Although some people might view it as ironical, it really isn't surprising that insurance companies -- which safeguard the interests of others and stand ready to help mitigate risk when its downsides materialize -- also need help sometimes when they face adverse...
Month: August 2017
Colorado accidents: who pays damages?
You were in a car accident, and injured in the crash. Now you have expensive medical bills, car repair bills and are unable to work for a few weeks. Who is responsible for paying damages under Colorado law?Unfortunately, this answer is not always easy to pin down. To...
A foul result for some buyers of new homes in Colorado
"Home sweet home" is likely not the mantra that first comes to mind for some Colorado home buyers.And that is understandable, given that their new dwellings are emitting strong smells that spell far more than mere inconvenience and irritation. A lawsuit recently filed...
Cranes pose a special concern, risk in the construction industry
It's not so much what they do in the air as it is the fact of getting there.Although that above -- and, yes, purposefully poetic -- prelude to crane operation in the construction industry might seem a bit misplaced, industry principals are in staunch agreement that,...
Colorado Supreme Court clarifies statute of repose rules
Developers and contractors know how frequently construction laws in Colorado can change. A recent court ruling illustrates just how quickly change can occur. Last December, we wrote about how a ruling from the Colorado State Court of Appeals changed the statute of...
What is a “material” misrepresentation in an insurance policy?
Although the below case pertains to an insurance matter in California, it deals centrally with the issue of "materiality," which can rise to a level of importance in some disputes regardless of where they occur.Whether an insured's policy contains material...
Denver metro construction projects: not everyone is happy
I will routinely accord you all due respect, says the owner of one Denver business, "until you step on my toes enough times."Although Daniel Appell, the proprietor of the Grateful Gnome brewery, isn't suffering from sore feet, he is nonetheless feeling less than...