ROCINANTE Original Member 007 Premium join:1999-06-29 Hartsdale, NY
Standard Settlement
It may be a public relations nightmare, but the Cox settlement is standard for any corporation. "Here is your money, but you can't sue us again for the same problem". They are just protecting themselves from future claims that may have nothing to do with the fire.
rawgerz The hell was that? Premium join:2004-10-03 Grove City, PA
i dont know how dry wall would set on fire just from sparks its mostly dust now fiberglass insulation i could see going up if it was me doing the work i wouldent be drilling full speed into someone elses wall... my question to him would be would it have been so hard to try to pound a nail into the wall to find any obstructions first? seriously you can punch through drywall you could hammer in a bar much less a drill bit
reply to ROCINANTE COX and it's subcontractors have insurance for this type of accident/carelessness. The insurance carrier are the one's carrying the ball. Claims rep's and adjusters are usually interested in a one shot does all settlement. They want to close their file, come up with a settlement offer and ask for a release from further liability. COX probably has little say in this offer; it may not even involve COX directly if it was an independent installer.
This guy needs to hire a sharp attorney and call his local news help line for an on camera interview.
