The Colorado Civil Justice League (CCJL) has presented its annual Common Sense in the Courtroom Award to Republican legislators recognized for advancing fairness and balance in Colorado’s civil justice system.
The award honors lawmakers who support accountability for legitimate harm while opposing excessive litigation that raises costs for consumers and employers. This year’s recipients were commended for rejecting liability expansions that failed to improve justice and for championing legislation that strengthens predictability and economic stability statewide.
Honorees include 21 Republican representatives and 12 Republican senators whose leadership has helped preserve a fair, efficient and balanced court system that protects Colorado families, small businesses and job creators from the rising costs of lawsuit abuse:
Representatives:
Carlos Barron, Scott Bottoms, Mary Bradfield, Brandi Bradley, Max Brooks, Jarvis Caldwell, Ken DeGraaf, Lori Garcia Sander, Ryan Gonzalez, Anthony Hartsook, Dusty Johnson, Rebecca Keltie, Stephanie Luck, Rose Pugliese, Chris Richardson, Matt Soper, Larry Don Suckla, Rick Taggart, Ron Weinberg, Ty Winter and Dan Woog.
Senators:
Mark Baisley, Scott Bright, John Carson, Marc Catlin, Lisa Frizell, Barbara Kirkmeyer, Larry Liston, Paul Lundeen, Byron Pelton, Rod Pelton, Janice Rich, and Cleave Simpson.