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Real Estate Lawsuit Update: Key Cases for December 2024

Construction disputes and liens plague local developments, including a downtown condo project and a $1.2M rent dispute.

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    L.K.D.K. Inc. v. Revhard Motors Inc.; S. Josh Juhasz: The plaintiff claims it leased 4940 N. Broadway in Denver to the defendants, who owe $108,098 in back rent and fees.

    Attorneys: R. Daniel Scheid, Scheid Cleveland

    Filed: 11/22/2024

    24cv31771

    Tuy Dinh Tran v. Buu Quoc Ngo: The plaintiff accuses the defendant of tricking him into transferring a $522,500 home at 11992 Elm Dr. in Thornton to the defendant.

    Attorneys: Joseph P. Stengel Jr.

    Filed: 11/22/2024

    24cv31774

    Humana Inc. v. Mighty Plumbing and Heating: The plaintiff claims it is owed $41,109 from the defendant for insurance coverage.

    Attorneys: Bill Peterson, Sarah Young and Jonathan Lebsack, Miller Cohen Peterson Young P.C.

    Filed: 11/22/2024

    24cv31775

    Sundance at Lambertson Lakes Condominium Association v. RowCal Management Co. LLC; RowCal Construction & Maintenance Co. LLC; Kenneth Caskey: The plaintiff says it hired the defendants to manage 821 E. 98th Ave. in Thornton and they stole money, failed to winterize a clubhouse, and made threats.

    Attorneys: Benjamin M. Wilson, Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti

    Filed: 11/22/2024

    24cv31777

    Catamount Constructors Inc. v. Ferguson Enterprises LLC: Motion to substitute a $276,548 bond in place of a $184,365 mechanic's lien at the High Point Apartments, 6630-6650 N. Lisbon St. in Aurora.

    Attorneys: Laurence F. Dunn III, Catamount Constructors Inc.

    Filed: 11/26/2024

    24cv31786

    Jennie Ladtkow v. Gregory Lewis; Truist Banking and Trust Company: The plaintiff asks the court to partition 10089 E. 159th Pl. in Brighton.

    Attorneys: Ryan P. Horace, Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein P.C.

    Filed: 12/3/2024

    24cv31806

    Arapahoe District Court

    Jose Sarabia-Martinez v. Hubert T. Morrow; Hubert T. Morrow Associates: The plaintiff says he hired the defendant lawyers to represent him in a legal dispute involving 11827 Larkspur Dr. in Parker and they did little to no work.

    Attorneys: Pro se

    Filed: 11/12/2024

    24cv353

    Qualified Painting LLC v. Mile High Finishes LLC; Jason Trujillo: The plaintiff claims it was hired by the defendants to paint a house in Denver and commercial space in Castle Pines but not paid $22,150.

    Attorneys: Eduardo Ferszt and Shane C. Meyer, Ferszt & Associates

    Filed: 11/20/2024

    24cv32493

    Indicate Capital Fund 1 LLC v. S&S Buckeye Holding LLC: The plaintiff says it loaned $5 million to the defendant and hasn't been repaid. It seeks a receiver for the loan's collateral: 16720 E. Iliff Ave. in Aurora.

    Attorneys: Robert T. Cosgrove, Burns Wall and Mueller P.C.

    Filed: 11/21/2024

    24cv32501

    Elysian Construction Inc. v. John Preston Hampton Sr.; Tishani Tendai Hampton: Mechanic's lien foreclosure at 6133 S. Yampa Court in Aurora due to $15,180 in unpaid work.

    Attorneys: Erika M. Bisher, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

    Filed: 11/21/2024

    24cv32505

    Grant Way Storage Condominium Owners Inc. v. GarageCondos LLC aka GTO Design-Build LLC; NCB LLC dba Nordstrom Commercial Builders: The plaintiff accuses the defendants of shoddy work at 8052, 8062 and 8072 S. Grant Way in Littleton.

    Attorneys: Jennifer Knight Lang, Fennemore Craig P.C.

    Filed: 11/21/2024

    24cv32506

    Freund & Freund Plumbing and Heating LLC v. Plaza Fitzsimons Owner; Comerica Bank; Martines Palmeiro Construction LLC; Blueprint Skilled Services LLC; Custom Restoration Inc.; Hiller Companies LLC; Randy's Drywall Services LLC; Lu Tek Incorporated; Landtech Contractors LLC; Rexel USA Inc.; Perfection Painting Company; H2O Fire Protection Inc.; Creative Electric Inc.; LDI Mechanical Inc.; Arbor Contract Carpet Inc.; Blake Solutions Inc.; Public Trustee of Arapahoe County: Mechanic's lien foreclosure at The Plaza Fitzsimons, 12500-12680 E. Colfax Ave. in Aurora, due to $941,351 in unpaid work.

    Attorneys: Chad M. McShane, Anthony L. Leffert and Bethany J. Hohnstein, Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio

    Filed: 11/22/2024

    24cv32510

    Boulder District Court

    John Hill; Juli Hill v. Milo Construction Corporation; Patrick Minniear: The plaintiffs say they paid the defendants $667,898 for work at 745 Hartford Dr. in Boulder and the defendants went out of business before finishing the job.

    Attorneys: Douglas N. Marsh, Cambridge Law

    Filed: 11/21/2024

    24cv30961

    L&W Supply Corporation v. Brewster Management LLC; Randon S. Brewster; Bear Mountain Holdings LLC; Seymour-Ball LLC; Arhaus Inc.: Mechanic's lien foreclosure at 1711 29th St. in Boulder due to $70,697 in unpaid work.

    Attorneys: Colin K. McCarthy, Lanak & Hanna P.C.

