Unless you have documented proof of lost business [i.e; written contract offered by another contractor but conflicted with contract you were currently involved in] and lost time [i.e; you recorded time you left job to go meet lawyer, time you returned to job, etc] you are probably not even fantasizing about gettin a return on those. Mental and emotional abuse are usually up to the judge to award, depending on how well your lawyer(s) portray you as a blubbering, drooling idiot. Interest? out of the question. Unless, you can show you have steadily invested a percentage of your received invoices in stocks, bonds, etc.
Now, let's say you have everything documented. The first two items: loss/business and lost time are awards of compensatory damages. This means the contractor will be given an amount equal to what was lost to compensate you for what you would have made had you not shown good faith and devotion to a deadbeat. Mental and emotional abuse [pain, suffering] will be awarded under punitive damages. This means the judge will "punish" the contractor for not abiding by the law and his own contract. Interest, again is probably out of the question.
If your lawyer tries to tell you anything different, WALK OUT!! They aren't worth a ****. And, get a lawyer that will work on a contingency basis. If they know they aren't gettin paid unless you get paid they work harder; and they will fight for all they can get you. The more you are awarded the more their fee.
Hope this helps.
Re: Best way to SUE THE BASTARDS!!!!!!
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Randy Harris
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