pray4surf@nospams.net (pray4surf)
wrote:

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>No, I'm not looking for a financial
>windfall, I'd simply like the contractor
>pay for the damage he has caused. It
>could get quite expensive for him if
>'everyone' were to file similar claims...
>Your advice?

Talk to the other car owners that are experiencing the damage. Get them
to confirm the same conclusion you have, that the damage is new and
began when the steel work started next door. If in fact they all agree
with your observation, I'd say you have a good case against the
contractor. The work should cease until the situation with the cars is
resolved, either by having the cars moved or some sort of protective
shield be in place so that the damage ceases.

All of the cars should have access to a free detail, paid for by the
contractor. If a car has suffered extreme damage beyond the detail, it
should be painted at no charge to the owner. JMO.

Your observations sound right on and I'd be pissed too. Approach the
situation calmly, and if you run into resistance, I'd hire a lawyer.

Good luck.