7/1/09

Iw Bison Co, Livermore, CA 94551, on www.yelp.com

Experts at conning Home Owners Associations out of significant money by locking HOA boards to horrible reconstructon contracts and than not informing owners that this company is a really a commissioned sales organization to trick owners into voting YES on huge special assessments. If this company appears in your HOA they probably already tricked your HOA board into a contract that will cost you at least $200K. If they trick your owners into voting for a special assessment, Bison will take 10% to 15% off the top of that amount.They do this all the time and quite practiced at scaring owners into voting for over designed, over priced and unmaintainable repairs and reconstruction. BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE.If they appear in your HOA. you can minimize the damage by never voting for any Special Assessment that they present as necessary. While your complex may need repair, Bison will inflate the costs by 5x to 12x before they are done. So always inform other owners and vote NO. You can do a lot better with a real "construction manager" who does not have the conflict of interest of getting a percentage of the entire project. Which they define as the most expensive possible.

3/2/09

Is your Association Represented by Attorneys Hughes and Gill?

Seeking names of HOA who hire Attorneys Hughes and Gill for construction litigation or consulting.

Do you have good references or bad references, we are interested in knowing.

3/1/09

I.W. Bison litigation April 8, 2008, Emeryville, CA

http://www.emerybayvillage.com/4.08%20Disclosure%20of%20Commencement%20of%20Arbitration%20Proceedings..pdf

This is the html version of the file http://www.emerybayvillage.com/4.08%20Disclosure%20of%20Commencement%20of%20Arbitration%20Proceedings..pdf.Google automatically generates html versions of documents as we crawl the web.Page 1Z,™L,,com LAW OFFICES OF ANN RANKIN ™ l£$ÌTZ3911 HARRISON STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94611 central areaTERRY WILKENS TEL: (209)441 -0490twilkens@arairankin.com „,„„„,_„ , .WEBSITE: www.annrankin.com toll freeUSE STROM E-MAIL: info@annrankin.com TEL: (800) 354-4529Is tro m (rtiannraiikin.comApril 8, 2008MembersEmery Bay Village Homeowners' AssociationC/o Ms. Michelle NewWalsh Property ManagementP.O. Box 2657Castro Valley, CA 94546Re: Disclosure of Commencement of Arbitration ProceedingsDear Association Members:I am writing this letter as general counsel for Emery Bay Village Homeowners'Association to disclose the commencement of arbitration proceedings by theAssociation as Petitioner against I.W. Bison, the Construction Manager for theAssociation's recent remedial exterior work, and against G.B. Group, the generalcontractor for the work, as Respondents.The arbitration is pending before the American Arbitration Association, asrequired by the contracts between the Association and the Respondents.

Following the conclusion of the remedial work, the Association experiencednew water intrusion problems and other issues that had not manifested before thework was performed, and questioned the manner in which some of the work hadbeen performed. The Association obtained a report from a consultant recommendedby I.W. Bison; the consultant, Mr. Jack Wiecks, indicated that some of the work hadbeen done incorrectly. However, since Mr. Wiecks has an ongoing businessrelationship with I.W. Bison, Mr. Wiecks declined to provide the Association withfurther assistance.

