Aug 25, 2020 · In Hees v. Burke Construction, Inc., 290 Conn. 1, 10, 961 A.2d 373 (2009), our Supreme Court held that ‘‘in a breach of contract case brought by a homeowner against a contractor, § 20-429 …

Nov 21, 2025 · According to the Home Improvement Act (the “Act”), a home improvement contractor has no legal right to payment if his contract is not entered into by a registered salesman or contractor and …

Mar 14, 2023 · Having a default termination on its record may also affect the Contractor’s ability to obtain future work. An improper termination can have equally significant consequences for the …

Work performed by contractor was part of new home construction given that contract between owner and contractor was linked directly to the overall new home construction contract and the work related …

6 days ago · The damages in a wrongful termination case go beyond just what the contractor is owed for work already completed. A contractor can also recover lost profits: the difference between the full …

The court rejected an argument by the contractor that allowing liquidated damages would make the distinction between the termination for cause and termination for convenience “illusory,” noting the …

May 28, 2021 · Many home improvement jobs between contractors and homeowners are undertaken with a handshake or minimal documentation. In most instances, that can work just fine. But as with …

Nov 5, 2025 · Need to sue a contractor in Connecticut? Learn about breach of contract, defective work claims, and the legal steps to protect your rights and property.

Apr 7, 2025 · For many years in Connecticut general contractors have had to comply with Connecticut’s Home Improvement Act (C.G.S.§ 20-418 et seq) in which certain provisions needed to be …

Dec 1, 2020 · Rightful Termination If a construction contractor has been rightfully terminated, the contractor has no claim against the owner for damages. Under a properly drafted contract, the …