Wally Zimolong – February 4, 2013 Last week, I gave an overview of the claims typically raised in a construction defect case. This week we look at the defenses that a defendant in a construction defect case can raise. Typically, there are three categories of defenses a defendant in a construction defect case may be… Continue reading Construction Defect Litigation: The Defenses
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Even after Work is Completed and Accepted by the Project Owner, Contractors have an Ongoing Duty to Maintain Construction Site Conditions
Jonathan M. Allen – January 17, 2013 On November 21, 2012, the Colorado Court of Appeals issued a decision with potentially far-reaching implications. In Collard v. Vista Paving Corp., 2012 COA 208 (2012), the court concluded that contractors have a duty to warn of potential dangers at a construction site resulting from their work after… Continue reading Even after Work is Completed and Accepted by the Project Owner, Contractors have an Ongoing Duty to Maintain Construction Site Conditions
Colorado Construction Law Developments in 2012
Scott C. Sandberg – December 2012 While Colorado’s General Assembly passed no significant legislation affecting construction law in 2012, the Colorado Court of Appeals handed down a number of significant rulings. In Melssen v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company, the Colorado Court of Appeals held that a notice of claim made under Colorado’s Construction Defect Action Reform… Continue reading Colorado Construction Law Developments in 2012
What Points Trigger You To Choose The Right Construction Defect Attorney
In fact, the very nature of a construction project makes it liable for risks and liabilities for those individuals involved in the project. Among a range of people involved in a project include financial institutions, business owners, architects, developers, engineers, contractors and even subcontractors. Well, a construction defect could include design,material and even poor workmanship… Continue reading What Points Trigger You To Choose The Right Construction Defect Attorney
Paperwork, and more Paperwork–Discovery in the Construction Lawsuit
Melissa Dewey Brumback – November 19, 2012 As I mentioned at the start of this series, one of the reasons that I like watching Law & Order is that things happen fast, and there is always a smoking gun paper to be found by the lawyers over a night of eating cold Chinese food. Yes, well-… Continue reading Paperwork, and more Paperwork–Discovery in the Construction Lawsuit