The Association then sought the assistance of Mr. Michael Hirsch of AppliedMaterials and Engineering In Oakland, a well-recognized local constructionconsultant. Mr. Hirsch made a detailed study of the construction documents and ofRespondents' work on-site, and issued a written report finding that the work of bothBison and G.B. Group was done below the applicable standard of care. Mr. Hirschassisted the Association to obtain a bid from a reputable contractor for the requiredcorrective work. The bid was for a significant amount, in excess of $3,000,000. As aresult, the Association initiated an arbitration against the Respondents. By thearbitration proceeding, the Association is seeking funds to remedy the defective workPage 2Emery Bay Village HOA4/8/2008Page 2and legal fees.Prior to initiating the request for arbitration, the Association, through legalcounsel, had contacted Bison and G.B. Group in writing to inform them of theproblems and to request negotiation or mediation. Bison responded by blaming theBoard of Directors for all of the problems; Mr. Hirsch's findings were that Bison'sposition in this regard was unjustified. G.B. Group did not respond to the letter at all.Arbitration is a private proceeding. An arbitrator is appointed to conducthearings, listen to testimony, review documentary evidence, and make a bindingaward. The arbitrator's award can be converted into a judgment through a summarypetition to Superior Court. Arbitration is usually considerably faster than formallitigation, because the parties don't have to wait for a courtroom and a judge tobecome available. The parties can select an arbitrator who is an architect or who hasother technical expertise in the construction industry, and who may, therefore, bebetter able to understand the technical issues of the case than a judge or a jurycould.The Association's claims have not yet been proven, and we expect Bison andG.B. Group to deny them, to blame the Association for the problems, and/or tosuggest that any remedial work can be done at a lower cost than that suggested bythe Association's contractor, and/or to contend that the requested work is normalmaintenance and is not indicative of defective construction. I believe that theAssociation's consultants are skilled and reputable, and will assist the Association toput on an effective case.The Association intends to conclude this proceeding as quickly as possible,and to do its best to recover money from the Respondents in order to get funds fromthem or from their insurers to remedy the problems with the work. I will continue toprovide you with written updates concerning the status of this matter. TheAssociation's budget does not permit me to answer questions from individual owners,so if you do have any questions, please direct them to the Board of Directors or tothe Manager, and they can contact me if they require assistance to answer yourquestions.Very truly yours,LAW/eifFICEjÎO^ANN RANKINAnn Rankin

2/28/09

Litigation involving Draeger Construction in Solano County, CA

http://courtconnect.solanocourts.com/courtconnect/ck_public_qry_cpty.cp_personcase_details_idx

@544594
DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
VCM089420 DRAEGER CONST., INC VS PORT-0-CALL HOMEOWNERS' ASS
PLAINTIFF
27-AUG-2003
@694540
DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION, INC., a California corporation
FCS028406 SEAPORT VIEW OWNERS ASSC VS CFSE, L.L.C.
CROSS DEFENDANT
05-SEP-2006
@694540
DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION, INC., a California corporation
FCS028406 SEAPORT VIEW OWNERS ASSC VS CFSE, L.L.C.
CROSS COMPLAINANT
05-SEP-2006

Searching for references on Draeger Construction

Do you live in a Homeowners Association that is going through a special assessment project?

Draeger Construction is heavily involved in HOA construction and reconstruction, working closely with HOA Property Managers. We understand he has pitched his work all around Northern California. He has worked in Contra Costa County, Bay Point, Concord, Walnut Creek, Alameda County, San Mateo County.

Does anyone have experience dealing Draeger or any employee? We'd like to know good references or bad references for what Draeger provides.

Sometimes the construction results in huge special assessments to homeowners in a condominium or townhome development. Does Draeger come in as quoted or are there cost overruns?

Some HOAs are having $50,000 per unit special assessments all throughout the Bay Area in California, San Francisco, Oakland, Martinez, Redwood City, San Mateo, Burlingame.

Please post your comments. This blog accepts anonymous comments.

2/27/09

Litigation Involving Draeger Construction in San Mateo County, CA

Click below to San Mateo County Superior Court's website to view further case information.

http://openaccess1.sanmateocourt.org/openaccess/CIVIL/civilnames.asp?deflastname=DRAEGER&bus=Y&courtcode=A&filedatefrom=&filedateto=&limit=50&dsn=

Name Search Results

Party Name Type Case Name Category Case Number Filed
DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION INC PLAINTIFF DRAEGER CONSTURCTION VS JACOB GLUZ BREACH OF CONTRACT CIV435288 10/30/2003

DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION INC DEFENDANT SAM LA PORTE, ET AL VS DRAEG CIVIL COMPLAINT CIV000403272 12/31/1997

DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION INC CROSS-DEFENDANT DRAEGER CONSTURCTION VS JACOB GLUZ BREACH OF CONTRACT CIV435288 10/30/2003

DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION, INC. PLAINTIFF DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION -V- WEST COAST CONDOMINIUM MONEY CIV431298 05/14/2003

DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION, INC. DEFENDANT Abdul Khan vs Draeger Construction, Inc., et al PI/PD - NON MOTOR VEHICLE CIV410679 10/13/1999

DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION, INC. DEFENDANT TRUCK INSURANCE EXCH. VS DRAEGER CONST., ET AL DAMAGES CIV466288 09/21/2007

DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION, INC. DEFENDANT FIRE INSURANCE EXCHANGE VS DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION SUBROGATION CIV466754 10/12/2007

DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION, INC. DEFENDANT TRUCK INSURANCE EXCH. VS DRAEGER CONST., ET AL DAMAGES CIV466288 09/21/2007

DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION, INC. CROSS-COMPLAINANT TRUCK INSURANCE EXCH. VS DRAEGER CONST., ET AL DAMAGES CIV466288 09/21/2007

2/15/09

Searching for references on Berding and Weil Attorneys

Do you live in a Homeowners Association that is going through a special assessment project?

Berding and Weil are HOA Attorneys in California.

Does anyone have experience dealing with Berding and Weil or any of their employees. We'd like to know good references or bad references for what Berding and Weil offer to their clients.

Please post your comments. This blog accepts anonymous comments.

