East Bay Claims Association News Network - December 2016

December 2016

Since 1993 with East Bay!

Volume XXIV Number XII

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Celebrating EBCA Charitable Non-Profits at December 14 Luncheon Join the EBCA for our fiinal Luncheon Meeting of the Year!

Wednesday

December 14, 2016 as we give back in celebration of our chosen Charitable Organizations at

Zio Fraedo’s 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 - see page 7

Join EBCA Now for 2017 at Early Bird Rates - see back page

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The East Bay Claims Association is a charitable and educational organization that is dedicated to the betterment of Insurance Claims Professionals, through: continuing education; industry knowledge and contacts; and a strong commitment to integrity and respect in networking.

2016 OFFICERS

Secretary

Vice President

President

Im. Past President

Treasurer

Joe Baughman

Gemma Houser

Michelle Windsor-Baughman

Andrea Latimer

John Ehlert

Paul Davis Restoration

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(916) 517-9815

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eastbayclaims@gmail.com

john@jrstructural.com

jbaughman0722@gmail.com

gemmahouser@hotmail.com

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Amaya Fine

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Lynna Harrison

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EBCA Schedule of Upcoming Events

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Association meetings held at: Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant 611 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill, CA 2nd Wednesdays of most months:

Luncheon Meetings NOVEMBER 2016

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EBCA Mission Statement:

The East Bay Claims Association is a charitable and educational organization that is dedicated to the betterment of Insurance Claims Professionals, through: continuing education; industry knowledge and contacts; and a strong commitment to integrity and respect in networking.

In order to accomplish this mission, the Association provides a forum and network for insurance claims professionals to meet and share information. This forum and fundraising events held by the group also help to connect insurance claims professionals in local communities and expands public awareness of the work performed by insurance claims professionals.

• DECEMBER 14, 2016

Holiday Luncheon Party - Charitable Beneficiary Speakers - see page 7

• JANUARY 11, 2017

Kick-off the new year with EBCA - luncheon meeting Emerging Trends in Negligence Actions Against Real Property Owners Sonia T. Ahmad & Trevor W. Montgomery Low Ball & Lynch - see page 8

• JANAURY 19, 2017 - LAZY DOG HOLIDAY PARTY EBCA Bowling Tournament - Danville Bowl 3-6pm - see page 7

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Tremendous Bowling Tournament Heading Into the Holidays!

This year has flown by and I can’t believe we are already preparing for our December Charity luncheon. As I write this, I am getting ready to fly out to England to spend time with my family and friends there. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

December 2016 message from 2016-2017 EBCA President Gemma Houser

What can I say about our amazing bowling tournament?? It was probably one of my favorite events that we have ever done! A big huge THANK YOU to Jennifer Pinney and Amaya Fine for setting the whole thing up. They did a fantastic job and I heard from so many people how much they all enjoyed it. We raised $350 in gift cards for The Wounded Warrior Project and we also collected a bunch of food for the Contra Costa Food Bank. I would also like to thank Paul Davis Restoration, Restoration Clean Up and Advanced Restoration for sponsoring the food and PT&C LWG Forensics for sponsoring the trophies. Congratulations to our winners EDT. I am looking forward to doing it again next year.

turn out. If you are interested in sponsoring please talk to Jennifer Pinney.

Our Membership Drive for 2017 is ramping up. Our association depends on our members so please make sure to renew/join now. You can go to our website www.eastbayadjusters.org to become a member or feel free to contact our Membership chair Lynna Harrison or call her at (925) 785-7021 for more information.

I encourage you to bring new people to our meetings.

Please do not forget to respond to our Evite or call Andrea Latimer at (408) 829-5807. It’s simple to purchase your lunch now on-line at www.eastbayadjusters.org.

At out December luncheon we will be presenting our charities with donations and celebrating the holidays. I look forward to seeing you at our December lunI always look forward to hearing how our donations cheon. Please don’t forget to pay on-line for your spot. help the charities we have chosen.

