Contractor's Bond issue

[AEGee]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
California

I recently won a construction defect/contract in court. The GC's surety company was part of the suit. The GC's attorney is now stating that I can only collect 7500.00 from the surety vs the 12,500 bond amount. He said that it is because the contract was to contruct a new dwelling vs home improvements.

Is this correct?

I thought that if I was damaged due to the result of a willful and deliberate violation of CSL law (B & P code) that I would be at least able to collect the full amount on the bond.

Pls advise.

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
California

I recently won a construction defect/contract in court. The GC's surety company was part of the suit. The GC's attorney is now stating that I can only collect 7500.00 from the surety vs the 12,500 bond amount. He said that it is because the contract was to contruct a new dwelling vs home improvements.

Is this correct?

I thought that if I was damaged due to the result of a willful and deliberate violation of CSL law (B & P code) that I would be at least able to collect the full amount on the bond.

Pls advise.

**A: we can't tell since we have no contract and court documents to review.
Have your attorney advise you.

 

[Cedrus]

So the judge did not specify a specific amount due you?

 

[HomeGuru]

So the judge did not specify a specific amount due you?

**A: I am sure there is a lot more to this story.

 

[ALogan]

Since you won in court, have you gone to the licensing board about filing against the contractor's bond?