Legal Question in Consumer Law in Illinois

Is it possible to sue a business for duress and over charging? My husband had passed away and I needed to get my old house fixed There was rotten wood everywhere and it is actually sinking into the basement - I asked the estimator if it was even worth fixing and he told me he used to do that time of work and if he could look at it he could advise me. The front portch was all rotten and the windows. I had a new shingles, new windows, and siding. They also did the garage that is detached. I was charged $43,700 and the house is very, very small. I tried to cancel within the time set on the contract but the estimator came out and pressured me to cut a few items and proceed.

This work took all of the money from my husbands life insurance. I still have work that needs to be done and I am now seeing a Psychologist. I haven't even told my doctor about my money situation yet .


Asked on 10/04/12, 9:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Moens Moens Law Offices, Chartered

It is very unlikely a suit for duress would succeed in this type of circumstance. If you feel the contractor took advantage of you or defrauded you in some way, you should contact an attorney directly so that the relevant documents can be reviewed and you can present all of the relevant facts.

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Answered on 10/08/12, 12:01 pm


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