Dec 5, 2019
Winning: AAA Arbitration in San Francisco
Bob Sims obtained an Award in AAA Arbitration on a single family home located in San Francisco.
Bob Sims
Principal
The Facts
Plaintiffs claimed damages to almost every aspect of their home from framing, to roofing, to concrete and drywall. There was also a sizable claim related to the time needed to fix the home and in San Francisco, loss of use claim can far exceed the defect claims. Claimant alleged $408,971 in damages.
Bob defended claiming that many of the claims were punch-list work that was not completed due to non-payment of the contract’s retention and that the loss of use was excessive.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff’s lowest demand was $175,000. Mr. Sims issued a CCP § 998 in the amount of S25,000 and indicated that up to double (to $50,000) that was likely available if the matter could be resolved prior to arbitration.
The Verdict
In October of 2017, an Award was issued for a total of $70,465.17.
Practice Note
There was also an award of attorney fees. The Claimants presented bills in excess of $175,000 for the prosecution of the Arbitration. However, since the amount indicated settlement proposal of $50,000 was only $20,000 off the award and the Claimants spent in excess of $125,000 to collect that $20,000 difference, the Arbitrator only awarded fees in the amount of $48,378.
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Motion for Summary Judgment Victory Involving COVID-19 Allegations
Sims, Lawrence & Broghammer’s Meghan Lawrence won her Motion for Summary Judgement in a unique case involving allegations that a home healthcare worker spread COVID-19 to Plaintiffs resulting in hospitalization and severe health complications.
Sep 27, 2025
Meghan Lawrence
Attorney at Law
Summary Adjudication in Federal Court
Cynthia Lawrence and Blaze Van Dine won a Motion for Summary Adjudication in Federal Court when the Court ruled that claims under the Unruh Act did not apply to a NonPublic School.
Mar 1, 2025
Blaze Van Dine
Attorney at Law
The Gavel Strikes! Special Edition.
The Superior Court of California in the County of Madera granted summary judgment in favor of Defendant Central Valley Regional Center (“CVRC”) in a third-party negligence action.
Jan 22, 2024
Cynthia Lawrence
Principal
Dec 5, 2019
Winning: AAA Arbitration in San Francisco
Bob Sims obtained an Award in AAA Arbitration on a single family home located in San Francisco.
Bob Sims
Principal
The Facts
Plaintiffs claimed damages to almost every aspect of their home from framing, to roofing, to concrete and drywall. There was also a sizable claim related to the time needed to fix the home and in San Francisco, loss of use claim can far exceed the defect claims. Claimant alleged $408,971 in damages.
Bob defended claiming that many of the claims were punch-list work that was not completed due to non-payment of the contract’s retention and that the loss of use was excessive.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff’s lowest demand was $175,000. Mr. Sims issued a CCP § 998 in the amount of S25,000 and indicated that up to double (to $50,000) that was likely available if the matter could be resolved prior to arbitration.
The Verdict
In October of 2017, an Award was issued for a total of $70,465.17.
Practice Note
There was also an award of attorney fees. The Claimants presented bills in excess of $175,000 for the prosecution of the Arbitration. However, since the amount indicated settlement proposal of $50,000 was only $20,000 off the award and the Claimants spent in excess of $125,000 to collect that $20,000 difference, the Arbitrator only awarded fees in the amount of $48,378.
Read more
Motion for Summary Judgment Victory Involving COVID-19 Allegations
Sims, Lawrence & Broghammer’s Meghan Lawrence won her Motion for Summary Judgement in a unique case involving allegations that a home healthcare worker spread COVID-19 to Plaintiffs resulting in hospitalization and severe health complications.
Sep 27, 2025
Meghan Lawrence
Attorney at Law
Summary Adjudication in Federal Court
Cynthia Lawrence and Blaze Van Dine won a Motion for Summary Adjudication in Federal Court when the Court ruled that claims under the Unruh Act did not apply to a NonPublic School.
Mar 1, 2025
Blaze Van Dine
Attorney at Law
The Gavel Strikes! Special Edition.
The Superior Court of California in the County of Madera granted summary judgment in favor of Defendant Central Valley Regional Center (“CVRC”) in a third-party negligence action.
Jan 22, 2024
Cynthia Lawrence
Principal
Dec 5, 2019
Winning: AAA Arbitration in San Francisco
Bob Sims obtained an Award in AAA Arbitration on a single family home located in San Francisco.
Bob Sims
Principal
The Facts
Plaintiffs claimed damages to almost every aspect of their home from framing, to roofing, to concrete and drywall. There was also a sizable claim related to the time needed to fix the home and in San Francisco, loss of use claim can far exceed the defect claims. Claimant alleged $408,971 in damages.
Bob defended claiming that many of the claims were punch-list work that was not completed due to non-payment of the contract’s retention and that the loss of use was excessive.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff’s lowest demand was $175,000. Mr. Sims issued a CCP § 998 in the amount of S25,000 and indicated that up to double (to $50,000) that was likely available if the matter could be resolved prior to arbitration.
The Verdict
In October of 2017, an Award was issued for a total of $70,465.17.
Practice Note
There was also an award of attorney fees. The Claimants presented bills in excess of $175,000 for the prosecution of the Arbitration. However, since the amount indicated settlement proposal of $50,000 was only $20,000 off the award and the Claimants spent in excess of $125,000 to collect that $20,000 difference, the Arbitrator only awarded fees in the amount of $48,378.
Read more
Motion for Summary Judgment Victory Involving COVID-19 Allegations
Sims, Lawrence & Broghammer’s Meghan Lawrence won her Motion for Summary Judgement in a unique case involving allegations that a home healthcare worker spread COVID-19 to Plaintiffs resulting in hospitalization and severe health complications.
Sep 27, 2025
Meghan Lawrence
Attorney at Law
Summary Adjudication in Federal Court
Cynthia Lawrence and Blaze Van Dine won a Motion for Summary Adjudication in Federal Court when the Court ruled that claims under the Unruh Act did not apply to a NonPublic School.
Mar 1, 2025
Blaze Van Dine
Attorney at Law
The Gavel Strikes! Special Edition.
The Superior Court of California in the County of Madera granted summary judgment in favor of Defendant Central Valley Regional Center (“CVRC”) in a third-party negligence action.
Jan 22, 2024
Cynthia Lawrence
Principal