construction defect legislation

Action Needed: HB24-1230 Spells Trouble for Colorado Construction Industry and its Insurers

In an apparent gift to plaintiffs’ construction defect lawyers, Representatives Parenti and Bacon introduced House Bill 24-1230 on February 12,…

9 months ago

At Long Last, the Colorado Legislature Gets Serious About Construction Defect Reform – In a Constructive Way

On February 5th, Senators Zenzinger and Coleman, along with Representative Bird, introduced Senate Bill 24-106 into the Colorado Legislature.  The…

9 months ago

Beyond the Statute: How the Colorado Court Upheld Modified Accrual in Construction Contracts

In a case of first impression, the First Division of the Colorado Court of Appeals recently reviewed whether parties may…

1 year ago

Colorado Legislature Considered Making CCPA Claims Drastically More Damaging to Construction Professionals: Why You Should Still Have Your Guard Up

On June 7, 2023, the Colorado Legislature passed House Bill 23-1192 (“HB 23-1192”), now codified at C.R.S. § 6-1-730.  As…

2 years ago

Potential Extension of the Statutes of Limitation and Repose for Colorado Construction Defect Claims

On January 27th, Senator Robert Rodriguezintroduced SB 20-138 into the Colorado Legislature.  The bill has been assigned to the Senate…

5 years ago

Admissibility of Expert Opinions in Insurance Bad Faith Trials

In 2010, Hansen Construction was sued for construction defects and was defended by three separate insurance carriers pursuant to various…

5 years ago