In a recent case before the Colorado Court of Appeals, Heights Healthcare Company, LLC (Heights Healthcare), the owner of a senior living community, filed a lawsuit against BCER Engineering, Inc. (BCER), an engineering consultant, alleging breach of contract under the Construction Defect Action Reform Act (CDARA). Heights Healthcare Co., LLC v. BCER Eng’g, Inc., 2023…
For homeowners in Colorado, building or purchasing a home is a significant investment and a dream come true. However, it is disheartening when that dream becomes a nightmare due to construction defects. These defects can range from minor issues like a leaky roof to major structural problems that compromise the safety and value of your…
Attorney Chad Johnson was published in an issue of Trial Talk magazine, discussing strategies that homeowners and other consumers can utilize in arbitration to make the process more effective and less expensive. The article is available for download right here —–> Trial Talk Article
Navigating construction defect claims and cases can be a complex and daunting process for homeowners, homeowners associations, apartment building owners, and commercial property owners in Colorado. Luckily, Johnson Law is a reputable law firm dedicated to providing expert legal assistance to clients throughout the state. With their specialized knowledge and experience in construction defect litigation,…
Every homeowner whose home was built defectively understands the damage caused by negligent construction goes beyond repair costs or a drop in the home’s value. Defects harm a homeowner and their family in other ways. A homeowner may be unable to use of portions of the home, may be exposed to unsafe conditions, or may…
So, you’ve just bought your dream home and have settled in. You take a seat in your favorite chair and right before turning on the TV you notice it—a crack in the ceiling, right at the corner of the room. You get up and examine it and find that it looks like there was fresh…
Johnson Law founder Chad Johnson has been selected to present at the Colorado Bar Association’s CLE program titled “Litigation Nuts & Bolts: Post-Trial and Appellate Issues.” Mr. Johnson was selected to educate Colorado lawyers regarding Colorado “Motions for Reconsideration – When, Why, and How.” For more information or to register for the event, please follow…
Attorneys Chad Johnson and Andrew King were published in the March 2020 issue of Trial Talk magazine, discussing some of the cutting edge areas of implied warranty law with Colorado contractors. The article is linked below.
You file a lawsuit four days before your statute of limitations runs on your claims. The defendant is served, but the never responds to the suit. You request default judgment from the court. However, the court denies your motion for default judgment saying you failed to follow the default judgment rules. You file another motion…
The world as we knew it changed in March 2020, the time many construction projects are gearing up for warmer more favorable weather. According to Colorado’s Public Health Order 20-24, construction was identified as a critical business that could remain open during the Stay at Home Order. However, construction was not immune from the economic…