construction defect

Don’t Conspire to Build a Home…Wait…What?

In 1986, the Colorado General Assembly enacted the Pro Rata Liability Act, codified at C.R.S. § 13-21-111.5, which eliminated joint…

5 years ago

Interpreting Insurance Coverage and Exclusions: When Sudden means Sudden and EIFS means Faulty

EIFS, or Exterior Insulation and Finish System, is an integrated exterior insulation and synthetic stucco system, praised for its energy…

5 years ago

What to look for in subcontractor warranty endorsements

With increasing frequency in the construction defect cases we defend, we are seeing commercial general liability insurance policies with “subcontractor…

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

Scholarships Available for the 2018 CLM Claims College – School of Construction

I am happy to have been asked to serve as an Executive Council member and instructor at this year's CLM Claims…

7 years ago