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Buyer Beware: Insurance Agents May Have No Duty to Sell Construction...
Construction contractors in the market for insurance coverage have few legal protections if their insurance agent fails to provide insurance that covers likely claims against the contractor. As...
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City of Aspen v. Burlingame Ranch II Condominium Owners Association:...
On June 17, 2024, the Colorado Supreme Court delivered a significant opinion in the case of City of Aspen v. Burlingame Ranch II Condominium Owners Association (Case No. 22SC293). This decision...
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Real Case, Real Lessons: Understanding Builders’ Risk Insurance Limits
In the recent case of 5333 Mattress King LLC v. Hanover Insurance Company, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado provided significant insights into the limits of builders’ risk...
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Protecting Expert Opinions: Lessons Regarding Attorney-Client Privilege and...
The Hill Hotel Owner LLC v. Hanover Insurance Company case has garnered attention due to its implications on the scope of attorney-client privilege in construction litigation. This blog post delves...
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Colorado Court of Appeals’ Ruling Highlights Dangers of Excessive Public...
In the case of Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company, LLC v. Regional Rail Partners (2024 COA 78), the Colorado Court of Appeals reviewed a complex contract dispute related to the design and...
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Celebrating Dave McLain’s Recognition in the Best Lawyers in America® 2025
We are thrilled to announce that David M. McLain, a founding partner of Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC, has been recognized in the prestigious publication, The Best Lawyers in America®...
View ArticleFlushing Away Liability: What the Aqua Engineering Case Means for Contractors...
The recent Town of Mancos v. Aqua Engineering case is an insightful example of how well written contracts and timely legal action can make all the difference in resolving disputes between...
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Celebrating Excellence: Lisa Bondy Dunn named by Law Week Colorado as the...
We are thrilled to announce that our very own Lisa Bondy Dunn has been recognized by Law Week Colorado as the 2024 Barrister’s Best Construction Defects Lawyer for Defendants. This prestigious...
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Understanding Insurance Disputes in Construction Defect Litigation: A Review...
Construction projects are inherently complex, and insurance coverage plays a crucial role in managing risks, especially when unforeseen issues arise. The case of Acuity v. Kinsale demonstrates the...
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BKV Barnett, LLC v. Electric Drilling Technologies, LLC: Analyzing the Impact...
In the recent case of BKV Barnett, LLC v. Electric Drilling Technologies, LLC, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado dealt with significant legal issues concerning...
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Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC Announces Leadership Changes and New...
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC (“HHMR”) is excited to announce several significant developments as the firm transitions into an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation. Sheri...
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Flushing Away Liability: What the Aqua Engineering Case Means for Contractors...
The recent Town of Mancos v. Aqua Engineering case is an insightful example of how well written contracts and timely legal action can make all the difference in resolving disputes between...
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Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. v. Antero Treatment LLC: Colorado Court of...
The Colorado Court of Appeals recently issued a significant decision in Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. v. Antero Treatment LLC, 2024 COA 126, clarifying the scope of the economic loss rule and the...
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Colorado’s Housing Crisis: How S.B. 25-131 Could Be a Step in the Right...
The cost of housing in Colorado has been an ongoing concern for homeowners, tenants, and developers alike. Senate Bill 25-131 (S.B. 25-131) seeks to address some of these issues by modifying laws...
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Colorado House Bill 25-1261 Will Skyrocket Housing Costs — Here’s Why You...
Colorado lawmakers have introduced House Bill 25-1261, a measure that, while ostensibly aimed at protecting homeowners from construction defects, will ultimately drive up the cost of housing,...
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Colorado Senate Bill 25-185: Preserving Homeowners’ Rights to Assert...
For years, Colorado’s economic loss rule has not applied to residential construction and has not impeded the ability of homeowners to hold general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, or...
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Colorado Senate Bill 25-157: A Gift to Plaintiffs’ Attorneys That Will Cost...
Over the years, plaintiff’s attorneys have steadily attempted to chip away at the guardrails that keep Colorado Consumer Protection Act (“CCPA”) claims in check. Over the last few years, the General...
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Navigating Construction Defect Claims and Statutes of Limitation: Key Lessons...
In the recent Colorado Court of Appeals decision Stoecklein v. Fayette Farms, LLC (2024 WL 5098330), the Court addressed critical issues surrounding construction defect claims, statutes of limitations,...
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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 — titled the “Colorado American Dream Act” — seeks to address Colorado’s housing...
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Coverage Confusion: When Your Insurance Broker Gets It Wrong
In the intricate world of construction, builders often rely heavily on insurance brokers to secure appropriate insurance coverage, and trust that they will be protected against unforeseen liabilities....
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