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1 Todd A. Jones (Bar No. 198024)
tjones@archemorris.com CNDORSED
2 Gregory K. Federico (Bar No. 242184)
gfederico@archemorris.com
3 ARCHERNORRIS ^ f GAL PROCESS ^ 6
A Professional Law Corporation
4 301 University Avenue, Suite 110
Sacramento, Califomia 95825-5537
5 Telephone: 916.646.2480
Facsimile: 916.646.5696
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Attomeys for Defendants and Cross-Defendants
7 RICHARD KIRK RUYBALID, individually, and
dba CA CONSTRUCTION
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9 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
10 COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
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12 RODNEY ABBOTT and FLORENTINE CaseNo. 07AS04450
ABBOTT,
13 SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF
Plaintiffs, TODD A. JONES IN SUPPORT OF REPLY
14 TO PLAINTIFFS' OPPOSITION TO CA
CONSTRUCTION'S MOTION FOR
15 ATTORNEYS' FEES, EXPENSES AND
RONALD PAUL BRITSCHGI, et al., COSTS
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Defendants.
17 Date: April 8, 2011
Time: 9:30 a.m.
18 Dept: 43
Judge: Brian Van Camp
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Action Filed: September 24, 2007
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21 AND RELATED CROSS-ACTIONS.
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I, Todd A. Jones, declare:
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1. I am a partner with the law firm of Archer Norris, P.C, attomeys of record for
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Defendant RICHARD K. RUYBALID, individually and dba CA CONSTRUCTION (hereinafter
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"CA CONSTRUCTION"), on whose behalf I make the following declaration. I have personal
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knowledge ofthe matters herein stated and, if called as a witness, could and would competently
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NIC34I/1115090-1
SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF TODD A. JONES IN SUPPORT OF REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS'
OPPOSITION TO CA CONSTRUCTION'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, EXPENSES AND COSTS
1 testify thereto.
2 2. During this case, Plaintiffs' settlement demands were never under $319,000. At
3 trial. Plaintiffs sought in excess of $750,000 for a complete rebuild ofthe home, including the
4 costs of raising the level ofthe house and garage foundations to the level ofthe adjacent cul-de-
5 sac. Plaintiffs also sought disgorgement ofthe contract price ($53,000), treble damages up to
6 $10,000, a $500 penalty, and discretionary attomey's fees for various violations ofthe Business
7 & Professions Code. The total damages at trial fell in the ballpark of $813,500 to $ 1,000,000.
8 3. The contract between Plaintiffs FLORENTINE and RODNEY ABBOTT
9 (hereinafter "Plaintiffs") contains no express indemnity provision and it provides no express
10 indemnity rights to either party. CA CONSTRUCTION'S cross-complaint contains causes of
11 action for: (1) Implied Equitable Indemnity; (2) Comparative Indemnity; (3) Comparative
12 Negligence; (4) Contribution; and (5) Declaratory Relief. The Cross-Complaint does not contain
13 a breach of contract cause of action against Plaintiffs, or any party.
14 4. I am the managing partner of the Sacramento office of Archer Norris andthe
15 supervising attomey on all files handled in this office. I supervise the work of each attomey in
16 the Sacramento office. I closely supervised and authorized the work of each attomey that assisted
17 in the defense of CA CONSTRUCTION as further detailed in my prior declaration. I reviewed
18 and approved each bill in this case.
19 5. Attached as Exhibit "A" are tme and correct copies of billing entries generated by
20 Archer Norris pertaining to the defense of CA CONSTRUCTION, with certain attomey-client
21 privileged information redacted from the invoices. The fees cover the time period from
22 November 2, 2007 through Febmary 2, 2011. The total amount of attomey's fees incurred
23 through my firm in the defense of CA CONSTRUCTION at the trial court level was $207,494.00.
24 6. I am familiar and directly supervised the work performed by Greg Federico in this
25 case. Mr. Federico was the primary associate assigned to the defense of CA CONSTRUCTION.
26 Mr. Federico attended multiple meetings with the client in an effort to fully imderstand CA
27 CONSTRUCTION'S scope of work and involvement in the project. Mr. Federico reviewed and
28 summarized all written documents produced by CA CONSTRUCTION, Plaintiffs and all other
>^IC341/l 115090-1 2
SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF TODD A JONES IN SUPPORT OF REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS'
OPPOSITION TO CA CONSTRUCTION'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, EXPENSES AND COSTS
1 parties in this case. Mr. Federico drafted and responded to all written discovery. Mr. Federico
2 attended all but two (2) depositions in this case. Mr. Federico drafted and argued all dispositive
3 motions, all discovery motions, and all other law and motion matters. Mr. Federico coordinated
4 the Notice of Automatic Stay due to the client's bankmptcy, and ultimately the resumption of
5 proceedings at the trial court level once the stay was lifted. Mr. Federico attended all settlement
6 conferences and mediations. Mr. Federico reviewed, researched, drafted and assisted in argument
7 on all Motions in Limine. Mr. Federico consulted with CA CONSTRUCTION'S retained experts
8 in preparation for trial. Mr. Federico coordinated the appearance of CA CONSTRUCTION'S
9 witnesses at trial. Mr. Federico assisted in the defense of CA CONSTRUCTION at trial and CA
10 CONSTRUCTION is not seeking the recovery ofany attomeys' fees associated with Mr.
11 Federico's frial attendance time.
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13 I declare under penalty ofperjury under the laws ofthe State ofCalifomia that the
14 foregoing is tme and correct. Executed this 31st day of March 20 l i , at Sacramento, Califomia.
