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Tort-reform organization honors 55 lawmakers, cities construction defects breakthrough

By JOEY BUNCH 10/21/2017 | updated 8 years ago

The Colorado Civil Justice League cited breakthrough tort-reform legislation this year as it honored 55 of the legislature’s 100 members Friday at the Four Seasons hotel in Denver.

“Common sense in the courtroom requires justice for those who have been wronged, balanced by fairness for those who may be wrongfully accused,” CCJL executive director Mark Hillman said in a statement.

Forty-five honorees are Republicans and 10 are Democrats.

The organization cited the breakthrough House Bill 1279, which provides the first measure on addressed lawsuits related to construction defects in the fast-growing state. The bill requires a meeting between builders or developers and potential litigants, before going to court. Then, all residents get to vote on whether to proceed, not just a homeowners board.

“At CCJL, we are grateful for the bipartisan support of legislators who understand the importance of an efficient and balanced court system to our state’s economy,” stated Jeff Weist, CCJL legislative director.

State Rep. Clarice Navarro, R-Pueblo, was honored to receive the Common Sense In the Courtroom Award. again this year.

“I believe we have far too many frivolous lawsuits taking place, and I have a strong voting record supporting that,” she said.

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