Winning: AAA Arbitration in San Francisco

Bob Sims obtained an Award in AAA Arbitration on a single family home located in San Francisco.

Bobby Dale Sims, Jr. Principal at Sims, Lawrence & Broghammer.

Bob Sims

Principal

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.

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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Winning: AAA Arbitration in San Francisco

Bob Sims obtained an Award in AAA Arbitration on a single family home located in San Francisco.

Bobby Dale Sims, Jr. Principal at Sims, Lawrence & Broghammer.

Bob Sims

Principal

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.

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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Outdoor photograph of a young man wearing glasses, a white button down shirt, tie and black dress coat.

Noah W. Hallam

Attorney at Law

Water pouring in from a whole in the ceiling of a house.

SLB Obtains Strong Result in Construction Arbitration

Bob Sims and Sean Speciale recently defended a AAA construction industry arbitration stemming from a single rain event during a roof replacement.

Outdoor photograph of a young man with a beard wearing a blue button down shirt, tie and sport coat.

Sean M. Speciale

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Water pouring in from a whole in the ceiling of a house.

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SLB welcomes the opportunity to help dealerships or carriers facing aggressive consumer warranty or CLRA exposure.

An outdoor photograph of a well dressed man with gray hair, white button down and Navy blue jacket.

Daniel P. Costa

Partner

Winning: AAA Arbitration in San Francisco

Bob Sims obtained an Award in AAA Arbitration on a single family home located in San Francisco.

Bobby Dale Sims, Jr. Principal at Sims, Lawrence & Broghammer.

Bob Sims

Principal

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.

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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Outdoor photograph of a young man wearing glasses, a white button down shirt, tie and black dress coat.

Noah W. Hallam

Attorney at Law

Water pouring in from a whole in the ceiling of a house.

SLB Obtains Strong Result in Construction Arbitration

Bob Sims and Sean Speciale recently defended a AAA construction industry arbitration stemming from a single rain event during a roof replacement.

Outdoor photograph of a young man with a beard wearing a blue button down shirt, tie and sport coat.

Sean M. Speciale

Attorney at Law

Water pouring in from a whole in the ceiling of a house.

SLB Secures A Defense Verdict for Auto Dealership

SLB welcomes the opportunity to help dealerships or carriers facing aggressive consumer warranty or CLRA exposure.

An outdoor photograph of a well dressed man with gray hair, white button down and Navy blue jacket.

Daniel P. Costa

Partner