In a recent edition of the Home Builder Advocate, the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver included an article entitled, “What was accomplished by the passage of House Bill 1394? What does it mean to our industry?” In defense of the HBA’s support of the bill, the article states: Since the signing of House Bill […]
Colorado Construction Litigation Blog
Later this week, our own Sheri Roswell, will moderate and participate in a panel discussion regarding Rocky Mountain Coverage and Current Trends. Other panelists will include: Robert N. Clark, Esq., Robertson Clark, LLP; Edward J. Godin, Esq., Godin & Baity; Michael A. Hearn, Esq., McKenzie Rhody & Hearn; Brad Ramming, Esq., Sweetbaum, Levin & Sands, […]
I recently had the opportunity to represent a general contractor in a trial, defending against claims both of construction defects and of delay related damages. Ultimately the case settled during the trial and we were able to achieve a favorable result. Looking back on the trial, what stayed with me was the troublesome evidence introduced by the […]
In the August 2010 volume of The Colorado Lawyer, Ronald M. Sandgrund and Scott F. Sullan wrote an article entitled, “H.B. 10-1394: New Law Governing Insurance Coverage for Construction Defect Claims.” This article provides a unique perspective on the law, from two of its proponents. What follows is the text of the article by Messrs. Sandgrund and […]
Littleton, CO (PRWEB) July 19, 2010 The Colorado Defense Lawyers Association (CDLA) today announced that Dawn Kubik, Esq, Jones Waters & Geislinger, Jessica Stieber, Esq., McConaughy & Sarkissian, Jody Haskins, Esq., White & Steele and David McLain, Esq., Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, have joined the Association’s Board of Directors. The appointments of Mesdames Kubik, […]
I am happy to have been invited recently to join the Council on Litigation Management. After learning more about the organization, I decided to join and am a proud new member. About the Council on Litigation Management: Founded in 2007, the Council on Litigation Management (“CLM”) is a nonpartisan alliance committed to furthering the highest standards […]
In United Fire Group ex rel. Metamorphosis Salon v. Powers Elec., Inc., — P.3d —, 2010 WL 2521752 (Colo. App., June 24, 2010), the Colorado Court of Appeals addressed the proper application of C.R.S. § 13-80-104 in Colorado construction defect cases. The essential facts of the case were that Gary Powers d/b/a Powers Electric, Inc. installed […]
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC is looking to add a new associate to our construction law practice. Our firm has always focused on construction law and the litigation of construction claims, so a background in engineering or construction would be beneficial. We are not necessarily looking for someone with previous legal experience, just someone […]
During a recent continuing legal education class at which I was speaking, I was approached by an attorney who posed a question about the effect of a foreclosure on a residential construction defect action. The question, essentially, was what happens to homeowners’ construction defect claims after they lose their home in a foreclosure action? What happens when the construction […]
While reading through some recent volumes of the Jury Verdict Reporter of Colorado, I came across two construction defect cases which went to trial earlier this year. The first case, Peggy Foster and Heidi Daughan v. James Sparr was tried in Gunnison County District Court from January 25-28 in front of the Honorable Roger Ogborn. […]