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N1C34I/I1I5090-I
SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF TODD A. JONES IN SUPPORT OF REPLY TO^'LAINTIFFS'
OPPOSITION TO CA CONSTRUCTION'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, EXPENSES AND COSTS
EXHIBIT "A"
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11/08^007 TAJ TODD A. JONES 010 18 50 telephone conference wllh adjuster Lourdes NlC-341 5020552 1
12A)4C007 lnvoice=308186 010 18.50 regarding stahJs of case snd dismissal of
Westem Surety
11/08/2007 T/U TODD A. JONES 0.20 37 00 dran request for dismissal of V\teslem Surely NlC-341 5020553 J
12/04/2007 lnvoica=308193 020 37 00 • 1
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11/08/2007 TAJ TODD A. JONES 0 20 37 00 draft correspondence to plaintiffs counsel NlC-341 5020559
12/04/2007 lnvolce=308196 0 20 37 00 Britton regartlng enclosed request lor
dismissal of Western Surety and Instructions
for lurther handling
11/13/2007 TAJ TODO A. JONES 020 37 00 review We in preparation fof client meeting NlC-341
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12/04/2007 lnvolee=308196 0 20 37 00
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11/13/2007 TAJ TODD A. JONES 210 38850 attend conference wilh clieni Richard and NIC,<341 ' 5020829
12A)4C007 lnvoice=308196 2.10 38&50 foreman Peter regarding case slahis, prefect
history, review of clients Job files and plan 1
fbr further handling
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11/13C007 QW QUINN DUBE 0.20 20 00 Analyze Hie materials m conjunction wiVt NlC-341 5013817
12/04^007 lnvoice°30819S 0J20 2000 crealing comprehensive insurance matrix
11/16/2007 TAJ TODD/v. JONES 020 37 00 receipt and review conespondence flam NlC-341 5018481
12/04/2007 lnvolc8^08198 0 20 37 OO plaintiffs counsel Bnlton regarding status
Ofthe case, request to conduct infomial
discovery and request lo meet Informally ,
onsite wllh plaintiff and experts
11/250007 TAJ TOODA.JONE§ 0 40 74 00 Draft conrespondence to plaintiffs counsel NlC-341 5018208
12A)4«007 lnvolce=30S19a 040 74 00 Britton regarding response to request to
conduct Informal discoveiy and schedule
Informal site Inspection with clients and
- experts
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11/2SQ007 TAJ TODD A JONES 010 1850 D(an email to expert Heryet regarding NlC-341 5018207
12A>4/2007 lnvoice<-30819e 010 18 50 potential rBtentlon as expert in new case and
case background infonnation
11/30/2007 TAJ TODD A. JONES 0,10 1850 receipt and review of correspondence from NlC-341 5026188
12/04«007 lnvolee=3081B8 010 1850 expert Govan regarding consulting services
agreement fnom Govan Associates
12/03^007 TAJ TODD A. JONES 010 1850 receipt and review cotrespondencs from NlC-341 5042838
02/08/2008 lnvolca=310640 010 1850 plaintlffs counsel Britton regarding
agreemenl to proposed site inspection
scheduie and dismissal of clients Surety
12/11/2007 QW QUINN DUBE 050 50 00 Update slatus of insurance matrix and thereby NlC-341 5043001
02X18/2008 lnvolC8=310640 OSO SOOO ensuring all mfonnation is cunent
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12/18«007 QW QUINN DUBE 0 20 20 OO Update status of Insurance matrix and thereby NlC-341 5046294 1
02A)8a008 lnvolce°310640 0.20 2000 ensuring all information is cuireni 1
12/20/2007 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 0 20 37 00 Receive and review writlen coirespondence NlC-341 5050300
02rt)8«00B lnvoice=310840 0 20 37 00 hxirn other defense counsel enclosing
dismissal for Western Surety Company
12/20/2007 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0 20 37 00 Receive and review written conespondence NlC-341 5050302
02rt)8/2008 lnvoice=310840 0,20 37 00 from other defense requesting Cross Complaint
for Indemnity Contribution and /Apportionment
of fault for CA Constmction
12«0«007 JCM JASUN C MOLINEUl 010 18 50 Receive and review wnlten correspondence NlC-341 S05O3O4
02A>8«008 lnvoice=310840 010 1850 from Plaintiffs enclosing substitution of
attomeys ,
12/20tt007 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 18.50 Receive and review /answer to Complaint ftom NlC-341 5050305
02/08/2008 lnvoice=310840 010 1850 Britschgi Construction
12/21/2007 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 18.50 Receh/e and review updated insurance matrix NiC-341 5050601
02/08/2008 ilnvoie8=310640 010 18 50 fbr insured
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101/23/2008' JCM JASUN C. MOUNELU 010 1850 Receive and review request for dismissal from j ' >IIC-341 1 5076493 1
02A)8/2008 lnvoice=310640 010 1850 plaintiffs of defendant Surety Company of the
Paafic
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01/23/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 010 18 50 Receive and review requesi for dismissal from MlC-341 [ 9076495 i
''OTmnooa lnvok»=31084O 010 18.50 plainhffs of defendant Western Surety
Company
02A)1/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 1850 Receive and review written correspondence NlC-341 5103788
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03/14/2008 lnvoice=312097 010 18 59 from Rnanoal Pacific Insurance Company
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enclosing denial of tender of defense for
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insured
02/01/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 030 55 50 Review and analyze pertineni portions of case NlC-341 5103790 I
03M4/2008 lnvolce=312097 030 55 50 file following receipt of denial of tender of
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defense from Financial Pacific Insurance 1
Company in preparation for potential
re-tender
02A>1/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 020 3700 Revise and prepare updated Insurance/Defense NlC-341 5103794
03/14/2008 lnvolco=312097 0 20 37 00 Coverage Matrix of insured lo reflect denial
of tender by Financial Pacilic Insurance
Company
02/07/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 060 11100 Review and analyze client job documents. NlC-341 5099055 -
03/14/2008 Involce5>312097 0 60 11100 insurance matrix and other pertinent portions
of the case file in preparation for written
1 con'espondence lo canlers enclosing requesi
for tender of defense coverage for insured
02A)7/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 1.10 20350 Prepare writlen correspondence to carriers. NlC-341 5099056
03/14/2008 lnvolce=312097 110 20350 Financial Pacilic Insurance and Catlln US,
enclosing request tor tender of defense
coverage fbr insured
JCM JASUN C MOLINELLI 1850 Receive and review written con^espondence NlC-341 6099057
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02A)8a008 010
03/14/2008 lnvolce=312097 010 18 50 from plaintiff counsel noticing withdrawal
* and enclosing plaintiffs' direcl contaci 1
:^ Information for further handling
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02A)8/200a JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 0 20 37 00 Conduct lelephone conference with plaintiffs NlC-341 [5099058 ;
03/14/2008 lnvolce=312097 0,20 37 00 regarding visual inspection of subject home
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02A)8«008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELLI 010 18 50 Conduct telephone conference with counsel fbr NlC-341 5099061
'"63A14C008 lnvoico=312097 010 18 50 Britschgi Constmction regarding visual
• Inspection of subject home
02A)8/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0 20 37 00 Conduct telephone conference with expert. NlC-341 5099063
03/14«008 lnvoice=312097 020 37 00 HeiyeL regarding visual inspeciion of 1
subject honw
02/11/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 110 203 50 Review and analyze comprehensive flie in NlC-341 5099067
03/14^008 lnvoice=312097 110 203 50 preparation for initial Litigation Report and 1
Utigation Budget to carrier i !