1/31/09

Litigation involving Draeger Construction in Santa Clara County, CA

http://www.sccaseinfo.org/civil.htm

Draeger Construction
1-96-CV-758871
O'Brien -Vs-Morgan Village Assoc
Breach Of Contract/Warranty - Unlimited
Draeger Construction
4-04-SC-005746
Chad Rolston Vs Draeger Construction
SC Money
Draeger Construction
4-08-SC-028724
S. Ordell Vs Draeger Construction
SC Money
Draeger Construction
7-08-SC-029344
M. Diaz Vs Draeger Construction, Et Al
SC Money
Draeger Construction
7-08-SC-029355
S. Ordell Vs Draeger Construction, Et Al
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
1-01-CV-797365
Anderson -Vs-Management Solutions
Auto - Unlimited
Draeger Construction Inc
1-02-CV-805072
Draeger Construction -Vs-L. M. O. Investments
Other Real Property - Unlimited
Draeger Construction Inc
1-02-CV-807228
MacKie -Vs-Hamilton Corners
Other PI/PD/WD - Unlimited
Draeger Construction Inc
1-02-CV-810327
Lile -Vs-The Sand Bay
Breach Of Contract/Warranty - Unlimited
Draeger Construction Inc
1-04-CV-015411
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Ap Stumps, Et Al
Collections - Limited
Draeger Construction Inc
1-05-CV-048540
S. Pletsch Vs Draeger Construction Inc, Et Al
Other PI/PD/WD - Unlimited
Draeger Construction Inc
4-00-SC-256265
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Lott
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
4-00-SC-259918
Conklin Bros Floorcoverings Vs Drager Co
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
4-00-SC-262861
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Regan
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
4-01-SC-264631
Drager Construction Inc Vs Regan
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
4-01-SC-264632
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Owyang/Owyan
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
4-01-SC-265730
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Legrande
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
4-02-SC-275279
Draeger Construction Inc
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
4-02-SC-277490
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Jacobson
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
4-02-SC-280822
Lawrence Vs Draeger Construction Inc
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
4-03-SC-283861
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Riviera At
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
4-93-SC-191354
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Andrews
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
4-99-SC-253660
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Lopez
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
4-99-SC-253661
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Lee
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
4-99-SC-254573
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Aflague
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
7-03-CV-439359
Draeger Construction Vs Hong Kirby
Breach Of Contract/Warranty - Limited
Draeger Construction Inc
7-03-CV-439591
Draeger Construction Vs Blossom Hill Estates
Breach Of Contract/Warranty - Limited
Draeger Construction Inc
7-88-CV-175208
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Gueierrez
Unlawful Detainer-Residential - Limited
Draeger Construction Inc
7-88-SC-122458
McFarland Vs Draeger Construction Inc
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc
7-97-CV-342875
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Chu Samson C T
Other Real Property - Limited
Draeger Construction Inc
7-98-CV-371667
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Deane & Reed
Other Real Property - Limited
Draeger Construction Inc
7-99-CV-378097
Draeger Construction Inc Vs Gregory Terrenc D
Other Real Property - Limited
Draeger Construction Inc
7-99-CV-387134
Draeger Construction Vs Carrillo Leticia Et Al
Other Real Property - Limited
Draeger Construction Inc.
1-01-CV-795499
Draeger Construction -Vs-Sunwood Meadows Hoa
Other Real Property - Unlimited
Draeger Construction Inc.
1-02-CV-813262
Trusso -Vs-Management Solutions
Breach Of Contract/Warranty - Unlimited
Draeger Construction Inc.
1-05-CV-035941
J. Rice Vs Draeger Construction
Breach Of Contract/Warranty - Unlimited
Draeger Construction Inc.
1-99-CV-780654
Draeger Construction -Vs-Furrow
Other Real Property - Unlimited
Draeger Construction Inc.
4-03-SC-003359
Draeger Construction Inc. Vs Petter Nordal
SC Money
Draeger Construction Inc.
7-03-CV-440305
Draeger Construction Vs Gorman John C
Breach Of Contract/Warranty - Limited
Draeger Construction, Inc
1-04-CV-015225
Draeger Construction, Inc Vs James Leveille, Et Al
Other Contract - Unlimited
Draeger Construction, Inc
1-04-CV-030226
Draeger Construction, Inc Vs B. Mohn
Breach Of Contract/Warranty - Unlimited
Draeger Construction, Inc.
1-04-CV-033006
Draeger Construction, Inc. Vs Stonesfair Management, Llc, Et Al
Collections - Unlimited
Draeger Construction, Inc.
1-05-CV-035062
D. Kifer Vs Pollard Road Association, Et Al
Other Real Property - Unlimited
Draeger Construction, Inc.
1-05-CV-035062
D. Kifer Vs Pollard Road Association, Et Al
Other Real Property - Unlimited
Draeger Construction, Inc.
1-05-CV-037701
V. Fuerte Vs A Tool Shed, Et Al
Other PI/PD/WD - Unlimited
Draeger Construction, Inc.
1-05-CV-045986
F. L. Arms And Associates, Inc. Vs Pollard Road Association
Breach Of Contract/Warranty - Limited
Draeger Construction, Inc.
4-03-SC-001957
Draeger Construction, Inc. Vs Engawa Gardens Hoa
SC Contract (or Breach Of Contract)
Draeger Construction, Inc.
4-04-SC-005318
Draeger Construction, Inc. Vs Cynthia Baroody-Hart
SC Contract (or Breach Of Contract)
Draeger Construction, Inc.
4-05-SC-016112
Draeger Construction, Inc. Vs G. Grant-Wilson
SC Money
Draeger Constuction Inc
4-02-SC-275148
Draeger Construction Vs George
SC Money
Draeger Frank J
6-93-CV-063231
Draeger Vs Monitor Software Ltd
Breach Of Contract/Warranty - Limited
Draeger James President
7-86-SC-099297
Contemporaries Of S.C. Co. Inc. Vs Cal C
SC Money
Draeger Jeffrey G
4-02-SC-280772
Riga Vs Draeger
SC Money
Draeger John
4-01-SC-267591
Kirschner Vs Draeger
SC Money
Draeger John (President)
7-88-SC-122458
McFarland Vs Draeger Construction Inc
SC Money
Draeger John -President
4-00-SC-259918
Conklin Bros Floorcoverings Vs Drager Co
SC Money

