Colorado construction litigation

Strategic Investigation and Thorough Advocacy Leads to Dismissal and Fee Recovery for National Builder

When a national homebuilder faced a premises liability and negligence lawsuit in Colorado, HHMR stepped in to methodically analyze the…

1 year ago

Colorado Court of Appeals Provides Guidance on What Arbitration-Related Orders are Appealable

The Colorado Court of Appeals recently issued a decision in The Pool Company v. MW Golden Constructors and Western Surety…

1 year ago

No Second Chance: Colorado Court of Appeals Bars Indemnity Claim Under Doctrine of Claim Preclusion

A cautionary tale for contractors and their counsel: if you dismiss an indemnity claim with prejudice, do not expect a…

1 year ago

New Law, Old Risks: Why Colorado’s H.B. 25-1272 May Backfire on Builders

On May 9, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 25-1272, known as the “Colorado American Dream Act,” into law.…

1 year ago

The “Colorado American Dream Act:” H.B. 25-1272’s Construction Defect Reforms

On March 28, 2025, the Colorado House passed House Bill 25-1272 on second reading with floor amendments.  The bill —…

2 years ago

Navigating Construction Defect Claims and Statutes of Limitation: Key Lessons from Stoecklein v. Fayette Farms

In the recent Colorado Court of Appeals decision Stoecklein v. Fayette Farms, LLC (2024 WL 5098330), the Court addressed critical…

2 years ago

Colorado Senate Bill 25-157: A Gift to Plaintiffs’ Attorneys That Will Cost Colorado Businesses and Homebuyers

Over the years, plaintiff’s attorneys have steadily attempted to chip away at the guardrails that keep Colorado Consumer Protection Act…

2 years ago

Colorado Senate Bill 25-185: Preserving Homeowners’ Rights to Assert Negligence Claims Against Subcontractors and Design Professionals

For years, Colorado’s economic loss rule has not applied to residential construction and has not impeded the ability of homeowners…

2 years ago

Colorado House Bill 25-1261 Will Skyrocket Housing Costs — Here’s Why You Should Oppose It

Colorado lawmakers have introduced House Bill 25-1261, a measure that, while ostensibly aimed at protecting homeowners from construction defects, will…

2 years ago

Colorado’s Housing Crisis: How S.B. 25-131 Could Be a Step in the Right Direction

The cost of housing in Colorado has been an ongoing concern for homeowners, tenants, and developers alike.  Senate Bill 25-131…

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