I have a signed contract with a client to be her roofing contractor. I met with the adjustor and the roof was approved for replacement. Arrangements were made 3 different times to collect the payment so I could proceed. She then decided she wanted estimated from other companies. After lots of going back and forth I just sent her a notice of intent. I just discovered that someone who used to work for me and was a partner under a dba put the roof on. He has been using my signs and advertising he is a verteran owned business and is fully insured. Both of which he is not. Do I have legal recourse against him . And this is not the first instance as there are also google reviews where left with people giving his name as he completed a roof under our name and no money has come to our company
I'm an attorney that litigates these types of cases. The short answer is yes, there are some legal moves you can make, and which moves to choose depend on what end result you seek. Sorry if that seems cryptic, but it is about as detailed as you would want me to get on this public forum.
I'd be happy to discuss this issue with you in greater detail.
You can reach me via any method below.
Very best,
Ben House, Partner
House Perron & House PLLC
281-762-1377
ben@houseperron.com
Hello!
You have several options. 1) Lawsuit for trademark infringement. 2) Lawsuit for tortious interference with prospective contract/business. Both at the same time would be a good idea.
Both of them will allow you to pursue the guy who is doing all of this and award damages to you. The problems you will run into are A) Finding him and; B) Obtaining any form of monetary relief from him as it sounds like he doesn't have much going for him under his own steam.
E. Aaron Cartwright III
214.789.1354
Aaron@EACLawyer.com