Dec 5, 2019
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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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: 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
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: 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
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