Houston Inspection Lawsuit

[John Cahill]

Originally Posted by amiller

From his website at http://www.foxinspectiongroup.com/De...spx?tabid=2268

I am constantly reminding my inspectors, "nowhere in TREC standards does it mandate grandstanding or making mountains out of mole hills". We fully comply with TREC regulations while

Interesting concept. As long as he pays the inspector for the next one I don't see the conflict.

[Aaron D. Miller]

CE: Maybe you should actually read the link from his site before you pontificate in the wrong direction.

[Joe Farsetta]

Personally, I believe this to be one of the most dangerous lawsuits I have ever seen.

I mean, think about it. It tortious interference is established, this means that all inspections that result in a buyer walking away may be construed in the same light. I am not saying that this will definitely fly, be overturned on appeal, or is universally enforceable... but it exemplifies what is wrong with our legal system.

Should the plaintiff fail to make his case, I sincerely believe that the inspector should be entitled to reimbursement of legal fees, three-fold...

[Chuck Evans]

Originally Posted by amiller

CE: Maybe you should actually read the link from his site before you pontificate in the wrong direction.

You're right. What would I know. I've only known and worked with the man for five years or so. You, after all, have read a page on his website and that makes you an authority on the man and his business practices.

Next time you get the urge to disparage a fellow NACHI member on a public forum, you should do your homework or keep your dumbass opinion to yourself.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Interesting reading.

I have experienced a HI related lawsuit myself (shotgun suit/Motrtgage Fraud/AC). In my case (defended by E&O lawyers), first off my contract was ignored, then my report was ignored, and mostly my opinions of what was correct were ignored. I paid the deductable and settled.

I have no idea what so ever how this will turn out, but will stay tuned.

[Aaron D. Miller]

Next time you get the urge to disparage an inspector with more knowledge, experience ,and credentials than you, you might do your homework or keep your meandering synapses to yourself.

But I will say that I am impressed that you could dredge up and properly place into context a three-syllable word.

[Sean Fogarty]

I think it is sad. You might fart and stink the house up. Then be sued for that also. It was a very technical repot.

[Chuck Evans]

Originally Posted by amiller

Next time you get the urge to disparage an inspector with more knowledge, experience ,and credentials than you, you might do your homework or keep your meandering synapses to yourself.

Look inward - That's exactly what you did in your original post. If you have a beef with Gordon and the way he does business, at least have the integrity and personal fortitude to tell him so directly. It shows a certain smallness of character that you chose to make your snide little insinuation here.

I won't continue to go tit for tat with you on personal snipes. My mother always told me

"Never argue with a fool, they will lower you to their level and then beat you with experience. "

[John Cahill]

This not the first time a seller has sued an inspector. I suspect sign of times. Bad market. People stressed. Inspection findings kill deal. Gotta blame someone.

I often inspect a vacant house and have lock up responsibility. I have a predetermined property check out process. Last year I started video taping the check out on my small handheld camera. It takes me an average of 4.5 minutes to verify every room, door, stats and kit. Terabyte drives are cheap and I backup to mozy as well. I know its paranoid but it does assure I do a proper shut down.

Looking at it from the other side, one should be careful about their opinions. You can kill a deal by being wrong. Lately I find myself doing more of "Stain seen on ceiling. I do not know if it inactive or the cause." In other words I find myself saying more and more "I do not know".

Now that TX SoP have been in place for 6 months I find my reports taking a lot longer. Its all I can do in a 12 to 14 hour day to do 2 homes 30 years old. In 1986 I did 4 a day. Some say "you made less money" but not really if you factor in inflation. Over regulation has really affected my business.

[Aaron D. Miller]

Originally Posted by cevans

Look inward - That's exactly what you did in your original post. If you have a beef with Gordon and the way he does business, at least have the integrity and personal fortitude to tell him so directly. It shows a certain smallness of character that you chose to make your snide little insinuation here.

I won't continue to go tit for tat with you on personal snipes. My mother always told me

CE: The last time I took notice you were not my official censor, nor are you my boss. Even if I were looking for a censor or a boss, you would not meet the criteria. With those things in mind, please refrain from attempting to correct me in the future and we will get along splendidly.

If I had a beef with your boss he would be the first to know. My contention was (and so remains) with his cheesy advertising on his website. That contention was mentioned in a reply to someone else's message; not yours.

Once INACHI appoints you to oversee this site, let me know and I will cancel my membership.

[Aaron D. Miller]

I often inspect a vacant house and have lock up responsibility. I have a predetermined property check out process. Last year I started video taping the check out on my small handheld camera. It takes me an average of 4.5 minutes to verify every room, door, stats and kit. Terabyte drives are cheap and I backup to mozy as well. I know its paranoid but it does assure I do a proper shut down.

JC: Excellent idea.

Looking at it from the other side, one should be careful about their opinions. You can kill a deal by being wrong. Lately I find myself doing more of "Stain seen on ceiling. I do not know if it inactive or the cause." In other words I find myself saying more and more "I do not know".

JC: Agreed. I am rather fond of terminology such as " appears to be", "has the appearance of", "resembles", "of unknown origin", et al.

Now that TX SoP have been in place for 6 months I find my reports taking a lot longer. Its all I can do in a 12 to 14 hour day to do 2 homes 30 years old. In 1986 I did 4 a day. Some say "you made less money" but not really if you factor in inflation. Over regulation has really affected my business.

JC: Agreed in spades.

[Rick Maday]

Originally Posted by amiller

JC: Excellent idea.



JC: Agreed. I am rather fond of terminology such as " appears to be", "has the appearance of", "resembles", "of unknown origin", et al.




JC: Agreed in spades.

AD: If you properly quote the person you are replying to, there's no need for their initials at the begining of your post.

We're pretty smart, here, and can generally figure out who you were talking to.

[Aaron D. Miller]

Originally Posted by rmaday

AD: If you properly quote the person you are replying to, there's no need for their initials at the begining of your post.

We're pretty smart, here, and can generally figure out who you were talking to.

RM: Thank you for your sage advice. I am no stranger to these sorts of forums and have developed that habit, of which I am rather fond, if you do not mind.

[Rick Maday]

Originally Posted by amiller

RM: Thank you for your sage advice. I am no stranger to these sorts of forums and have developed that habit, of which I am rather fond, if you do not mind.

Not at all.

Guess you missed the smileys at the end.

[Aaron D. Miller]

Originally Posted by rmaday

Not at all.

Guess you missed the smileys at the end.

RM: Caught them I did. I just like to unnecessarily burn up bandwidth. It is one of the few freedoms we still can claim.