'02/11/2008 • ~ J C M ~ " JASUN C MOUNELU 170 314 50 Prepare Initial Utigation Report to carrier N]^C;^1_ 5099070 ;
• 03/14/2008 lnvalce=-312097 1.70 314 50 pursuant to AMLIN Litigation Guidelines '^ 1
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; 02/11/2008 JCM 1JASUN C MOUNELU 120 222 00 Prepare Initial Litigation Budget to earner NIC.341 15099072 '
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; 03/14/2008 invoice=312097 1,20 222 00 pursuant to AMLIN Litigation Guidelines
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02/11/2008 QW QUINN DUBE 010 1000 Update status of insuranca matrix and thereby NlC-341 15089870' "
lnvolce=312097 010 1000 ensuring an inlonnalion is cunent
03/14/2008
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02/12^008 QW QUINN DUBE 010 10 00 Update staius of pre-trial order compliance NlC-341 5091432
03/14/2008 involce=312097 010 10 00 matrix and thereby ensunng all Infonnalion
IS current
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02/12/2008 TODD A. JONES 030 55 50 telephone conference with plalnbffs counsel NlC-341 5097897
03/14/2008 lnvotee=312097 030 55 50 Flo /Abbott regarding status of the case.
withdrawal of plaintiffs attorney and request
lor onsite meeting
02/13C008 JCM JASUN C MOUNgLU 0.10 18 50 Receive and review writlen correspbndence via NlC-341 5099216
03/14/2008 lnvoiee=312097 0.10 1850 e-mail from adjuster re. tenders to olher
carriers
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02/13/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 18 50 Prepare wntten correspondence to adjuster NlC-341 5099218
03/14/2008 lnvoice=312097 010 18 50 via e-mail re tenders to other canlers
02/26fl008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0.10 1850 Place lelephone call to plaintiff, n o NlC-341 5102927 |
03/14/2008 lnvalce°312097 010 1850 AbbotLre defense access to subject
property for visual inspection with experts
Leave voice message
OTmeaooB JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 020 37 00 Conduct telephone conference wilh expert. NlC-341 5102930
03/14n008 lnvoice»312097 0 20 3700 Dave Heryet re visual inspection of subject
propeity
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] 02«6tt008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELLI 020 3700 Conduct telephone conference vnth counsel fbr NlC-341 5102932
lnvolce=312097
I 03/14/2003 020 37 00 Britschgi Constmction re visual inspection j
of subject property with experts
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1 02«9/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNEUI 010 1850 Conduct telephone conversation vnlh plaintifl NlC-341 5102920 '
1 03rt4/2008 lnvoice=312097 0.10 1850 to make final arrangements for visual 1
Inspeciion vidlh expert of sutiject property 1
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02/29/2008 JCM JASUN C. MOLINELU 010 1850 Prepare wntten conespondence via e-mail to NlC-341 5102926 i
03n 4^008 lnvolce=312097 010 18 50 insured re attendance al visual inspeciion I
of subject property 1
02fl9tt008 JCM JASUN C MOUNEUI 020 37 00 Receive and review Notice of Case Managemeni NlC-341 5103982 1
03/14/2008 lnvolce=312097 0.20 37 00 Conference and Order lo Appear from
Sacramento Superior Court
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1 03/03/2008 129 50 Review and analyze comprehensive ease file in
. O4rt)7/2008
... lnyoice°31286e 070 12950 preparafion for visual inspection of subject
1 . __ . property wllh expert consullanl and Insured
03A)3C008 JCM JASUN C. MOUNELU 050 92 50 Conduct meeting with expert, Heryet, and NlC-341 5115740
04/07/2008 lnvoice=312888 050 92 50 Insured, Ruyballd and employee Pete, in ^
preparafion fbr visual InspecUon of subject
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property
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03A)3/2008 JCM JASUN C. MOLINELU 280 518 00 Atlend and conduct visual Inspecfion of NlC-341 5115743
04/07/2008 lnvoice=312669 280 518 00 subject property wllh expert and Insured
03A)3/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0 80 148 00 Attend and conduct meeting with plainliffs NlC-341 5115749
04/07/2008 lnvoice=312668 0 80 148 00 and expert following site InspecUon In onJer
* to review blueprints and to discem
complaints ot plaintiffs related to the
constmction of home and wori< of insured
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03/03/2008 "JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 1850 Receive telephonic message from expert. NlC-341 5115981
04/07/2008 lnvoice=312686 010 18.50 HeryeLre site inspection
03A>3/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 1850 Receive telephonic message from expert's NlC-341 5115965
04/07/2008 invoice=312666 010 18 50 oflice, Govan S Associates, requesting further
documentabon re plaintiff claims In advance
of site inspecfion
03A)4a008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 1850 Receive telephonic message frnm Britschgi NlC-341 5115966
04/07/2008 invoieo=312666 010 18 50 Constmction re production of propeity
blueprints and plans
03rt)5/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 050 92 50 review and analyze comprehensive file to NlC-341
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lnvoice=312666 050
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...I...-I 92 50 detemiine appropriateness of cross-complaint
against other parties
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03/05/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 0 20 37 00 Review and analyze attorney notes taken at NlC-341 5119026
1 04/07/20081 lnvoice=312666 020 37 00 visual inspecfion of Ihe subject property
- with expert in preparation for updated slatus 1
report lo canier i
03/05/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 050 92 50 Review and analyze comprehenshie case lile in NlC-341 5119027 1
04«)7/2008 lnvolce=312666 050 92 50 preparafion for updated status report lo
canier
03/05n008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 18 50 Telephone cafi firom counsel for Britschgi NlC-341 5120573
04/07/2008 lnvolco=312666 0.10 18 50 Cbnslmcfionre cross complaint against
western Surety Constmcfion
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04A)7/2008 lnvoice»312666 0 70 129 SO file in preparatkin for updated staius report
to camer
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i 03/06/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 140 259 00 Prepare comprehensive updated status report NlC-341 5120588 ,
04/07/2008 lnvolce=312666 140 259 00 to canier along with recommendafions for • " • • 1
further handling
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1 03n0/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNEUI 010 18 50 Receive and review written correspondence NlC-341 5131609
! 04A)7/2008 lnvolee=312666 010 1850 from plaintiffs fonner counsel requesting to
be removed from global POS !
