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Q: We own a construction business and just finished a customer's roof. They put a hold on the payment check.

We finished the customer's roof yesterday and they were happy with the work and paid us with a check. Today, they said they were unhappy with a portion of the roof that is perfectly fine and they put a hold on the payment check. Can they do this?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 1, 2023

A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The first thing to check is whether there is a problem with the work that you were not aware of. However, if the work is satisfactory and meets contract specs, then you could reach out to local attorneys to... View More

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Q: If I am injured at a construction site that I was walking past while running an errand for my boss, can I get workers'

comp or do I need to sue the company overseeing the construction project?

Frank Pasternak
Frank Pasternak
answered on Jun 26, 2018

I highly recommend that you contact a reputable Wisconsin worker’s compensation attorney. I cannot say for sure but it sounds as though your injury may be covered under Wisconsin worker's compensation laws. I'm happy to provide you a professional referral if you call me at 262-785-0802.

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