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.
Read more
Privette Doctrine MSJ Victory for Property Owners Sued by Contractor's Employee
Sims, Lawrence & Broghammer’s Noah Hallam won his Motion for Summary Judgment in a case involving personal injury...
Noah W. Hallam
Attorney at Law
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.
Sean M. Speciale
Attorney at Law
SLB Secures A Defense Verdict for Auto Dealership
SLB welcomes the opportunity to help dealerships or carriers facing aggressive consumer warranty or CLRA exposure.
Daniel P. Costa
Partner
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.
Read more
Privette Doctrine MSJ Victory for Property Owners Sued by Contractor's Employee
Sims, Lawrence & Broghammer’s Noah Hallam won his Motion for Summary Judgment in a case involving personal injury...
Noah W. Hallam
Attorney at Law
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.
Sean M. Speciale
Attorney at Law
SLB Secures A Defense Verdict for Auto Dealership
SLB welcomes the opportunity to help dealerships or carriers facing aggressive consumer warranty or CLRA exposure.
Daniel P. Costa
Partner