03n 0/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 18 50 Receive and review wntten conespondence NlC-341 5131811
, 04/07/2008 lnvaice°312666 0.10 18 50 from plaintiff's former counsel enclosing
i court endorsed substitution of attomey
03/10/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 010 18 50 Receive and review mandatory case management NlC-341 6131660
04/07/2008 lnvolce=412666 010 1850 conference statement from Bnlschgi
Constmcfion
03/10ffi008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 1850 Receive and review mediation statement firom NlC-341 ,5131652
04/07/2008 Involee=312668 010 18.50 Bntschgi Constmcfion
03rt 1/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINEUl 0 30 55 50 Conduct teleconference wilh other defense NlC-34i S12S568
04A17/2008 lnvolce=>312666 ~ 030 55 50 counsel, Lundgren. regarding our request to
dismiss Westem Surely from cross complaint 1
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03rt 1/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0 20 37.00 Review file and prepare elecbenlc NlC-341 5128609 i
04A)7/2008 lnvoice='312666 0 20 37 00 conespondence lo adjuster Vaquerano, as per
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•y requesi. with status update reganling tenders i
for defense to olher canlers 1
03/14/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 0 40 74 00 Conduct teleconference with counsel fbr NlC-341 5120565
04/07/2008 lnvolce=312666 040 74 00 BntschI Constmction regarding further
handling of defense againsi pro per plaintiff
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03/14/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0.20 37 00 Recieve and conduct telephone call with Bob NlC-341 5120596
04/07/2008 lnvolee=312666 0,20 37 00 Sobraske of Wbstem Surely regarding cross
complaint of Britschgi Constmcfion
03rt4/20O8 JCM JASUN C. MOLINELU 040 74 00 Conduct telephone inlennew with clieni NlC-341 5133047
04/07/2008 lnvolce=312666 0 40 74 00 contact and PMK, Pete Atehinson
03AI7/2008 JCM JASUN C. MOUNELU OSO 92 50 Review and analyze case file In preparafion NlC-341 5128792
04/07/2008 lnvolce=<312668 050 92 50 for mandaloiy meeting and conference wilh all
parties pnor lo Case Management Conference
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03/17/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 130 240.50 Attend and conduct mandatory meefing and NlC-341 5128794
04A)7/2008 lnvolce=312666 130 240 50 conference seeking resohifion with afi
parties pnor to Case Managemeni Conference
03«W2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 040 74 00 Conduct teleconference with pro per NlC-341 5133S71
04/07/2008 lnvoice=312666 040 74 00 plainfiff, Flo /Abbott, seeking demand and
t}asis for complaints against insured
03^8/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUN£LU 010 18 50 Receive and review written conespondence NiC-341 5129371
04rt)7/2008 lnvolce=312666 010 1850 from fonner plainfiff counsel enclosing
endorsed Substitution of Attomey for
Plainfiff in pro per
0301/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 0 20 37 00 Receive and review written con-espondence NiC-341 5130885
04/07/2008 lnvoice=312666 0 20 37 00 ffom plamfiff enclosing nofice of
substitufion of counsel wllh new lawyer
03«1/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 18.50 Receive and review Amendment to Complaint NIC-341 5131018
04A)7/2008 lnvoice=312666 010 18 50 adding El Dorado Design & Build dba
Groundbreakers as ROE 1
04/01/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0 30 55 50 Conduct teleconference and meefing wltti NIC-341 [5136864 !
05^7/2008 lnvolce=314172 030 55 50 adjuster, Lourdice Vaquerano, regarding ! j
status of case and further handling and '
liabihty analysis
04/02«008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 050 9250 Review and analyze case file in preparafion NIC-341 ^50884
05/07/2008 lnvotae=314172 050 92 50 for mandatoiy case managemeni conference with
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05n)7/2008 lnvolce=314172 140 25900 conference with court
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04/10/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINEUl 010 18 50 Receive and review wntten conespondence NIC-341 5154381
OSA37/2O08 lnvoice=314172 0.10 18 50 tmm Westem Surety Company regarding
dismissal of cross complaint ttiereagamst
, 04/14/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINEUl 010 1850 Receive and review wntien conespondence NIC-341 5150749
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04rt4«008 JCM JASUN C MOUNEUI 020 37.00 Review and analyze site inspecfion photos NIC-341 5150751
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05/07/2008 lnvoice=314172 010 1850 adjuster, Vaquerano. regarding expert photos
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analyze further job documenu
0407/2008 JCM JASUN C. MOUNELU 090 166 50 Review and analyze catalog of photographs NIC-341 5164457"
05/07/2008 involee»314172 090 16650 taken by expert consullanL HeryeL at visual
Inspecfion of subject property in order to
I detemilno evldenfiaiy value (108 photographs)
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05/07/2008 lnvolee=314172 0 20 37 00 ftom DMA Claims Service on behalfof Lloyds
of London noficing Invesfigafion Into claims
and requesi for lender of defense
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06rt)6O008 lnvolee'315451 060 11100 Britschgi Consfiucfion
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Mii r— - . _I ~'~* "««- L , ^ 1 Todd A. Jones (Bar No. 198024) tjones@archemorris.com CNDORSED 2 Gregory K. Federico (Bar No. 242184) gfederico@archemorris.com 3 ARCHERNORRIS ^ f GAL PROCESS ^ 6 A Professional Law Corporation 4 301 University Avenue, Suite 110 Sacramento, Califomia 95825-5537 5 Telephone: 916.646.2480 Facsimile: 916.646.5696 6 Attomeys for Defendants and Cross-Defendants 7 RICHARD KIRK RUYBALID, individually, and dba CA CONSTRUCTION 8 9 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 10 COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO 11 12 RODNEY ABBOTT and FLORENTINE CaseNo. 07AS04450 ABBOTT, 13 SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF Plaintiffs, TODD A. JONES IN SUPPORT OF REPLY 14 TO PLAINTIFFS' OPPOSITION TO CA CONSTRUCTION'S MOTION FOR 15 ATTORNEYS' FEES, EXPENSES AND RONALD PAUL BRITSCHGI, et al., COSTS 16 Defendants. 17 Date: April 8, 2011 Time: 9:30 a.m. 18 Dept: 43 Judge: Brian Van Camp 19 Action Filed: September 24, 2007 20 21 AND RELATED CROSS-ACTIONS. 