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Gemma

Make sure you mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual New Year Kick-Off Party on January 19th at Lazy Dog in Concord. Last year we had a great

Gemma Houser 2016-’17 President, EBCA Paul Davis Restoration 510-760-7571 ghouser@pdr-usa.net

Bowling Tournament Rocks it!

- see page 11

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A Benefit for:

Thanks to Bowling Trophy Sponsor:

Thanks to Bowling Food Sponsors: Wounded Warrior Project provides free programs and services focused on the physical, mental, and long-term financial well-being of this generation of injured veterans, their families and caregivers.

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Exploring Emerging Trends in Negligence Actions Against Real Property Owners at January 11, 2017 EBCA Luncheon

Plan Now to kick-off the new year with EBCA at our first luncheon meeting of 2017

Wednesday, January 11, 2016 as we welcome guest speakers Sonia T. Ahmad

Please plan to join the East Bay Claims Association as we welcome Sonia T. Ahmad and Trevor W. Montgomery, Associates from the San Francisco office of Low Ball & Lynch, as our guest speakers to kick-off the new year Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Zio Fraedo's Restaurant in Pleasant Hill.

Ms. Ahmad and Mr. Montgomery will be discussing Emerging Trends in Negligence Actions Against Real Property Owners.

Sonia Ahmad works on the Landlord Tenant and Business Litigation for Low, Ball & Lynch.

After earning her B.A. in Political Science at Lewis & Clark College, she stayed in the City by the Bay to get her J.D. and her LL.M. in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law. Ms. Ahmad has been a member of the State Bar of California since 2011, representing clients in a wide variety of litigation including landlord/tenant, litigation, and business related matters.

Trevor W. Montgomery

Sonia enjoys running in San Francisco’s greenery and scenery, and she plays basketball when she is not immersed in work.

Trevor W. Montgomery is an associate in the San Francisco office of Low Ball & Lynch.

Mr. Montgomery earned two B.A.’s (Philosophy and Political Science) from the University of California, Davis, and his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law. Mr. Montgomery has been a member of the State Bar of California since 2012.

During that time, he has represented clients in a wide variety of litigation matters, including landlord/tenant law, personal injury, employment law, public entity, and real estate.

Sign up now. Non-members pay slightly more for lunch. So, why not JOIN NOW for 2017! Please purchase your entry here or make a reservation with EBCA Secretary Andrea Latimer, 916-517-9815.

Sonia T. Ahmad & Trevor W. Montgomery Associates at the San Francisco office of

Low Ball & Lynch at

Zio Fraedo’s 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 11:15am Check-in Luncheon 12:00 noon - 1:00pm

FREE to 2016 Adjuster Members Adjusters Now Join for FREE

(suggested $10 donation to the EBCA Charitable Fund) $45 Non-Members/Guests or No Reservations

$35 for current paid 2016 Associate Members Purchase your lunch online, at:

www.EastBayAdjusters.org

Otherwise, for payment by cash or check at the door, please make reservations now with

2016 EBCA Secretary, Andrea Latimer: (916) 517-9815 or eastbayclaims@gmail.com

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Celebrating EBCA Charitable Non-Profits at December 14 Luncheon Join the EBCA for our fiinal Luncheon Meeting of the Year!

Wednesday

December 14, 2016 as we give back in celebration of our chosen Charitable Organizations*: Bay Area Crisis Nursery and Children’s Hospital Oakland at

Zio Fraedo’s

611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

*representative charities subject to change

Happy Holidays to all!!!

EBCA Designated Charitable Beneficiaries Include: 3 Bay Area Crisis Nursery 3 Childrens’ Hospital Oakland 3 Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation 3 Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano Counties

3 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

3 Shelter, Inc. - Contra Costa

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Annual Low Ball & Lynch Sacramento Seminar Provides Breadth and Depth of InforOccumation

By Bryan Harrison

The Low Ball & Lynch annual Sacramento Seminar & Webinar, held Thursday, November 10, 2016

at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West, was chalk-full of the latest legal case law decisions affecting the insurance claims world.

