Having never signed any subcontractor agreement with the general contractor that I work with, am I liable for workmanship issues?
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Having never signed any subcontractor agreement with the general contractor that I work with, am I liable for workmanship issues?
I worked on an insurance repair job almost 2 years ago.They now have water damage and are going after the general contractor I worked for. Am I also liable for the repair for the damages even if I never sign a contract for this job?
Asked on July 15, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Being liable for the damages and the ultimate repairs has to do more with whether or not your work was in some way under par - negligent repair work - that caused the water damage now being complained of. If you are a plumber then I would say that they are going to point the finger at you if it was a plumbing issue. If the roofer and it rained in the house after the roof work was done then I would be worried as well. Although you did not have a written subcontractor agreement you had an oral one, correct? And I am sure that your time on the job can be documented. Now you have to figure out YOUR place in all of this and the insurance issues with regard to the matter. Seek help. Good luck.
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