22 23 I, Todd A. Jones, declare: 24 1. I am a partner with the law firm of Archer Norris, P.C, attomeys of record for 25 Defendant RICHARD K. RUYBALID, individually and dba CA CONSTRUCTION (hereinafter 26 "CA CONSTRUCTION"), on whose behalf I make the following declaration. I have personal 27 knowledge ofthe matters herein stated and, if called as a witness, could and would competently 28 NIC34I/1115090-1 SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF TODD A. JONES IN SUPPORT OF REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS' OPPOSITION TO CA CONSTRUCTION'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, EXPENSES AND COSTS 1 testify thereto. 2 2. During this case, Plaintiffs' settlement demands were never under $319,000. At 3 trial. Plaintiffs sought in excess of $750,000 for a complete rebuild ofthe home, including the 4 costs of raising the level ofthe house and garage foundations to the level ofthe adjacent cul-de- 5 sac. Plaintiffs also sought disgorgement ofthe contract price ($53,000), treble damages up to 6 $10,000, a $500 penalty, and discretionary attomey's fees for various violations ofthe Business 7 & Professions Code. The total damages at trial fell in the ballpark of $813,500 to $ 1,000,000. 8 3. The contract between Plaintiffs FLORENTINE and RODNEY ABBOTT 9 (hereinafter "Plaintiffs") contains no express indemnity provision and it provides no express 10 indemnity rights to either party. CA CONSTRUCTION'S cross-complaint contains causes of 11 action for: (1) Implied Equitable Indemnity; (2) Comparative Indemnity; (3) Comparative 12 Negligence; (4) Contribution; and (5) Declaratory Relief. The Cross-Complaint does not contain 13 a breach of contract cause of action against Plaintiffs, or any party. 14 4. I am the managing partner of the Sacramento office of Archer Norris andthe 15 supervising attomey on all files handled in this office. I supervise the work of each attomey in 16 the Sacramento office. I closely supervised and authorized the work of each attomey that assisted 17 in the defense of CA CONSTRUCTION as further detailed in my prior declaration. I reviewed 18 and approved each bill in this case. 19 5. Attached as Exhibit "A" are tme and correct copies of billing entries generated by 20 Archer Norris pertaining to the defense of CA CONSTRUCTION, with certain attomey-client 21 privileged information redacted from the invoices. The fees cover the time period from 22 November 2, 2007 through Febmary 2, 2011. The total amount of attomey's fees incurred 23 through my firm in the defense of CA CONSTRUCTION at the trial court level was $207,494.00. 24 6. I am familiar and directly supervised the work performed by Greg Federico in this 25 case. Mr. Federico was the primary associate assigned to the defense of CA CONSTRUCTION. 26 Mr. Federico attended multiple meetings with the client in an effort to fully imderstand CA 27 CONSTRUCTION'S scope of work and involvement in the project. Mr. Federico reviewed and 28 summarized all written documents produced by CA CONSTRUCTION, Plaintiffs and all other >^IC341/l 115090-1 2 SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF TODD A JONES IN SUPPORT OF REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS' OPPOSITION TO CA CONSTRUCTION'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, EXPENSES AND COSTS 1 parties in this case. Mr. Federico drafted and responded to all written discovery. Mr. Federico 2 attended all but two (2) depositions in this case. Mr. Federico drafted and argued all dispositive 3 motions, all discovery motions, and all other law and motion matters. Mr. Federico coordinated 4 the Notice of Automatic Stay due to the client's bankmptcy, and ultimately the resumption of 5 proceedings at the trial court level once the stay was lifted. Mr. Federico attended all settlement 6 conferences and mediations. Mr. Federico reviewed, researched, drafted and assisted in argument 7 on all Motions in Limine. Mr. Federico consulted with CA CONSTRUCTION'S retained experts 8 in preparation for trial. Mr. Federico coordinated the appearance of CA CONSTRUCTION'S 9 witnesses at trial. Mr. Federico assisted in the defense of CA CONSTRUCTION at trial and CA 10 CONSTRUCTION is not seeking the recovery ofany attomeys' fees associated with Mr. 11 Federico's frial attendance time. 12 13 I declare under penalty ofperjury under the laws ofthe State ofCalifomia that the 14 foregoing is tme and correct. Executed this 31st day of March 20 l i , at Sacramento, Califomia. 15 16 TODD A. JONES 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 N1C34I/I1I5090-I SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF TODD A. JONES IN SUPPORT OF REPLY TO^'LAINTIFFS' OPPOSITION TO CA CONSTRUCTION'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, EXPENSES AND COSTS EXHIBIT "A" Billed and Unbilled Recap Of Time Dete' "^llC-341 - ABBOTT. RODNEY V BRITSCHGI C T. (CAL CONST)] PageZ Client NIC - NAVIGATORS INSURANC. -MPANY 2/3/2011 4 49 09 PM i^s 1 ^ ilif^^M•-^^^1 12AW2007 lnxfOice=308198' 010 feSSfMifi^R^RI^^Sfi 18 50 Sobraske regarding dismissal ofWestem — ^IS^^fe^Si .'•J Surety , i 11/08^007 TAJ TODD A. JONES 010 18 50 telephone conference wllh adjuster Lourdes NlC-341 5020552 1 12A)4C007 lnvoice=308186 010 18.50 regarding stahJs of case snd dismissal of Westem Surety 11/08/2007 T/U TODD A. JONES 0.20 37 00 dran request for dismissal of V\teslem Surely NlC-341 5020553 J 12/04/2007 lnvoica=308193 020 37 00 • 1 1 11/08/2007 TAJ TODD A. JONES 0 20 37 00 draft correspondence to plaintiffs counsel NlC-341 5020559 12/04/2007 lnvolce=308196 0 20 37 00 Britton regartlng enclosed request lor dismissal of Western Surety and Instructions for lurther handling 11/13/2007 TAJ TODO A. JONES 020 37 00 review We in preparation fof client meeting NlC-341 :5020828 ""'.:] 12/04/2007 lnvolee=308196 0 20 37 00 ! 