Winning: Truckee AAA Arbitration
In yet another AAA Arbitration, Bob Sims obtained an Award in AAA Arbitration on a single family home located in Truckee.

Bob Sims
Principal

The Facts
Plaintiffs claimed damage to two homes from drainage problems including a flood event that damaged the finished basement of the home. There were other assorted construction defects alleged. Claimant alleged 51,313,029 in damages. Bob defended claiming that the drainage system was installed according to plans and the system was overwhelmed by rains in excess of the plans criteria.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff’s lowest demand was $600,000. CCP § 998s were issued totaling $925,000. An offer of $150,000 was made to Claimant for all their damages.
The Verdict
In July of 2018, in response to the SI.3 million claim, an Award was issued for a total of $73,338.40. In addition, the Award made Bob ’s client the prevailing party’ on a 80%/20% basis (80% to our client). Attorney fees and cost motions are outstanding.
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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: Truckee AAA Arbitration
In yet another AAA Arbitration, Bob Sims obtained an Award in AAA Arbitration on a single family home located in Truckee.

Bob Sims
Principal

The Facts
Plaintiffs claimed damage to two homes from drainage problems including a flood event that damaged the finished basement of the home. There were other assorted construction defects alleged. Claimant alleged 51,313,029 in damages. Bob defended claiming that the drainage system was installed according to plans and the system was overwhelmed by rains in excess of the plans criteria.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff’s lowest demand was $600,000. CCP § 998s were issued totaling $925,000. An offer of $150,000 was made to Claimant for all their damages.
The Verdict
In July of 2018, in response to the SI.3 million claim, an Award was issued for a total of $73,338.40. In addition, the Award made Bob ’s client the prevailing party’ on a 80%/20% basis (80% to our client). Attorney fees and cost motions are outstanding.
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: Truckee AAA Arbitration
In yet another AAA Arbitration, Bob Sims obtained an Award in AAA Arbitration on a single family home located in Truckee.

Bob Sims
Principal

The Facts
Plaintiffs claimed damage to two homes from drainage problems including a flood event that damaged the finished basement of the home. There were other assorted construction defects alleged. Claimant alleged 51,313,029 in damages. Bob defended claiming that the drainage system was installed according to plans and the system was overwhelmed by rains in excess of the plans criteria.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff’s lowest demand was $600,000. CCP § 998s were issued totaling $925,000. An offer of $150,000 was made to Claimant for all their damages.
The Verdict
In July of 2018, in response to the SI.3 million claim, an Award was issued for a total of $73,338.40. In addition, the Award made Bob ’s client the prevailing party’ on a 80%/20% basis (80% to our client). Attorney fees and cost motions are outstanding.
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