Dec 5, 2019
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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Appointment to Serve on the Merit Selection Panel
Sims, Lawrence & Broghammer is pleased to announce that attorney Blaze Van Dine has been appointed by Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California to serve on the merit selection panel to assist the Court in the appointment of a magistrate judge in Redding, California.
Jan 12, 2026
Blaze Van Dine
Attorney at Law
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
Dec 5, 2019
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
Appointment to Serve on the Merit Selection Panel
Sims, Lawrence & Broghammer is pleased to announce that attorney Blaze Van Dine has been appointed by Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California to serve on the merit selection panel to assist the Court in the appointment of a magistrate judge in Redding, California.
Jan 12, 2026
Blaze Van Dine
Attorney at Law
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
Dec 5, 2019
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
Appointment to Serve on the Merit Selection Panel
Sims, Lawrence & Broghammer is pleased to announce that attorney Blaze Van Dine has been appointed by Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California to serve on the merit selection panel to assist the Court in the appointment of a magistrate judge in Redding, California.
Jan 12, 2026
Blaze Van Dine
Attorney at Law
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