DEMAND LETTER - FRAUD AND MISREPRESENTATION
State of Colorado
[LAW FIRM NAME]
[FIRM ADDRESS]
[CITY], Colorado [ZIP]
Tel: [TELEPHONE]
Colorado Bar No. [BAR NUMBER]
[DATE]
[RECIPIENT NAME]
[COMPANY NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
Re: DEMAND - FRAUD AND MISREPRESENTATION
Our Client: [CLIENT NAME]
Demand Amount: $[AMOUNT]
Dear [RECIPIENT NAME]:
This firm represents [CLIENT NAME] regarding fraud claims arising from your misrepresentations.
I. COLORADO FRAUD LAW
Under Colorado law, fraud requires: (1) a false representation of material fact; (2) knowledge of falsity; (3) reliance; and (4) damages. See Bristol Bay Productions, LLC v. Lampack, 312 P.3d 1155 (Colo. 2013).
II. THE FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATIONS
Statement: "[QUOTE]"
When/Where: [DATE], [LOCATION]
Falsity: [EXPLAIN]
III. DAMAGES
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Compensatory Damages | $[AMOUNT] |
| Prejudgment Interest (8%) | $[AMOUNT] |
| SUBTOTAL | $[SUBTOTAL] |
Punitive Damages: Under C.R.S. section 13-21-102, punitive damages are capped at actual damages (may be greater if defendant continued wrongful conduct during litigation).
IV. COLORADO CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Your conduct may violate the Colorado Consumer Protection Act (C.R.S. section 6-1-105), which provides for treble damages, attorney fees, and civil penalties.
V. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Under C.R.S. section 13-80-101, fraud claims must be brought within 3 years from discovery. This claim is timely.
VI. DEMAND
Within [30] days, pay $[AMOUNT].
[LAW FIRM NAME]
By: _______________________________
[ATTORNEY NAME]
Colorado Bar No. [BAR NUMBER]
cc: [CLIENT NAME]