiff was seeking $150,000,000 in damages. Plaintiff suffered catastrophic injuries in a shooting at an Elks Lodge in New Mexico.

Defense in Electrocution Case

Chris Begeman and Beth Fitch prevailed on motion for summary judgment in a New Mexico electrocution case. RFLG’s client rented a compressor used for its gas lift operations from Plaintiff’s employer.