Skogman Realty Co d/b/a Skogman Commercial Realty v. Scott A. Andersen, Ders LLC, Ders Investments, LLC, and Ders Development LLC


Case Name:Skogman Realty Co d/b/a Skogman Commercial Realty v. Scott A. Andersen, Ders LLC, Ders Investments, LLC, and Ders Development LLC
Case Number:LACV085248
Date of Trial:08/11/2026
Venue:
Johnson County
Casetype/Claims:Breach of Contract

Judge:Rustin Davenport

Plaintiff's Counsel:Matthew Preston and Ann GronlundDefendant's Counsel:Matthew Novak and Bradley Kaspar

Verdict:For Plaintiff
Damages: $1,238,629.95 for breach of contract

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
This case involves claims arising from a commercial real estate listing contract (“Listing Contract”). Plaintiff, Skogman Realty Co., doing business as Skogman Commercial Realty, alleges that Defendants, Ders Investments, LLC; Ders Development, LLC; and Ders LLC, breached a contract or contracts by failing to pay commissions due on real estate transactions that occurred during the listing period and that Defendant, Scott Andersen, committed fraudulent misrepresentation and/or fraudulent nondisclosure in connection with the failure to pay those commissions. Defendants deny Plaintiff’s claims and assert that they are not liable. Defendants deny Skogman had a listing on the property and the commissions claimed by Skogman. In the alternative, Defendants asserts the commission would be limited to $45,394.98.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
Skogman v. Andersen Verdict Form.PDFSkogman v. Andersen Verdict Form.PDF

Documents of interest:
(when available)
Defendants served an Offer to Confess Judgment, in the amount of $200,000, on July 21, 2026.

Skogman v. Andersen Jury Instructions.PDFSkogman v. Andersen Jury Instructions.PDF


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