I Sued My $1,000,000 Bin Site Contractor
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- Опубліковано 17 бер 2023
- It is all fun and games until somebody gets sued. Let the lawyer battle commence!
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I love the line from their attorney " I don't understand why these issues don't come to light except when it's time to pay the final bill." That's like saying "I'm pretending to be stupid." Everyone who does construction knows that there is a final inspection and sign-off at the end of construction and if issues arise at that time they need to be addressed before the final bill is paid. Even if there is something found after sign-off it most times needs to be addressed before being paid.
Also, he's (the contactors attorney) didn't dispute the issues either. So, that implies that either contractor was negligent by not knowing of the issues in the 1st place or implies that the contractor knew off the issues but didn't take any other measures to address the issues.
Everyone who does construction knows there are many inspections before the final but somehow issues only arise when the money is due.
There are a million ways construction contracts are broken, both from the client side and the contractor side. Ive been on both. Ive seen nonsense claims from clients to weasel out of paying, Ive also seen ridiculous demands from contractors. Unless you actually hear the evidence you really cant make a call.
I always do a walk with my customers and give em painters tape. mark it. but ive had clients like this dude try to wiggle out of the final bill more than once. Everytime I've won in court, every single time.
That's something you don't reply to. It's bait from the attorney for you to pretend you were supervising the details of the project.
This is why you get an attorney. It's not about showing logically who's right, it's about doing so efficiently. You fell for the bait. Now the judge is asking him/herself "Shouldn't have the payee raised objections prior?", when he/she would never have entertained that responsibility a few moments ago.
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I am a construction manager on multi-million and billion-dollar projects around the world and have dealt with construction claims throughout my career. I have been a factual and expert witness three times in high-value arbitrations. You have done wisely to get a construction lawyer as dealing with this stuff is definitely a different bread of cat. From what I have witnessed on your videos when trying to use the system and what you said in this video, you have a very strong case. The facts seem to be on your side. Good luck and sorry that you have to go through this mess.
Can it hurt Cole’s case if they continue to use the bin site?
@@dylan818 No they have no other choice. They aren't able to use the bin site at capacity or as it's intended either so they are having to use it to what is safe for them until this gets sorted out.
@@dylan818if anything, their attempts to use the bin site and the problems they run into during those attempts, will just further prove their case. Things like the motors constantly burning up, pieces falling off, the legs getting jammed, etc.
*breed of cat
@@dylan818 no, quite the opposite, the more evidence it doesn’t perform as per the contract, the stronger Cole’s case.
Cole and all the Cornstar Fam, I’ve been following this build since you started. I’m a welder and fabricator and seeing the shoddy workmanship hurt my heart. Unfortunately, that’s the way a lot of companies are. They want to do things half-a$$3d and use cheaper and lighter equipment. I do a lot of repairs on logging equipment and 18’s here in NC. I’m not cheap. I don’t sugarcoat anything. My name and reputation are on the line, not to mention the fact that my kids and grandkids and a whole lot of others are going to be running the same roads as the stuff that I repair, and I would have an extremely hard time knowing that someone was hurt because of my negligence. Much love to you all and prayers that you come out on top of all this. You folks seem like some of the most genuine and hardworking folks that I’ve seen on here and I think that I speak for most on here that we only want you guys to be as successful as possible. 🤙🇺🇸
I will be graduating with a mechanical engineering degree in a month and what little industry experience I have had has shown me the same thing. Also @ibbylancaster8981 your type of business is always the best type to deal with especially when you are the one not dealing with the money side of things. Having someone come and do what you know needs to be done and is able to communicate with us what will be done is some of the best feeling work. The woman who is the weld engineer at the plant I worked at (also an alumni at my university) has said the same things. She is the one that has to do the escorting and climbing and sign off the whole way and when working at an aging plant having someone like this on your side is very nice.
I'm a home building superintendent. You'd be amazed how many contractors get their bids wrong and constantly ask for more materials. It drives me nuts.
I’ll take a loss before I charge extra for something I missed. I’d try talking with customer but if they weren’t okay with the extra I’ll eat that.
Gotta do your job. That includes the bid.
As a super you're not the GC... more than likely telling the subs "hey this is the price". Which normally isn't enough but you all still get your 20-25%. but if you were worth your salt youd have your class a and be a fkn GC. but you don't. so that tells me enough about you
The bid isn't wrong, it's deliberate. I literally printed a PDF of exactly what work needed to be done in a small apartment and left it there with the keys to get on with. They still claimed 20% more than they originally quoted.
They didn't even bother to come up with a reason (too much effort to find things I missed in the PDF), they just added it on and said overruns were very common.
I paid it because they actually turned up and did the work (to an okish standard). Judging by my friends' stories, "only 20% over the quote" is a win...
A lot of desperate contractors who want to be the lowest bid always do this. I hire contractors for rental properties and it has happened to me multiple times.
@@Sulfen stop taking the lowest bid. i always get that "we got a lot lower bind" then a call back "can you fix this" yeah i can but for double the price now.
Have your lawyer show the court the video of your dad almost falling over the broken mess on the corn bins
It’s possible a judge would deny showing a jury any of the UA-cam videos. They have to prove they we’re communicating directly with the contractor. It’s obvious they have grounds for this suit, hope they win.
I saw that one. Please include it in your case
@@SusieQ450 But “we” the audience only saw the video. We don’t know that Cole wasn’t on the phone that very day. I know if that were my pap, I’d be raising holy heck with them.
@@SusieQ450they wouldnt show him the UA-cam video, just the direct footage recorded by the camera of that event, unedited.