    Filed: 11/22/2024

    24cv30963

    Denver District Court

    MW Residential Colo LLC v. BFS Group LLC dba Builders FirstSource: Motion to substitute a $1,361,319 bond in place of a $907,546 mechanic's lien at 1025-1095 N. Bannock St. in Denver.

    Attorneys: Ryan Markham and Maria Hope Conversa, Beltzer Bangert & Gunnell

    Filed: 11/20/2024

    24cv33592

    Bankers Standard Insurance Company v. Christopher Ryan Manchev: The plaintiff accuses the defendant of failing to maintain his condo at 2245 Blake St., resulting in a water leak that damaged a condo below that the plaintiff insures.

    Attorneys: Maggie Stewart, Cozen O'Connor

    Filed: 11/20/2024

    24cv33598

    Vertix Builders Inc. v. Otto Environm Inc. dba Otto Environmental LLC: The plaintiff says it hired the defendant to install caging in the Australia exhibit at the Denver Zoo and the defendant did not do that.

    Attorneys: Ivan A. Sarkissian and Tyler M. Campbell, McConaughy & Sarkissian P.C.

    Filed: 11/20/2024

    24cv33600

    Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Labor Standards and Statistics; Efren Cervantes v. Melquiades Rubio; Scorpion Masonry: The plaintiffs fine the defendants $45,150 for wage violations.

    Attorneys: Colorado Attorney General's Office

    Filed: 11/19/2024

    24cv861

    Bell and Palmer LLC v. Colorado Mechanical Systems LLC: Motion to substitute a $1,308,184 bond in place of a $872,123 mechanic's lien at 3110 N. Zuni St. and 3121 N. Wyandot St. in Denver.

    Attorneys: Michael C. Payne, Coan Payton & Payne

    Filed: 11/20/2024

    24cv33603

    J&L Construction and Real Estate Consulting LLC v. Fields Fine Grade LLC; Centennial State Plumbing LLC: The plaintiff contractor claims it hired the defendant subcontractors to do plumbing work on 1901 S. Williams St. in Denver and the work was shoddy.

    Attorneys: David M. McLain, Jordan Kaplan and Heather Zipperer, Higgins Hopkins McLain & Roswell

    Filed: 11/21/2024

    24cv33612

    Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. v. 29th and Walnut Real Estate LLC; 29th and Walnut Entertainment LLC; Peak Custom Construction Inc.; 10 Point Services Inc.: Mechanic's lien foreclosure at 2901 Walnut St. in Denver due to $25,327 in unpaid work.

    Attorneys: Robert H. Winter

    Filed: 11/21/2024

    24cv33617

    Brian Mackenzie; Franklin Mackenzie v. John Robert Nair; Scott Phillips; RedCastle Builders Inc.: The plaintiffs say they paid the defendants $411,061 to remodel 3527 N. Steele St. in Denver and the defendants did not, forcing the plaintiffs to sell it for just $204,000.

    Attorneys: Francis J. Cuddihee, Ragab Law Firm P.C.

    Filed: 11/21/2024

    24cv33626

    Catamount Constructors Inc. v. Pro-Visions LLC: Motion to substitute a $156,043 bond in place of a $104,029 mechanic's lien at the Alloy Sunnyside, 4120-4150 N. Jason St. in Denver.

    Attorneys: Laurence F. Dunn III, Catamount Constructors

    Filed: 11/21/2024

    24cv33638

    Pinnacol Assurance v. B&B Roofing and Gutters LLC; B&B Roofing and Gutters: The plaintiff claims it is owed $36,496 for workers' compensation insurance coverage.

    Attorneys: J. Gregory McAuliffe, McAuliffe Neiman P.C.

    Filed: 11/22/2024

    24cv33632

    Freund & Freund Plumbing and Heating LLC v. PR III/HSR Central Park Denver I Owner LLC; Santander Bank N.A.; Martines Palmeiro Construction LLC dba MPC; Randy's Drywall Services LLC dba RDS LLC; Integris Solutions LLC; Burkes Construction LLC; Pro-Vigil Inc.; Custom Restoration Inc.; Steel City Glass LLC; Perfection Painting Company; Kodiak Interiors Group LLC dba Specialty Appliance; HT Holdings of Colorado LLC dba Standard Interiors Carpets & More Inc.; TRaCT Interiors LLC; Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. dba All-Phase Electric Supply Co.; Landtech Contractors LLC; Blueprint Skilled Services LLC; Creative Electric Inc.; Blake Solution Inc.; Marietta Drapery Window Coverings Company Inc.; The Hiller Companies LLC; Public Trustee of the City and County of Denver: Mechanic's lien foreclosure at 3650 N. Uinta St. in Denver due to $1,203,596 in unpaid work.

    Attorneys: Chad M. McShane, Anthony L. Leffert and Bethany J. Hohnstein, Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio

    Filed: 11/22/2024

    24cv33635

    Carla Busceme v. Slopeside Construction Management Inc.; Christopher Furman: The plaintiff accuses her employer of not paying $16,000 in wages and commissions.

    Attorneys: Adam M. Harrison and Cynthia J. Sanchez, HKM Employment Attorneys

    Filed: 11/25/2024

    24cv33642

    Hirut Berhanmeskel v. Amacon Construction LLC: The plaintiff accuses the defendant of failing to maintain a safe jobsite at 525 18th St. and 1919 N. Broadway, causing her to fall on a downed sign.

    Attorneys: Evan Banker, Chalat Hatten & Banker P.C.

    Filed: 11/25/2024

    24cv33652

    William Jagger; Angeline

Real Estate Lawsuit Update: December 2024 key cases in court.