He has been involved in at least 17 appeals some of which have established controlling New Mexico law including:
- Beavers v. Johnson Controls World Services, 120 N.M. 343, 901 P.2d 761 (N.M. App. 1995). This case established the first recovery in the State of New Mexico for a prima facie tort.
- Stinbrink v. Farmers Insurance, 111 N.M. 179, 803 P.2d. 664 (N.M. 1989. This case established an insured's right to recover punitive damages from his own uninsured/underinsured insurance policy.
- Levy v. Disharoon, 106 N.M. 699, 749 P.2d 84(1988). The case permitted a partner to recover punitive damages and attorneys fees from another partner for a breach of a fiduciary duty.
- U.S. v. McCall, 235 F.3d 1211(10th Cir. 2000). This case upheld a lower court ruling that prevented the United States from foreclosing on an obligation and provided for the recovery of attorneys fees on the government's failure to consumate a contract.
Roger Eaton can be reached by calling 1-505-264-9116 or by faxing to him at 1-505-345-0148. He has an office in Albuquerque and Las Vegas, New Mexico as well as Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado.
6 Tennis Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
505-264-9116
505-345-0148 fax