11/13/2007 TAJ TODD A. JONES 210 38850 attend conference wilh clieni Richard and NIC,<341 ' 5020829 12A)4C007 lnvoice=308196 2.10 38&50 foreman Peter regarding case slahis, prefect history, review of clients Job files and plan 1 fbr further handling • ^ 11/13C007 QW QUINN DUBE 0.20 20 00 Analyze Hie materials m conjunction wiVt NlC-341 5013817 12/04^007 lnvoice°30819S 0J20 2000 crealing comprehensive insurance matrix 11/16/2007 TAJ TODD/v. JONES 020 37 00 receipt and review conespondence flam NlC-341 5018481 12/04/2007 lnvolc8^08198 0 20 37 OO plaintiffs counsel Bnlton regarding status Ofthe case, request to conduct infomial discovery and request lo meet Informally , onsite wllh plaintiff and experts 11/250007 TAJ TOODA.JONE§ 0 40 74 00 Draft conrespondence to plaintiffs counsel NlC-341 5018208 12A)4«007 lnvolce=30S19a 040 74 00 Britton regarding response to request to conduct Informal discoveiy and schedule Informal site Inspection with clients and - experts , 11/2SQ007 TAJ TODD A JONES 010 1850 D(an email to expert Heryet regarding NlC-341 5018207 12A>4/2007 lnvoice<-30819e 010 18 50 potential rBtentlon as expert in new case and case background infonnation 11/30/2007 TAJ TODD A. JONES 0,10 1850 receipt and review of correspondence from NlC-341 5026188 12/04«007 lnvolee=3081B8 010 1850 expert Govan regarding consulting services agreement fnom Govan Associates 12/03^007 TAJ TODD A. JONES 010 1850 receipt and review cotrespondencs from NlC-341 5042838 02/08/2008 lnvolca=310640 010 1850 plaintlffs counsel Britton regarding agreemenl to proposed site inspection scheduie and dismissal of clients Surety 12/11/2007 QW QUINN DUBE 050 50 00 Update slatus of insurance matrix and thereby NlC-341 5043001 02X18/2008 lnvolC8=310640 OSO SOOO ensuring all mfonnation is cunent , 12/18«007 QW QUINN DUBE 0 20 20 OO Update status of Insurance matrix and thereby NlC-341 5046294 1 02A)8a008 lnvolce°310640 0.20 2000 ensuring all information is cuireni 1 12/20/2007 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 0 20 37 00 Receive and review writlen coirespondence NlC-341 5050300 02rt)8«00B lnvoice=310840 0 20 37 00 hxirn other defense counsel enclosing dismissal for Western Surety Company 12/20/2007 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0 20 37 00 Receive and review written conespondence NlC-341 5050302 02rt)8/2008 lnvoice=310840 0,20 37 00 from other defense requesting Cross Complaint for Indemnity Contribution and /Apportionment of fault for CA Constmction 12«0«007 JCM JASUN C MOLINEUl 010 18 50 Receive and review wnlten correspondence NlC-341 S05O3O4 02A>8«008 lnvoice=310840 010 1850 from Plaintiffs enclosing substitution of attomeys , 12/20tt007 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 18.50 Receive and review /answer to Complaint ftom NlC-341 5050305 02/08/2008 lnvoice=310840 010 1850 Britschgi Construction 12/21/2007 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 18.50 Receh/e and review updated insurance matrix NiC-341 5050601 02/08/2008 ilnvoie8=310640 010 18 50 fbr insured - - 1 Billed and Unbilled Recap Of Time Det? 'IC-341 - ABBOTT. RODNEY V BRITSCHGI C T (CAL CONST)] Pages Client NIC - NAVIGATORS I N S U R A N C L >MPANY 2/3/20114 49 09 PM i^B^B ^^RfiWI '^MiSM MC^MjiS-^M^^^^M^Mi^ i^MMM^M 101/23/2008' JCM JASUN C. MOUNELU 010 1850 Receive and review request for dismissal from j ' >IIC-341 1 5076493 1 02A)8/2008 lnvoice=310640 010 1850 plaintiffs of defendant Surety Company of the Paafic i , 01/23/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 010 18 50 Receive and review requesi for dismissal from MlC-341 [ 9076495 i ''OTmnooa lnvok»=31084O 010 18.50 plainhffs of defendant Western Surety Company 02A)1/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 1850 Receive and review written correspondence NlC-341 5103788 1- 03/14/2008 lnvoice=312097 010 18 59 from Rnanoal Pacific Insurance Company ! enclosing denial of tender of defense for i insured 02/01/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 030 55 50 Review and analyze pertineni portions of case NlC-341 5103790 I 03M4/2008 lnvolce=312097 030 55 50 file following receipt of denial of tender of 1 defense from Financial Pacific Insurance 1 Company in preparation for potential re-tender 02A>1/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 020 3700 Revise and prepare updated Insurance/Defense NlC-341 5103794 03/14/2008 lnvolco=312097 0 20 37 00 Coverage Matrix of insured lo reflect denial of tender by Financial Pacilic Insurance Company 02/07/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 060 11100 Review and analyze client job documents. NlC-341 5099055 - 03/14/2008 Involce5>312097 0 60 11100 insurance matrix and other pertinent portions of the case file in preparation for written 1 con'espondence lo canlers enclosing requesi for tender of defense coverage for insured 02A)7/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 1.10 20350 Prepare writlen correspondence to carriers. NlC-341 5099056 03/14/2008 lnvolce=312097 110 20350 Financial Pacilic Insurance and Catlln US, enclosing request tor tender of defense coverage fbr insured JCM JASUN C MOLINELLI 1850 Receive and review written con^espondence NlC-341 6099057 ' . 02A)8a008 010 03/14/2008 lnvolce=312097 010 18 50 from plaintiff counsel noticing withdrawal * and enclosing plaintiffs' direcl contaci 1 :^ Information for further handling r- - -i 02A)8/200a JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 0 20 37 00 Conduct lelephone conference with plaintiffs NlC-341 [5099058 ; 03/14/2008 lnvolce=312097 0,20 37 00 regarding visual inspection of subject home ! 02A)8«008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELLI 010 18 50 Conduct telephone conference with counsel fbr NlC-341 5099061 '"63A14C008 lnvoico=312097 010 18 50 Britschgi Constmction regarding visual • Inspection of subject home 02A)8/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0 20 37 00 Conduct telephone conference with expert. NlC-341 5099063 03/14«008 lnvoice=312097 020 37 00 HeiyeL regarding visual inspeciion of 1 subject honw 02/11/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 110 203 50 Review and analyze comprehensive flie in NlC-341 5099067 03/14^008 lnvoice=312097 110 203 50 preparation for initial Litigation Report and 1 Utigation Budget to carrier i ! '02/11/2008 • ~ J C M ~ " JASUN C MOUNELU 170 314 50 Prepare Initial Utigation Report to carrier N]^C;^1_ 5099070 ; • 03/14/2008 lnvalce=-312097 1.70 314 50 pursuant to AMLIN Litigation Guidelines '^ 1 !