On this episode of The Law Frog Radio Show, David and Ross discuss environmental lawsuits, neighborhood feuds, concert scandals, and the legal line between decency and distraction.
David McDivitt opens with an important update on the PFAS water contamination litigation in El Paso County. He explains the nearly decade-long fight for justice following toxic exposure in Security, Widefield, and Fountain, the science behind the diseases being litigated, and what the October bellwether trial could mean for victims. He also covers what comes next for people who may develop symptoms in the future and what options may remain if the window for filing closes.
A Coldplay concert scandal involving a CEO caught on the jumbotron with his “side piece” raises questions about the expectation of privacy in public spaces, and David explains why a lawsuit would be unlikely to stick.
A listener asks whether LARPing neighbors and overexposed window views create a legal nuisance and what recourse homeowners have when a peaceful backyard becomes a circus.
The show dives deep into public indecency laws, explaining Colorado’s current stance on toplessness and gender equality in swimwear.
A bizarre debate over whether banana hammocks for men are legally protected under “equal opportunity” quickly turns into a comedic back-and-forth about sunbathing etiquette and sword collections.