Lawsuit Filed Against Home Improvement Contractor
Tuesday, September 19th, 2006Attorney James Sabatini has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a homeowner for damages suffered after the home improvement contractor abandoned the job site and failed to refund the homeowner monies received for work not performed. The lawsuit filed in Middletown Superior Court alleges multiple claims including breach of contract and unfair trade practices due to the fact that the contractor failed to provide the homeowner with a contract that complied with Connecticut’s Home Improvement Act. Under the Home Improvement Act, contractors are required to include certain langauge in the contract including language setting forth the homeowner’s cancellation rights. Failing to materially comply with the statute constitutes an unfair trade practice that exposes the contractor to double damages, attorneys fees and costs.