Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Louisiana

Dispute of Service Charges

I purchased a dishwasher 7 years ago. A week ago I noticed the kitchen floor buckling, carpet in the next room wet, and newly layed laminate wood flooring bowed. It was a presumed plumbing leak, however; after several areas of cut out Sheet Rock and cabinet panels it was discovered to be a manufacturer defect on the bowl of the dishwasher (20 yr. warrenty). I phoned the service provider who installed the dishwasher. They agreed to send someone out with the verbal agreement that no charges would be billed if it were indeed a manufacturer defect. They too deemed it a manufacturer defect and stated that in order for it to be replaced that I would need to pay the Service charge of $66.11 prior to receiving a replacement. They also said that I would need to provide them with two estimates for the damages before any further actions could take place in the repairs of my home. Should I pay the service charges? If so, should I write something on the back of the check to acknowlege my dispute?


Asked on 4/15/08, 4:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam Lambert The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert

Re: Dispute of Service Charges

You are always welcome to note that payments are disputed and made under protest. Usually, a simple notation on the "memo" line of the check will suffice.

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Answered on 4/25/08, 1:27 pm


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