Is the contractor responsible?

[minendo]

The situation goes like this:

About two weeks ago I had a contractor come out to work on my main sewer line and the line from the washing machine to the main line. Took him about an hour and a half to get all the work done, I paid, he left, and all seemed fine. Until today that is. In my laundry room I have a 5.0 cubic foot chest freezer that I keep stocked with meat, vegetables, etc. Well during his visit he unplugged the chest freezer, but never plugged it back in. I did not discover this until today when I went to move items out of the freezer and restock it.

So, ATOT, is he responsible for the approximate $300 worth of food products I just threw away?

 

[olds]

It is possible but probably next to impossible to get him to admit he did it. Worth a try though. Worst he can say is no.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
It is possible but probably next to impossible to get him to admit he did it. Worth a try though. Worst he can say is no.

I watched him unplug it is the sad part. I didn't think to double check it to make sure he plugged it back in so some of this is my own damn fault.

 

[DaTT]

His job was to do the job he was paid for, not to worry about plugging the appliances back that he had to move to get the job done.

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: DaTT
His job was to do the job he was paid for, not to worry about plugging the appliances back that he had to move to get the job done.

That's one stupid answer. :roll:

 

[KLin]

1. Call contractor
2. Say "I just thought you should know you unplugged my freezer and never plugged it in after doing the work I hired you to do. I just threw away $300 dollars worth of food. Thanks asshole."
3. Hang up on asshole.
4. ...
5. no profit

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: DaTT
His job was to do the job he was paid for, not to worry about plugging the appliances back that he had to move to get the job done.

That's one stupid answer. :roll:

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[olds]

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: DaTT
His job was to do the job he was paid for, not to worry about plugging the appliances back that he had to move to get the job done.

That's one stupid answer. :roll:

I concur. If part of the job was moving and unplugging something then another part was plugging it in and moving it back.

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: OdiN

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: DaTT
His job was to do the job he was paid for, not to worry about plugging the appliances back that he had to move to get the job done.

That's one stupid answer. :roll:

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Now there are TWO stupid answers. The second is a visual portrait of Odin trying, but failing, to remember what number comes after three.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Definitely the contractors fault but to get him to cover the cost is a different story.

Chalk it up as a lesson learned. Next time inspect everything.

I had a similar issue at an old house. I had a new furnace installed. The installers unplugged my sump pump. A week later, I found an inch of water in my basement.

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: OdiN

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: DaTT
His job was to do the job he was paid for, not to worry about plugging the appliances back that he had to move to get the job done.

That's one stupid answer. :roll:

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Now there are TWO stupid answers. The second is a visual portrait of Odin trying, but failing, to remember what number comes after three.

Looky, more insults. Good job!

 

[Jumpem]

I would probably be annoyed, but I wouldn't expect the contractor to cover it. Unless it is a huge faceless contractor like Lowes or Home Depot.

 

[waggy]

yes its the contractors fautl but good luck

 

[Baked]

It's his fault for forgetting to plug it back in, but it's your responsibility to check on it after he finished the job. You said it yourself, you saw him unplug it. It wouldn't have hurt to check on it afterward.

 

[dud]

I'm sorry Minendo but we live in a society that loves to transfer responsibility (fault). You stated that you saw him unplug the appliance so you knew it was unpowered. When he left you should have known to plug the unit back in. It's only common sense ...

 

[classy]

No. I would say you should have checked everything. Especially, considering it was two weeks ago. Sucks, I know, but I would say that one is on you.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: dud
I'm sorry Minendo but we live in a society that loves to transfer responsibility (fault). You stated that you saw him unplug the appliance so you knew it was unpowered. When he left you should have known to plug the unit back in. It's only common sense ...

I posted the thread simply to get ATOT's input on the situation, but I've already accepted it for what it is. Just another lesson learned in life.

 

[KK]

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: DaTT
His job was to do the job he was paid for, not to worry about plugging the appliances back that he had to move to get the job done.

That's one stupid answer. :roll:

Maybe you're just too stupid to understand it. Ever think of that, heh? :roll:

Anyways, back to the OP. Sure you could probably say he was at fault partially for it, but since you saw him unplug it you bear some of the fault. Things get overlooked. He didn't purposely do it, and you forgot about it. It wouldn't be worth the headache worrying about pursuing it.

 

[bonkers325]

contractor is ultimately not responsible because his duties only include doing whatever it was he was paid to do. anything else is above and beyond and simply due diligence.

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: KK

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: DaTT
His job was to do the job he was paid for, not to worry about plugging the appliances back that he had to move to get the job done.

That's one stupid answer. :roll:

Maybe you're just too stupid to understand it. Ever think of that, heh? :roll:

ANY contractor's job includes leaving all ancillary things as they were. Arguing otherwise, is well, stupid.

Now, trying to collect from this guy? It's minedo's word against his, and way more trouble than it's worth.

 

[Bignate603]

If you knew it was unplug I think you are equally responsible. If he just unplugged it without telling you and left your food to rot I think you'd be right to be pissed.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Just file a claim with your insurance company like this guy - http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2211032&enterthread=y

 

[SphinxnihpS]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: DaTT
His job was to do the job he was paid for, not to worry about plugging the appliances back that he had to move to get the job done.

That's one stupid answer. :roll:

I concur. If part of the job was moving and unplugging something then another part was plugging it in and moving it back.

 

[us3rnotfound]

cry about it

 

[Icepick]

This is NOT the contractor's fault. You should have taken time to clear a path for the contractor to get to the work area before they began. IMHO, the homeowner is responsible for conducting a visual inspection of the premises upon completion and before payment is made.