Ummm... Oops?

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:14 pm Post subject: Ummm... Oops?

Today, at the historic hotel my daughter manages. Someone decided they'd just cut through the parking lot.

DallanC · Site Admin Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3585 Location: Utah

Oh wow... someone just got fired, lol

My dad as a general contractor had to work on a historic house once after a fire. It was ridiculous how much it cost the insurance company (they even had to re-open a quarry that had been closed 60 years to get new matching stone).

-DallanC

Elvis · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 11:30 pm Post subject: Re: Ummm... Oops?

looking at the missmatched rims on trailer...somewhat of a flybynightcowboy operator I would think...

slimjim · Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2022 11:14 am Post subject: Re: Ummm... Oops?

and it looks like it's going to rain ... what a mess!

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2022 12:50 pm Post subject: Re: Ummm... Oops?

Daughter told me today that the owner of the company that caused the damage says he's not responsible because there wasn't a sign warning of low clearance... They pointed out to him that the truck was basically trespassing on private property. I'm sure this will turn out to be a drawn out mess.

gelandangan · Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2022 3:16 pm Post subject: Re: Ummm... Oops?

I must say I am in that category once Confused

I went into a shopping centre parking with my roof rack on, ripped the bloody thing off my car but did not make any damage to the building Rolling Eyes

Vince · Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2022 4:16 pm Post subject: Re: Ummm... Oops?

Pumpkinslinger wrote:

Daughter told me today that the owner of the company that caused the damage says he's not responsible because there wasn't a sign warning of low clearance... They pointed out to him that the truck was basically trespassing on private property. I'm sure this will turn out to be a drawn out mess.

It sounds like this is going to turn into a lengthy protracted argument between insurance companies arguing about ludicrous points. In the meantime, the owner of the building will no doubt have to foot the bill for repairs and await compensation.

slimjim · Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2022 11:27 am Post subject: Re: Ummm... Oops?

I think the company owner is going to get spanked

slimjim · Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 9:09 am Post subject: Re: Ummm... Oops?

Pumpkinslinger, just wondering how this all turned out? Are the repairs complete? Was justice done?

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 2:43 pm Post subject: Re: Ummm... Oops?

Slim, it's still ongoing!

The guy who did the damage, or his insurance company, is contesting. Also, this is a historic hotel, first built in 1891 (although the damaged area was added later), so it really complicates repairs. It has to be restored "historically correct" BUT someone is claiming that it has to meet modern building codes. I was there last week and my daughter said that they are waiting on quotes and plans from two structural engineers. They have to have at least two quotes for the insurance companies.

It's a shame that : #1 - the guy responsible is a rotten bum, and #2 - the various regulations are making repair so difficult. I do understand wanting to fix it "historically correct" but I'm not sure how the current building code will be met. I mean, the thing has been standing there 100 years or so.

greenparkinn.com/history