Recoil Rob
Junior Member
I live and work from NY but this took place in CT.
I am an independent service agent for the repair of whirlpool baths and steam baths. I have contracts with many companies to do their warranty work.
I was contacted by a company based in AZ that I had not worked with before and had no contract with. They had sold a tub to a homeowner in CT and it was in need of warranty repair. They were calling on her behlaf and said they would send parts and pay me for travel and labor. I contacted the homeowner and she confirmed that this was true.
The parts arrived, I called the homeowner, made an appointment, was allowed access to the tub in the house, I did a successful repair.
I submitted my bill to the comapny in AZ , after about 30 days I called to find out where my check was and found that they had gone Chapter 11 and I was informed I wasn't going to be paid.
I submitted my bill to the homeowner but they refused to pay, saying it was my bad luck the comapny went bankrupt.
It's my feeling that since they were the ultimate beneficiary of my work they are ultimately responsible to pay the bill. The company was acting as their agent in hiring me and they agreed by allowing me access to do the job.
I suppose I could file a mechanics lien, as when a subcontractor is not paid by a general contractor, but I would rather take this to Small Claims Court.
I'd like any advice as whether I am correct in my assumption the owner is ultimately responsible and, if possible, reference to any CT statute that I may cite when presenting my case.
thanks,
RobWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I am an independent service agent for the repair of whirlpool baths and steam baths. I have contracts with many companies to do their warranty work.
I was contacted by a company based in AZ that I had not worked with before and had no contract with. They had sold a tub to a homeowner in CT and it was in need of warranty repair. They were calling on her behlaf and said they would send parts and pay me for travel and labor. I contacted the homeowner and she confirmed that this was true.
The parts arrived, I called the homeowner, made an appointment, was allowed access to the tub in the house, I did a successful repair.
I submitted my bill to the comapny in AZ , after about 30 days I called to find out where my check was and found that they had gone Chapter 11 and I was informed I wasn't going to be paid.
I submitted my bill to the homeowner but they refused to pay, saying it was my bad luck the comapny went bankrupt.
It's my feeling that since they were the ultimate beneficiary of my work they are ultimately responsible to pay the bill. The company was acting as their agent in hiring me and they agreed by allowing me access to do the job.
I suppose I could file a mechanics lien, as when a subcontractor is not paid by a general contractor, but I would rather take this to Small Claims Court.
I'd like any advice as whether I am correct in my assumption the owner is ultimately responsible and, if possible, reference to any CT statute that I may cite when presenting my case.
thanks,
RobWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
