Your Legal Questions Answered
My general contractor cut a 2×36” notch out of 6 I-joists supporting the floor to install a shower pan. A structural engineer says it will cost $12000 just to get it back to joist manufacturer’s specification. I also think that he should refund me for the charges I paid when he cut into the joists. Do I need an attorney for representation in arbitration or court?
Although we always recommend retaining counsel, the choice is ultimately yours to make. Here, there are several legal theories that may be worth exploring. If the contractor failed to perform the scope of work called for in a subcontract, proposal or bid, it might be a breach of contract claim. On the other hand, it sounds like the contractor's negligence not only constituted a breach of the contract, but was a separate tort requiring a major fix. If that's the case, you may have obligations for a CDARA notice and to treat it like a construction defect claim to meet pre-filing requirements of CDARA. This list of claims is incomplete as we are not in a position to fully evaluate the case, and any claims you have may be barred by the passage of time, so it is critical to get full and complete legal advice. If you would like to speak with an attorney for a case assessment, you schedule an assessment online 24/7 by going to go.oncehub.com/rhbooknow or calling us at 303-688-0944.
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