Easy to pass comments, and blame the biggest person involved in the process.
This story illustrates as to what is wrong with the whole liability process to begin with.. (the blame game). There a some facts conveniently missing.. from the story... First question is... how much below the surface was the cable run...(typically it is 24 to 30 inches. that punctured the sewer line.. the 2nd question is was the sewer line supposed to be there at that depth ? typically sewer lines are installed at a very steep angle, going from 18-24 inches below the surface to almost 10f when the connect to the main sewer line. Third question has to do with Who ran the line ? a contractor or Att's Crew ? (Story says contractor)... Depending on question # 1 and 2 above, this would be paid by the contractor's liability insurance. and does not necessarily become ATT's problem (Bad PR, and being named as a co-defendant on the law suit yes)... but overall $7000 reair (most likely exaggerated, is not a big amount to be paid out). Having said that, if the sewer line is not supposed to be there or was supposed to be at a different depth then there are other parties at fault.... Obviously no one wants to own up to the mistake, without pressure... but at the end of the day there is a proper way to pursue the party at fault.. or you can go throw mud at everyone and see who reacts. :-) Faisal Imtiaz Snappy Internet & Telecom 7266 SW 48 Street Miami, FL 33155 Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 Help-desk: (305)663-5518 Option 2 or Email: [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Seth Mattinen" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 2:50:05 PM > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Fiber....your worst nightmare? > On 7/20/16 11:34, CBB - Jay Fuller wrote: >> >> Comments? >> >> http://via.whnt.com/pLJZ6 >> >> If I were on my desktop I'd post the text >> > > Isn't that what homeowner's insurance is for so the insurance company > will go after the at-fault party so you don't have to? Good luck getting > AT&T to admit to anything. > > ~Seth
