How to get a bill reducedor compensation for mistakes/poor service regarding a kitchen remodel?
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How to get a bill reducedor compensation for mistakes/poor service regarding a kitchen remodel?
In January, purchased a kitchen design from a national home improvement chain. The contractor began to install the cabinets incorrectly. The store’s representative came out, agreed wrong, told us continue the installation, and that they would “make it right”. I went without a kitchen 3 months. The store HD misrepresented its products, mismeasured parts, dragged feet, and we incurred extra contractor costs. We asked for reduced bill for errors/hardships. The store offered $1500 store card, which doesn’t come close to covering the extra expenses incurred due to mistakes. Corporate customers care says that they “deny request” for a reduced bill or compensation. Something an attorney could assist with? What are next steps?
Asked on December 7, 2010 under General Practice, Connecticut
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
The answer is you should speak with an attorney about suing the store and/or contractor. If (1) they breached a contract, by not providing what they said they would; (2) defrauded you, by making material (i.e. important) misrepresentations; or (3) were negligent (careless) in what they did, causing you damages (such as paying more), then in any of those cases, you may be able to sue them for the additional costs and losses you incurred. The best way to see whether, on the facts, you have a strong case, what it might be worth, and also what it might cost to pursue it (since you should balance the cost of the law suit vs. the potential recovery, bearing in mind that receiving compensation is never a given, even with what seems to be a strong case) is to discuss the details with a lawyer. From what you right, it would be worthwhile to take the time to do so. Good luck.
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