The plaintiff property owner sought damages for water leakage that occurred during roof replacement work performed by the defendant contractor.
The plaintiff alleged negligence and claimed costs associated with interior water damage and repairs to an HVAC gas valve.
The court held that the contractor met the applicable standard of care and followed industry practice, including the use of temporary seals and the absence of tarpaulins over the roof.
The evidence established that the roof was already in poor condition and that the leak likely resulted from a spontaneous split in the existing tar-paper rather than the contractor’s work.
The plaintiff also failed to prove causation or quantify damages related to the HVAC repair.
The claim was dismissed.
