Partner Devin Brunson and Associate Trevor Alexander played a critical role together as part of the multi-firm litigation team that obtained a judgment of more than $74 million (one of the highest awards in the history of the Denver District Court), while successfully defending more than $150 million in alleged damages!

This case arises from the construction of a 23-story hotel and casino in Blackhawk, Colorado. BWB&O’s client was the construction manager for the project. When the Owner stopped paying for its ongoing work, BWB&O’s client was forced to commence the litigation. In response, the Owner asserted counterclaims alleging more than $150 million in damages related to construction defects and delay. The case culminated in a 7-week bench trial in the fall of 2023 and months of extensive post-trial briefing.

After considering its decision for over a year, the Court awarded BWB&O’s client more than $74 million in unpaid construction fees, while also finding that BWB&O’s client was responsible for no delay and only $144,894 for minor defects.