1/16/09

SM CL DEFENDANT I.W. BISON COMPANY Judgment entered 12/18/2007

http://openaccess1.sanmateocourt.org/openaccess/CIVIL/casereport.asp?casenumber=118851&courtcode=A&casetype=SCS&dsn=
Case SCS118851 - CHALTAS VS HASTING OF REDWOOD HOME OWNERS ETAL Case SCS118851 - Complaints/Parties
Complaint Number:
1
Complaint Type:
PLAINTIFF'S CLAIM
Filing Date:
11/06/2007
Complaint Status:
Judgment 12/18/2007
Party Number
Party Type
Party Name
Attorney
Party Status
1
SM CL PLAINTIFF
CONNIE CHALTAS
Unrepresented
Judgment entered 12/18/2007
3
SM CL DEFENDANT
I.W. BISON COMPANY
Unrepresented
Judgment Against 12/18/2007
Complaint Number:
2
Complaint Type:
DEFENDANT'S CLAIM
Filing Date:
11/28/2007
Complaint Status:
Judgment 12/18/2007
Party Number
Party Type
Party Name
Attorney
Party Status
2
DEF CLAIM DEFENDANT
HASTING OF REDWOODSHORES HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.
Unrepresented
Judgment Against 12/18/2007
4
DEF CLAIM DEFENDANT
GGCI INC
Unrepresented
Judgment For 12/18/2007
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Case SCS118851 - Actions
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Date
Action Text
Disposition

01/11/2008
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF FULL SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT AS TO PLAINTIFF'S CLAIM FILED 11/06/2007 OF CONNIE CHALTAS FILED
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01/11/2008
0002 -- SATISFIED
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12/18/2007 6:00 PM DEPT. SCC
SMALL CLAIMS HEARING
COMPLETED

12/03/2007
PLAINTIFF'S CLAIM FILED 11/06/2007 OF CONNIE CHALTAS RETURNED UNSERVED BY CERTIFIED MAIL AS TO GGCI INC. HEARING DATE: 11/24/07.
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11/28/2007
DEFENDANT`S CLAIM FILED BY HASTING OF REDWOODSHORES HOMEOWNERS ASSOC., I.W. BISON COMPANY, GGCI INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,370.00.
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11/14/2007
PLAINTIFF'S CLAIM FILED 11/06/2007 OF CONNIE CHALTAS SERVED BY CERTIFIED MAIL AS TO HASTING OF REDWOODSHORES HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. ON 11/08/07; HEARING DATE 12/18/07. SIGNED FOR BY K. STEVENS.
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11/14/2007
PLAINTIFF'S CLAIM FILED 11/06/2007 OF CONNIE CHALTAS SERVED BY CERTIFIED MAIL AS TO I.W. BISON COMPANY ON 11/14/07; HEARING DATE 12/18/07. SIGNED FOR BY SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE.
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11/06/2007
CERTIFIED MAIL
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11/06/2007
AMOUNT OF CLAIM: $2,400.00. REASON FOR CLAIM: FOR REPLACEMENT OF A DOOR, THRESHOLD AND LOCK THAT WAS DAMAGED DURING YOUR CONSTRUCTION O
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11/06/2007
PLAINTIFF`S CLAIM FILED.
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1/15/09

Searching for references on I.W. Bison or Brian Smith

Do you live in a Homeowners Association that is going through a special assessment project?

Brian Smith of IW Bison is a construction project manager in California. We understand he has pitched his work all around Northern California. He has worked in Contra Costa County, Alameda County, San Mateo County. Does anyone have experience dealing with Brian Smith, Roxanne Smith or any other employee of IW Bison, or hired IW Bison for consulting work?

We'd like to know good references or bad references for what IW Bison does.

Please post your comments. This blog accepts anonymous comments.