John Elway’s insurer sues a subcontractor over a fire in his home, a firm seeks $3.7 million for unpaid work in Rio de Janeiro, and a pot grower sues his landlord for not fixing the roof.
The Docket: Real estate lawsuit roundup for 5.6.21
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The Future of Real Estate Taxes: Panelists discuss valuations, tax law changes
Higher property evaluations can be appealed but the repeal of the Gallagher Amendment “almost guarantees residential owners will pay higher taxes.”
Lost Cajun restaurant chain files bankruptcy: ‘My crystal ball’s broke’
Raymond Griffin started the eatery in 2010, and began franchising in 2014, but due to the pandemic said, “We don’t know when we’ll be selling franchises again.”
Taken for a ride? Developers of Idaho Springs gondola sue over missing $4.5M
The company, which accused its lender and title company of breach of contract and fraudulent concealment, still plans to build the Mighty Argo Cable Car.
Former law professor sues DU over decade-old student evaluations
The Sturm College of Law’s first Vietnamese-American professor claims racist reviews are in the university’s network after they were supposed to be deleted.
The Docket: Real estate lawsuit roundup for 4.22.21
A $2.4 million dispute over airport parking. An apartment complex seeks $157,000 paid for improvements never made. A condo owner sues over a noisy elevator.
Workplace discrimination lawsuits skyrocket in Colorado
Employees are increasingly turning to the courts claiming mistreatment because of their race, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Outdoor gear maker emerges from Chapter 11 focused on bike products
Let’s Go Aero filed for bankruptcy after a string of lawsuits but the founder said sales grew by 40 percent in 2020 and the company is profitable.
Off-airport parking lot owner sues rental car company over lease
The owner of the lot at 25200 E. 68th Ave. said Sixt Rent a Car was paying about $60,000 a month before it bailed and is seeking $2.4 million in damages.
Plaintiffs say Shotgun Willie’s bankruptcy filing is a naked attempt to avoid paying
“The truth is that the debtor is a profitable company that will likely recover quickly from the pandemic,” argued a family who filed a wrongful death suit.
