As previously reported, for certain consumer and employment arbitrations, Senate Bill 20-93 would have: Prohibited the waiver of standards for and challenges for evident partiality prior to a claim being filed and required any waiver of such provisions after the claim is filed to be in writing; Provided that the right of a party to challenge […]
Colorado Construction Litigation Blog
I am pleased to have been invited to serve on the Executive Council and Faculty for this year’s CLM Claims College – School of Construction, which will be held at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront from Wednesday, September 9, 2020 through Saturday, September 12, 2020. This year’s Level 1 courses are being held virtually, so there is no […]
As previously reported, SB 20-138, “Concerning Increased Consumer Protection for Homeowners Seeking Relief for Construction Defects,” would have extended the Colorado statute of repose applicable to construction defect claims. Senate Bill 20-138, if enacted, would have: Extended Colorado’s statute of repose for construction defects from 6+2 years to 10+2 years; Required tolling of the statute […]
In 1986, the Colorado General Assembly enacted the Pro Rata Liability Act, codified at C.R.S. § 13-21-111.5, which eliminated joint and several liability for defendants in favor of pro rata liability.[1] The statute was “designed to avoid holding defendants liable for an amount of compensatory damages reflecting more than their respective degrees of fault.”[2] However, […]
This year, HHMR is stepping up to help HomeAid Colorado’s Builders for Babies Diaper Drive. As you can imagine, the requirement for support to families in need is now greater than ever. Due to the critical shortage of diapers available to those who require help, the annual Builders for Babies Diaper Drive will be running […]
In any other year, we currently would be about one month away from the end of the regular legislative session, but this is not any other year. In mid-March, and in response to growing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, the Legislature temporarily adjourned, 67 days into our Constitutionally-mandated 120-day legislative session. The Legislature sought guidance […]
Prior to the Great Recession, condominiums and townhomes accounted for approximately 26%-27% of all permits pulled along the Front Range, and were referred to as “affordable housing,” meaning that you could find homes that were inexpensive or reasonably priced. Now that term has all but disappeared, to be replaced by “attainable housing.” In other words, […]
As COVID-19 continues to impact our world and communities, the well-being of our clients and colleagues is our paramount concern. Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell has instituted additional measures intended to ensure business continuity and service of our clients’ needs without interruption. Our longstanding availability of secure, remote access for all employees is ongoing, with […]
David McLain is a founding member of Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell. Mr. McLain has over 22 years of experience and is well known for his work in the defense of the construction industry, particularly in the area of construction defect litigation. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the CLM Claims College […]
EIFS, or Exterior Insulation and Finish System, is an integrated exterior insulation and synthetic stucco system, praised for its energy efficiency.[1] However, EIFS has come to be well known in the construction defect world as placing homes at risk due to a lack of a built-in moisture management system. Before long, insurance companies recognized the […]
