According to recent reports, the mayor of West Haven, Connecticut is threatening to sue over the improper removal of asbestos.
Mayor John M. Picard is considering suing the people and companies involved in mishandling the asbestos-abatement project.
City Could be Ineligible to Collect Reimbursements
As a result of the mishandled project, the city of West Haven could supposedly be unable to collect nearly $1 million in reimbursements.
Picard says he hopes the city will change their mind about the reimbursement and is willing to take legal action on the issue.
“I want the taxpayers to know that litigation is possible,” says Picard. “I’m not going to stop until we get reimbursed one way or another.”
Improper Asbestos Removal at West Haven High
So far, the state has reportedly agreed to pay $955, 000 for work connected to the replacement of the West Haven High School façade years ago, which included asbestos abatement.
However, the project cost $2.5 million but due to the improper asbestos abatement, the state says the city is ineligible to receive the additional $1.2 million.
Mayor Debating Whether to Take Legal Action
Although he has failed to name the companies and people he holds responsible for the asbestos issue and money loss, Picard says he intends to hold the guilty parties accountable.
“This project had inherent health and safety issues for the children who go to school there and the teachers,” says Picard.
(Source: TMCnet)
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