Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

Can companies charge customers for their recklessness?

My gas company billed me from Jan till now at a amount under $100

Now they billed me $500 bill saying i owe this from last months. They said that the meter reading was down poorly by their employees and it was their recklessness. Is this right?


Asked on 8/04/10, 11:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

If you used the gas, then you have to pay for it. The company will probably agree to a payment plan if coming up with the money all at once would be hard for you. But the fact that it under-billed you in the past does not mean it must forfeit the additional income it earned.

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Answered on 8/10/10, 12:03 am
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

The other attorney is right on point. Besides a payment plan, you should make sure the $500 bill is absolutely correct and not just someone's guess of what the gas usage really was. Consult with a good business attorney in your area for specific advice.

Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise

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Answered on 8/10/10, 7:28 am


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