• i. I ; 02/11/2008 JCM 1JASUN C MOUNELU 120 222 00 Prepare Initial Litigation Budget to earner NIC.341 15099072 ' i ; ; 03/14/2008 invoice=312097 1,20 222 00 pursuant to AMLIN Litigation Guidelines 1- •• 1 02/11/2008 QW QUINN DUBE 010 1000 Update status of insuranca matrix and thereby NlC-341 15089870' " lnvolce=312097 010 1000 ensuring an inlonnalion is cunent 03/14/2008 ' i 02/12^008 QW QUINN DUBE 010 10 00 Update staius of pre-trial order compliance NlC-341 5091432 03/14/2008 involce=312097 010 10 00 matrix and thereby ensunng all Infonnalion IS current TAJ •' ,• 1 02/12/2008 TODD A. JONES 030 55 50 telephone conference with plalnbffs counsel NlC-341 5097897 03/14/2008 lnvotee=312097 030 55 50 Flo /Abbott regarding status of the case. withdrawal of plaintiffs attorney and request lor onsite meeting 02/13C008 JCM JASUN C MOUNgLU 0.10 18 50 Receive and review writlen correspbndence via NlC-341 5099216 03/14/2008 lnvoiee=312097 0.10 1850 e-mail from adjuster re. tenders to olher carriers Billed and Unbilled Recap Of Time Detr NlC-341 - ABBOTT, RODNEY V BRITSCHGI C T. (CAL. CONST)] Page 4 Client-NIC - NAVIGATORS INSURANC. JMPANY 2/3/2011 4 49 09 PM ^'i&Mi^ g ^ ^ ^ ^ M I^^M B!31^S^^^^^^^^R .cr. /" | | | ^ - 02/13/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 18 50 Prepare wntten correspondence to adjuster NlC-341 5099218 03/14/2008 lnvoice=312097 010 18 50 via e-mail re tenders to other canlers 02/26fl008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0.10 1850 Place lelephone call to plaintiff, n o NlC-341 5102927 | 03/14/2008 lnvalce°312097 010 1850 AbbotLre defense access to subject property for visual inspection with experts Leave voice message OTmeaooB JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 020 37 00 Conduct telephone conference wilh expert. NlC-341 5102930 03/14n008 lnvoice»312097 0 20 3700 Dave Heryet re visual inspection of subject propeity 1 ] 02«6tt008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELLI 020 3700 Conduct telephone conference vnth counsel fbr NlC-341 5102932 lnvolce=312097 I 03/14/2003 020 37 00 Britschgi Constmction re visual inspection j of subject property with experts , ., 1 02«9/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNEUI 010 1850 Conduct telephone conversation vnlh plaintifl NlC-341 5102920 ' 1 03rt4/2008 lnvoice=312097 0.10 1850 to make final arrangements for visual 1 Inspeciion vidlh expert of sutiject property 1 j 02/29/2008 JCM JASUN C. MOLINELU 010 1850 Prepare wntten conespondence via e-mail to NlC-341 5102926 i 03n 4^008 lnvolce=312097 010 18 50 insured re attendance al visual inspeciion I of subject property 1 02fl9tt008 JCM JASUN C MOUNEUI 020 37 00 Receive and review Notice of Case Managemeni NlC-341 5103982 1 03/14/2008 lnvolce=312097 0.20 37 00 Conference and Order lo Appear from Sacramento Superior Court ! JCM JASUN C MOUNELLI 070 NlC-341 ^ 5115739 i 1 03/03/2008 129 50 Review and analyze comprehensive ease file in . O4rt)7/2008 ... lnyoice°31286e 070 12950 preparafion for visual inspection of subject 1 . __ . property wllh expert consullanl and Insured 03A)3C008 JCM JASUN C. MOUNELU 050 92 50 Conduct meeting with expert, Heryet, and NlC-341 5115740 04/07/2008 lnvoice=312888 050 92 50 Insured, Ruyballd and employee Pete, in ^ preparafion fbr visual InspecUon of subject - property _ 03A)3/2008 JCM JASUN C. MOLINELU 280 518 00 Atlend and conduct visual Inspecfion of NlC-341 5115743 04/07/2008 lnvoice=312669 280 518 00 subject property wllh expert and Insured 03A)3/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0 80 148 00 Attend and conduct meeting with plainliffs NlC-341 5115749 04/07/2008 lnvoice=312668 0 80 148 00 and expert following site InspecUon In onJer * to review blueprints and to discem complaints ot plaintiffs related to the constmction of home and wori< of insured 1 r I 1 03/03/2008 "JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 1850 Receive telephonic message from expert. NlC-341 5115981 04/07/2008 lnvoice=312686 010 18.50 HeryeLre site inspection 03A>3/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 1850 Receive telephonic message from expert's NlC-341 5115965 04/07/2008 invoice=312666 010 18 50 oflice, Govan S Associates, requesting further documentabon re plaintiff claims In advance of site inspecfion 03A)4a008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 1850 Receive telephonic message frnm Britschgi NlC-341 5115966 04/07/2008 invoieo=312666 010 18 50 Constmction re production of propeity blueprints and plans 03rt)5/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 050 92 50 review and analyze comprehensive file to NlC-341 t^5115990 __ lnvoice=312666 050 I (J4/b7/2008j ...I...-I 92 50 detemiine appropriateness of cross-complaint against other parties L; — 1i ' 03/05/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 0 20 37 00 Review and analyze attorney notes taken at NlC-341 5119026 1 04/07/20081 lnvoice=312666 020 37 00 visual inspecfion of Ihe subject property - with expert in preparation for updated slatus 1 report lo canier i 03/05/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 050 92 50 Review and analyze comprehenshie case lile in NlC-341 5119027 1 04«)7/2008 lnvolce=312666 050 92 50 preparafion for updated status report lo canier 03/05n008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 18 50 Telephone cafi firom counsel for Britschgi NlC-341 5120573 04/07/2008 lnvolco=312666 0.10 18 50 Cbnslmcfionre cross complaint against western Surety Constmcfion Billed and Unbilled Recap Of Time Def 'NlC-341 - ABBOTT. RODNEY V BRITSCHGI < "5T (CAL CONST.)] Pages Client.NlC - NAVIGATORS INSURANC JMPANY 2/3/20114 49 09 PM 4M %B V^S^M '^03/06^008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0 70 ^ ^ ^ S i M ^ f c ^ f i l S ^ ^ R ^ S ^ S ^B .129 Sd Review and analyze pertineni portions of case NlC-341 5120587 _ ^ 04A)7/2008 lnvoice»312666 0 70 129 SO file in preparatkin for updated staius report to camer --i i 03/06/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 140 259 00 Prepare comprehensive updated status report NlC-341 5120588 , 04/07/2008 lnvolce=312666 140 259 00 to canier along with recommendafions for • " • • 1 further handling i 1 03n0/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNEUI 010 18 50 Receive and review written correspondence NlC-341 5131609 ! 04A)7/2008 lnvolee=312666 010 1850 from plaintiffs fonner counsel requesting to be removed from global POS ! 