Winning: Trial on Non-Disclosure Issue – Granite Bay Home
Bob Sims obtained a verdict in a case involving an alleged non-disclosure of defects in a single family home in Granite Bay. As of the writing of this, while the verdict has been rendered cost issues are still being litigated.
Bob Sims
Principal
The Facts
This matter involved a single family home wherein plaintiff claimed that expansive soils were not disclosed to the plaintiffs during the sale of their home. They claimed problems with the stucco, concrete, drywall, drainage and pool. Plaintiff’s counsel requested an award of $724,224 in damages. Bob defended claiming that any indications of expansive soils were observable at the time of purchase.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff’s lowest demand was $125,000. Bob’s clients were uninsured and offered a total of $20,000 in a sliding scale prior to trial.
The Verdict
In January, an Award was issued for a total of $4,898. This is less than 1% of the claimed damages.
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Winning: Trial on Non-Disclosure Issue – Granite Bay Home
Bob Sims obtained a verdict in a case involving an alleged non-disclosure of defects in a single family home in Granite Bay. As of the writing of this, while the verdict has been rendered cost issues are still being litigated.
Bob Sims
Principal
The Facts
This matter involved a single family home wherein plaintiff claimed that expansive soils were not disclosed to the plaintiffs during the sale of their home. They claimed problems with the stucco, concrete, drywall, drainage and pool. Plaintiff’s counsel requested an award of $724,224 in damages. Bob defended claiming that any indications of expansive soils were observable at the time of purchase.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff’s lowest demand was $125,000. Bob’s clients were uninsured and offered a total of $20,000 in a sliding scale prior to trial.
The Verdict
In January, an Award was issued for a total of $4,898. This is less than 1% of the claimed damages.
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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.
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Winning: Trial on Non-Disclosure Issue – Granite Bay Home
Bob Sims obtained a verdict in a case involving an alleged non-disclosure of defects in a single family home in Granite Bay. As of the writing of this, while the verdict has been rendered cost issues are still being litigated.
Bob Sims
Principal
The Facts
This matter involved a single family home wherein plaintiff claimed that expansive soils were not disclosed to the plaintiffs during the sale of their home. They claimed problems with the stucco, concrete, drywall, drainage and pool. Plaintiff’s counsel requested an award of $724,224 in damages. Bob defended claiming that any indications of expansive soils were observable at the time of purchase.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff’s lowest demand was $125,000. Bob’s clients were uninsured and offered a total of $20,000 in a sliding scale prior to trial.
The Verdict
In January, an Award was issued for a total of $4,898. This is less than 1% of the claimed damages.
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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
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