Those who find themselves facing defects in the construction of their home are often upset with their circumstances. Many of our clients have expressed anger, discomfort, and disruption of their daily lives due to damages caused by construction defects. In Colorado, homeowners are able to request compensation for these inconveniences – these are typically known…
The language of law can seem foreign for those that find themselves involved in a legal dispute. Johnson Law specializes in litigation: bringing our clients’ claims into the legal system for resolution. But what does that really mean? Below you will find an overview of what can be expected during litigation. Litigation is the legal…
A mechanic’s lien is a legal tool for an individual to get paid for work or materials supplied to a project when the owner or general contractor does not pay for the work. For example, it is the end of a four-month kitchen remodel construction project and the owner does not want to make a…
Part of the American dream is owning a home. It is often the largest purchase a person or family will make in their lives. However, such an important purchase can also come with a set of problems that no family should have to face. What happens when a home’s foundation moves or settles? What do…
The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association’s magazine, Trial Talk, published an article jointly authored by Johnson Law attorneys Chad Johnson and Tessa DeVault. The article talks about the basics of the Colorado Construction Defect Action Reform Act Notice of Claim Process. To view the article, click here.
Johnson Law has been recently contacted from dozens of Colorado homeowners to investigate claims against Weyerhaeuser and other potentially liable parties for the installation of Weyerhaeuser’s fire protection coating product, Flak Jacket®, to floor joists. The Flak Jacket® coating was applied to floor joists installed in many new homes in Colorado and is causing risk…
On May 27, 2017, Governor Hickenlooper signed HB 1279 into law which changes the way Colorado homeowners’ associations may bring construction defect claims. The new Colorado law requires homeowners’ associations to send notice, hold a meeting, and conduct a voting period by the owners before bringing construction defect claims. First, the notice must contain, among…
Litigation Paralegal/Office Manager We are a boutique law office focusing on construction defect law seeking a full-time paralegal/office manager for our uptown Denver office. We might be a good fit if you are someone who: Is energetic and a self-starter, has great organization skills and superior customer service Is comfortable working independently, but also in…
In Sierra Pacific Industries, Inc. v. Bradbury, ___ P. 3d ___, 2016 WL 4699116 (2016), Sierra Pacific had settled with the homeowners’ association and the general contractor with regard to water intrusion at a condominium building. Sierra Pacific then brought suit against its subcontractor Jason Bradbury. Bradbury moved for summary judgment arguing that the six-year…
In light of the Colorado Supreme Court’s “subsequent homeowner” analysis in S K Peightal v. Mid Valley, 342 P.3d 868 (Colo. 2015), questions remain as to how courts will interpret the term in deciding whether or not the independent tort duty to act non-negligently in the construction of a home is barred by the economic…