03n 0/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 18 50 Receive and review wntten conespondence NlC-341 5131811 , 04/07/2008 lnvaice°312666 0.10 18 50 from plaintiff's former counsel enclosing i court endorsed substitution of attomey 03/10/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 010 18 50 Receive and review mandatory case management NlC-341 6131660 04/07/2008 lnvolce=412666 010 1850 conference statement from Bnlschgi Constmcfion 03/10ffi008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 1850 Receive and review mediation statement firom NlC-341 ,5131652 04/07/2008 Involee=312668 010 18.50 Bntschgi Constmcfion 03rt 1/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINEUl 0 30 55 50 Conduct teleconference wilh other defense NlC-34i S12S568 04A17/2008 lnvolce=>312666 ~ 030 55 50 counsel, Lundgren. regarding our request to dismiss Westem Surely from cross complaint 1 ; 03rt 1/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0 20 37.00 Review file and prepare elecbenlc NlC-341 5128609 i 04A)7/2008 lnvoice='312666 0 20 37 00 conespondence lo adjuster Vaquerano, as per 1- 1 •y requesi. with status update reganling tenders i for defense to olher canlers 1 03/14/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 0 40 74 00 Conduct teleconference with counsel fbr NlC-341 5120565 04/07/2008 lnvolce=312666 040 74 00 BntschI Constmction regarding further handling of defense againsi pro per plaintiff - 03/14/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0.20 37 00 Recieve and conduct telephone call with Bob NlC-341 5120596 04/07/2008 lnvolee=312666 0,20 37 00 Sobraske of Wbstem Surely regarding cross complaint of Britschgi Constmcfion 03rt4/20O8 JCM JASUN C. MOLINELU 040 74 00 Conduct telephone inlennew with clieni NlC-341 5133047 04/07/2008 lnvolce=312666 0 40 74 00 contact and PMK, Pete Atehinson 03AI7/2008 JCM JASUN C. MOUNELU OSO 92 50 Review and analyze case file In preparafion NlC-341 5128792 04/07/2008 lnvolce=<312668 050 92 50 for mandaloiy meeting and conference wilh all parties pnor lo Case Management Conference . 03/17/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 130 240.50 Attend and conduct mandatory meefing and NlC-341 5128794 04A)7/2008 lnvolce=312666 130 240 50 conference seeking resohifion with afi parties pnor to Case Managemeni Conference 03«W2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 040 74 00 Conduct teleconference with pro per NlC-341 5133S71 04/07/2008 lnvoice=312666 040 74 00 plainfiff, Flo /Abbott, seeking demand and t}asis for complaints against insured 03^8/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUN£LU 010 18 50 Receive and review written conespondence NiC-341 5129371 04rt)7/2008 lnvolce=312666 010 1850 from fonner plainfiff counsel enclosing endorsed Substitution of Attomey for Plainfiff in pro per 0301/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 0 20 37 00 Receive and review written con-espondence NiC-341 5130885 04/07/2008 lnvoice=312666 0 20 37 00 ffom plamfiff enclosing nofice of substitufion of counsel wllh new lawyer 03«1/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 010 18.50 Receive and review Amendment to Complaint NIC-341 5131018 04A)7/2008 lnvoice=312666 010 18 50 adding El Dorado Design & Build dba Groundbreakers as ROE 1 04/01/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0 30 55 50 Conduct teleconference and meefing wltti NIC-341 [5136864 ! 05^7/2008 lnvolce=314172 030 55 50 adjuster, Lourdice Vaquerano, regarding ! j status of case and further handling and ' liabihty analysis 04/02«008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 050 9250 Review and analyze case file in preparafion NIC-341 ^50884 05/07/2008 lnvotae=314172 050 92 50 for mandatoiy case managemeni conference with i - 1 Billed and Unbilled Recap Of Time Det NIC-341 - ABBOTT, RODNEY V BRITSCHGI ( ;T. 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"" VTS£ ^ ^ 1^ ^ S^^#^^! \ -~i ^9M'^^^^&i9^^^^^^^^SM ^H^^HIJ;^^^ i3-."?%'i' court „?vft 04/03/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 140 259 00 Attend and conduct mandatoiy casa management I^IC-341 '5150885 j 05n)7/2008 lnvolce=314172 140 25900 conference with court . 04/10/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINEUl 010 18 50 Receive and review wntten conespondence NIC-341 5154381 OSA37/2O08 lnvoice=314172 0.10 18 50 tmm Westem Surety Company regarding dismissal of cross complaint ttiereagamst , 04/14/2008 JCM JASUN C MOLINEUl 010 1850 Receive and review wntien conespondence NIC-341 5150749 05A37/2008 lnvolce=314172 010 1850 from expert, HeiyeL enclosing site ) Inspecfion photos I 04rt4«008 JCM JASUN C MOUNEUI 020 37.00 Review and analyze site inspecfion photos NIC-341 5150751 05A)7/2008 lnvoice=314172 0 20 37 00 taken by experL Heryet 04/14/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNEUI 010 18 50 Prepare brief wntien coirespondence to NIC-341 5150756 05/07/2008 lnvoice=314172 010 1850 adjuster, Vaquerano. regarding expert photos 04/150008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 1J0 277.50 Conduct meefing and conference wltti cOenl NIC-341 5154437 05/07/2008 lnvolce=314172 ISO 277 50 contact, Pete Atehinson, to oblain and analyze further job documenu 0407/2008 JCM JASUN C. MOUNELU 090 166 50 Review and analyze catalog of photographs NIC-341 5164457" 05/07/2008 involee»314172 090 16650 taken by expert consullanL HeryeL at visual Inspecfion of subject property in order to I detemilno evldenfiaiy value (108 photographs) 04/23/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0 20 37 00 receive and review writlen correspondence NIC-341 5163849 05/07/2008 lnvolee=314172 0 20 37 00 ftom DMA Claims Service on behalfof Lloyds of London noficing Invesfigafion Into claims and requesi for lender of defense 05rt)2«008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 260 48100 Attend and conduct further visual Inspecfion 1410-341 5177265 06A>6/2008 lnvoiee=315451 260 48100 of subject property witti plainfiffs' counsel. . . Shah - 05rt)6/2008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 050 92.50 Review and analyze cross complaint of NIC-341 5174569 0SA)6/2008 lnvolce=315451 0 50 92.50 Britschgi Constmcfion against CA ConsfiucUon in preparafion for /Answer Ihereto .. . 05/060008 JCM JASUN C MOUNELU 0 30 5550 Review pertineni porttons of case file in NIC-341 5174571 06/060008 lnvolce-31S451 030 55 50 preparafion tor /Answer to cross complaint of Britschgi Constmcfion 05A)6O008 JCM J/VSUNC MOUNELU 0.60 11100 Prepare Answer ta cross complaint of NIC-341 5174575 06rt)6O008 lnvolee'315451 060 11100 Britschgi Consfiucfion 0S/12O008 JCM JASUN C MOLINELU 060 92 50 Review and analyze file In preparafion for NIC-341 5183602 06/080008 lnvolce=315451 050 9250 conference and meefing wltti expert consullanl, Heryet 05/120008 JCM J/ASUNC MOUNELU 010 1850 Recdve and review notice of entry ol NiC-341 5189387 06«)6O008 lnvoice=315451 010 18 50 dismissal of cross complaint against Western • Surety Company ••' 1 • 1 1 05AI2/2008 JCM JASUN C. MOLINELU 010 18.50 Receive and review nottce of enfiy of