Williamston, NC asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law and Environmental for North Carolina

Q: My house was sprayed with the wrong chemicals for termites and now I can no longer live in my house can I sue?

Received a community grant for home repairs. General contractor hired someone to spray my house for termites. This was Oct of 2017 and I have not been able to live in my house since. The chemicals cause me to cough, wheezing, eyes watering, and headaches. Call state in it was determined the wrong chemicals were used. Who do I sue and how.

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Bill Powers
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Bill Powers
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Licensed in North Carolina

A: You need help from a CIVIL LAW attorney, preferably someone experienced handling Breach of Contract and Negligent Performance of a Contract legal issues.

Sorry to hear about your house!

Bill Powers

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