Winning: Trial in Wine Country
Most recently, Ms. Cynthia Lawrence rang up a victory in Sonoma County Superior Court.
Cynthia Lawrence
Principal
The Facts
This matter involved a single family home wherein plaintiff claimed a litany of construction defects including drainage issues resulting in a flood, waterproofing problems, siding and window issues and various other issues. Plaintiff’s counsel requested the jury issue an award of $604,000.
Ms. Lawrence countered by pointing out that most of the defects were caused by the plaintiffs or the plaintiff’s design professionals.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff’s lowest demand was $500,000. Cynthia had offered as much as $300,000 with an indication that there might be a little more. A CCP § 998 was issued jointly with the only subcontractor in the case for a total of $200,000.
Prior to Trial, Ms. Lawrence had settled out a couple of parties for $159,999.
The Verdict
In July after 6 weeks of trial, the Jury* returned an award of $139,666.
This is $20,333 less than money in the bank from prior settlements obtained prior to trial from the parties whom were actually responsible for the awarded damages.
While litigation is expensive, as the client in this matter mentioned, we made money on this case!
This a tremendous win and a great result. Good Job Cynthia!
Past Articles
Sims, Lawrence & Broghammer LLP Announces Cynthia Lawrence as Co-Managing Partner
The Partners are delighted to announce that Cynthia Lawrence has been elevated to the role of Co-Managing Partner, effective immediately.
Bobby Dale Sims, Jr.
Co-Managing Partner
Favorable Federal Court Ruling on All Defense Positions
Motion for Leave to File Second Supplemental Complaint — DENIED
Eric T. Martinez
Attorney at Law
Defense Summary Judgment Victory Under the Privette Doctrine
Nicholas Des Rosier and Kayla Rosier v. Rocklin Motorsports Inc.
Daniel P. Costa
Partner
Winning: Trial in Wine Country
Most recently, Ms. Cynthia Lawrence rang up a victory in Sonoma County Superior Court.
Cynthia Lawrence
Principal
The Facts
This matter involved a single family home wherein plaintiff claimed a litany of construction defects including drainage issues resulting in a flood, waterproofing problems, siding and window issues and various other issues. Plaintiff’s counsel requested the jury issue an award of $604,000.
Ms. Lawrence countered by pointing out that most of the defects were caused by the plaintiffs or the plaintiff’s design professionals.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff’s lowest demand was $500,000. Cynthia had offered as much as $300,000 with an indication that there might be a little more. A CCP § 998 was issued jointly with the only subcontractor in the case for a total of $200,000.
Prior to Trial, Ms. Lawrence had settled out a couple of parties for $159,999.
The Verdict
In July after 6 weeks of trial, the Jury* returned an award of $139,666.
This is $20,333 less than money in the bank from prior settlements obtained prior to trial from the parties whom were actually responsible for the awarded damages.
While litigation is expensive, as the client in this matter mentioned, we made money on this case!
This a tremendous win and a great result. Good Job Cynthia!
Past Articles
Sims, Lawrence & Broghammer LLP Announces Cynthia Lawrence as Co-Managing Partner
The Partners are delighted to announce that Cynthia Lawrence has been elevated to the role of Co-Managing Partner, effective immediately.
Bobby Dale Sims, Jr.
Co-Managing Partner
Favorable Federal Court Ruling on All Defense Positions
Motion for Leave to File Second Supplemental Complaint — DENIED
Eric T. Martinez
Attorney at Law
Defense Summary Judgment Victory Under the Privette Doctrine
Nicholas Des Rosier and Kayla Rosier v. Rocklin Motorsports Inc.
Daniel P. Costa
Partner
Winning: Trial in Wine Country
Most recently, Ms. Cynthia Lawrence rang up a victory in Sonoma County Superior Court.
Cynthia Lawrence
Principal
The Facts
This matter involved a single family home wherein plaintiff claimed a litany of construction defects including drainage issues resulting in a flood, waterproofing problems, siding and window issues and various other issues. Plaintiff’s counsel requested the jury issue an award of $604,000.
Ms. Lawrence countered by pointing out that most of the defects were caused by the plaintiffs or the plaintiff’s design professionals.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff’s lowest demand was $500,000. Cynthia had offered as much as $300,000 with an indication that there might be a little more. A CCP § 998 was issued jointly with the only subcontractor in the case for a total of $200,000.
Prior to Trial, Ms. Lawrence had settled out a couple of parties for $159,999.
The Verdict
In July after 6 weeks of trial, the Jury* returned an award of $139,666.
This is $20,333 less than money in the bank from prior settlements obtained prior to trial from the parties whom were actually responsible for the awarded damages.
While litigation is expensive, as the client in this matter mentioned, we made money on this case!
This a tremendous win and a great result. Good Job Cynthia!
Past Articles
Sims, Lawrence & Broghammer LLP Announces Cynthia Lawrence as Co-Managing Partner
The Partners are delighted to announce that Cynthia Lawrence has been elevated to the role of Co-Managing Partner, effective immediately.
Bobby Dale Sims, Jr.
Co-Managing Partner
Favorable Federal Court Ruling on All Defense Positions
Motion for Leave to File Second Supplemental Complaint — DENIED
Eric T. Martinez
Attorney at Law
Defense Summary Judgment Victory Under the Privette Doctrine
Nicholas Des Rosier and Kayla Rosier v. Rocklin Motorsports Inc.
Daniel P. Costa
Partner