Led by Christine Reed, firm partner out of the Monterey office, the event featured a four-part presentation that encompassed a three hour afternoon seminar.

The sessions included: a California Case Law Update from San Francisco office Associates Eric C. Fonferek and Leeh DiBello; Coverage Issues Update, with Partner from the San Francisco office, David Blinn; a look at Challenging Damages in High Exposure cases with Stephanie J. Krmpotic, Partner, San Francisco office; and finally, “A Humorous History of Asbestos Litigation”, which was a skit acted out in mock-trial fashion with SF Partners Guy Stilson and Vernice T. Louie, with a guest appearance by SF Associate Catherine E. Golden.

The event, which was simulcast as a Webinar, was followed by a nice cocktail reception immediately afterward.

Leeh DiBello and Eric Fonferek tagteamed on some interesting cases that have come down the pike of late. Ms. DiBello took the lead discussing one of the most interesting of those cases. She provided a detailed look at a negligence case, Janice H. v. 696 North Robertson, LLC (2016) 1 Cal.App 5th 586, involving a nightclub, sex and drugs... ok, drugs weren’t really a specific part of the case, directly, anyway.

The Hollywood nightclub in question had taken it upon themselves to post security guards at the entrance of a unisex bathroom. A young woman was

Eric Fonferek, above left, and Leeh DiBello, above right, gave a thorough California Case Law update

raped at a time when the guards had left their post. The facts of the case were intriguing, but the bottom line was that, because the club had taken the step to employ guards at that position, they were held responsible for the opportunity presented that led to the rape.

The final feature of the day, the mock-trial skit of an asbestos case, was not only amusing - a nice way to end a three hour seminar - but quite informative, too. The world of asbestos litigation, according to Guy Stilson, is a world of its own in the legal field. Regular rules and approaches often do not apply. And, while many might believe that the end of the road with these cases must be near, there are many children of those originally adversely affected by asbestos contamination some fifty or sixty years ago that these cases could go on for years, he said.

The 2016 Low Ball & Lynch Sacramento Seminar was dynamic, informative, and covered a wide range of subject matter all in a relatively short time span.

A video recording may still be available.

Contact Christine Reed at 831-655-8822 or CReed@lowball.com for more.

David Blinn gave a thorough and pertinent presentation Stephanie Krmpotic dealt with Challenging Damages in High Exposure cases. on coverage issues.

Catherine Golden wore the asbestos mask Above: Christine Reed welcomes both the seminar attendees and the online webinar participants.

Vernice Louie chats with Greg Rousch and Guy Stilson following the seminar/ webinar.

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FIRE CAUSE ANALYSIS - Ulises Castellon, CPCU Serving Clients (800) 726-5939 • Fax: (510) 649-3099 Nationwide! inquiry@fcafire.com

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AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Kyle Pickett 30911 Wiegman Road kpickett@amer-tech.com • (510) 429-5000 Hayward, CA 94544 Fax (510) 429-5010 BELFOR USA - Dave Warters/Lisa Schwichtenberg 2365 Industrial Pkwy West (888) 543-3473 • Fax (510) 887-9110 Hayward, CA 94545 david.warters@us.belfor.com MS VITAL RESTORATION, INC. (a division of Mark Scott Construction, Inc.) 2835 Contra Costa Blvd 1-800-944-0502 Pleasant Hill 94523 Info@MSVitalRestoration.com SERVICEMASTER OF LIVERMORE/HAYWARD - Bassam Kneizeh/Kelly Banducci 1001 Shannon Ct. Ste C (925) 960-1377 Livermore, CA 94550 Fax (925) 960-1376 SERVICEMASTER OF NAPA COUNTY, VALLEJO & BENICIA - Eric Larson/Lynn Fuller P. O. Box 6867 smnvb@interx.net • (800) 648-1608 Napa, CA 94581 Fax (707) 257-1608 SERVICEMASTER OF OAKLAND/ALAMEDA - Jean Hughes 14498 Wicks Blvd servicemastereastbay@comcast.net • (510) 351-0581 San Leandro, CA 94577-6712 Fax (510) 351-4704 SERVICEMASTER OF SAN MATEO/SAN FRANCISCO - David Decker 439 Eccles Ave. david@smsanfran.com • (650) 593-4700 S. San Francisco, CA 94080 Fax (650) 873-6334 SERVICEMASTER RESTORATION SERVICES - Robert Scott Serving Contra Costa rscott@sharjo.com • (800) 480-TIDY Santa Clara & Sonoma www.svmcleaning-restoration.com

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Wanted: APPRAISER - HEAVY EQUIPMENT & AUTO

Frontier Adjusters is looking for a part-time appraiser for heavy equipment and auto in the Bay Area, North Bay and Central Valley. Must be proficient in Audatex or other similar software. Please call Marvin or Sherry at (800) 2624067 or email. Must have experience and references.

PROJECT MANAGER(S)

ATI - American Technologies Inc’s Sacramento Office is looking for professional Project Manager(s) skilled in estimating and managing property repair losses. Also looking for a PM that can estimate and manage contents losses. Must be proficient in Xactimate. IICRC training and certifications a plus. Check us out on-line at: www.ATIrestoration.com. Contact: Office Manager Raquel Romine: 916-388-2440, C: 916-214-7654, Raquel.Romine@ATIrestoration.com.

CLAIMS INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS

Gary E. Mingus, GEM Search Group provides both Temporary, Temp to Hire and Direct Hire placements in the Insurance Industry also, placing Vendors related to the Insurance Industry. Call Gary Mingus 866-935-4426 or email to Gary@GEMSearchgroup.com. Serving the Insurance Industry since 1995.

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East Bay Claims Association

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As a member of the EBCA, you are encouraged to get involved!

Beyond attending the regular luncheon meetings and other events the organization produces throughout the year, help is needed on committees and, ultimately, on the board of directors.

You can play a part in helping to shape a positive future for EBCA. For more information and ways in which you can possibly contribute, speak with one of your EBCA officers or board members today! You can have a say!

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Construction Project Manager/Estimator Current Open Positions In the S.F. East Bay Area: We offer top pay, advancement opportunities, company paid medical and more!

BMS CAT, a national leader in disaster restoration is looking a Project Manager/ Estimator to join our team! If you are looking to expand your current capabilities and work toward a rewarding career this could be the place for you. No opportunity is out of reach with dedication and hard work. BMS CAT promotes from within.

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Qualifications & Skills • Minimum of 2 years of project management experience, with all of the above duties and responsibilities • Excellent customer service, Strong leadership, communications and people skills • Ability to manage multiple projects • Direct and supervise employees and subcontractors on the site • Clear understanding of budgets and maintaining profitability • Knowledge of Xactimate estimating is preferred • Solid understanding of all facets of the construction process • Previous industry experience preferred • Must pass background check and drug screening

REWARDS/BENEFITS/COMPENSATION Competitive compensation based on experience, medical, dental & vision benefits, transportation allowance, cell phone, sick days and bonus program.

HOW DO YOU APPLY

3 Send Send your resume to: pmurdock@bmscat.com 3 Visit the BMSCAT web site (www.BMSCAT.com/careers) and fill out

an on-line application BMSCAT is an equal opportunity employer.

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Associate Members include claims industry service providers. The Board of Directors shall review each membership application received for approval, insuring the above criteria have been met. East Bay Claims Association does not consider public adjusters and plaintiffs attorneys to be claims service providers and therefore they do not meet the aforementioned eligibility criteria.

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