Kinda where having a UA-cam comes in handy. Coles got like 98 percent of everything on film video evidence
I don't know anything about bin site construction but every time I see Daddy Cornstar up on the walk ways that are already falling apart, I pray, pray, pray for your safety. Good Luck, I hope you get what you are entitled to.
is shocking tbh
No one in the family uses the mandated safety equipment or practices when working aloft. The builder has a responsibility for building to code. The end user also has a responsibility to use the equipment safely. I watched Millennial Farmer speak about grain bin safety, then admit to the camera that what he was doing was unsafe. And he is the spokesmen for a grain bin safety charity. Farmers in general, have a problem with safety. It is twice as dangerous as being in law enforcement a 5 times as dangerous as being a firefighter. Some place it as more dangerous as deep sea crab fishing.
@@jerrylondon2388 I'm guessing you've got some contractors in your family, cause you're doing some serious victim blaming throughout the comments. All the safety equipment and practices don't mean anything if the structure itself is unsafe.
@@tetedur377 Being a civil suit the burden of proof is a preponderance of the evidence, not reasonable doubt.
@@jerrylondon2388 While this may be true, the catwalks are literally falling apart and welds are cracking. That's not even taking into account all the other issues with the system.
What sucks with these kind of lawsuits is that the lawyers on both sides will milk this for as much money as possible.
this is not true most lawyers just want to finish the case and move on
@@5511ab they benefit from a lengthy battle.
@@5511ab Right, as if 10 vs 1000 billable hours doesnt make a difference at 300-400 an hour. Clown.
@@jeffthegod sure, if it's a 1 vs 1000 choice. It's not though and most of these battles are letters back and forth. Dragging these things out for money is easy for an attorney.
The opposing lawyers often know each other and play golf/dine with each other. 😏
We have been Suing a contractor for almost 2 years now. It’s a long and tough process. I wish all the luck to you!
They try to delay delay delay until you run out of cash for the lawyer.
@@christopherkidwell9817 yup, trying not to let that happen
Any Luck So Far?
@@JerrysEdits not yet sadly
A friend of mine worked for a shady solar company for a year and quit when he couldn't stand the corruption anymore. Usually solar panels are a good choice for saving money depending on the sunlight that you have at your home. But the company often did a shotty job and would do everything to delay and mislead their customers.
Almost sounds like the contractor has prior insurance claims and can’t afford another one
If the contractor files bankruptcy, it will not be good. It might be good to not discuss suit on you tube at all.
@@MisterEC1 He not gone do that . He wants $300'000 out of them yet.
@@MisterEC1 companies fail all the time. i dont care about the livelihoods of strangers
@@MisterEC1 Amen. Corruption escapes via bankruptcy. Such destroyed my retirement...
@@MisterEC1 it might be good to do a good job when you have had the the privilege to get the contract .I am a scaffolder and I know the contractor has put every one in danger because of there quick put money first before safety It also might be good to tell the community who the cowboys are who want to take your money without doing the job you payed them for . punishment, the infliction of some kind of pain or loss upon a person for a misdeed >if you don't it will become common knowledge your bad deeds get rewarded and not punished , I would report them to the government for putting people in danger ., do it now or you may lose your money JUDGES DON'T RULE AGAINST GOVERNMENT IN GENERAL. report report report OR LEARN THE HARD WAY
I went through one lawsuit over the death of my son. We were in court 5 times in 19 months. It wasn’t about money it was so nobody else would ever lose a child. So I believe it is for the protection of others as well! I saw daddy cornstar way up there and how unstable that rail is and if he was my dad I’d never allow him of the ground again!! You have a ton of footage on that build and your new lawyer should be able to see the problems.
As an engineer who started his career through working construction, you would be _amazed_ at how many designs are justified and build on the logic of "I've done it this way for X years!"
I have been watching you since you were a college kid, just wanting to show the world what goes on at a farm. The way you handle yourself in all situations has been awesome to watch. This includes your Dad and brother. You and your brother have been working on that farm like MEN since you were young. Apparently, they don't watch your channel. That company doesn't have a leg to stand on. You have so much documentation on the problems early on. The way you are conducting yourselves now shows how much integrity you have. You are a true Gentleman and Scholar.
I really find it funny that they are fighting hard with this knowing you have documented everything with your UA-cam channel. You have dates and times of your concerns from the beginning when you started to use your grain bins.
IT doesn't matter that he has it on the UA-cam channel it matters that the contractor was told about it. Thats the biggest factor.
I feel like that's exactly why they're fighting it, and precisely why they demand a jury trial. They are more than likely going to portray this as some sort of UA-cam'r publicity stunt in order to garner views. Cole's click-bait titles for his videos isn't going to help matters either.
Cole praying for a positive outcome on a very difficult situation for your family. Grandpa is very proud of you and Cooper for working hard to preserve what he and your Dad worked hard for so many years. You are good stewards of the land. We are behind your family. Take care. ❤
Thanks for the explanation on the bin site situation. I was really looking forward to the finished product, and disappointed when it didn’t happen. Good luck in your law suit. Damn shame y’all have to go through this!!
I noticed way back during the summer some bad things were showing up at the build site. All the best to you all. You all work so very hard and are fair and trusting and this should not happen to you all. All the best!
I remember watching the progress of this and I remember you bringing up concerns at least twice, we once were a nation that took pride in our work. That is sorely lacking today and unfortunately you're not the only one dealing with issues of people who purport to be experts in their field but end up screwing things up in their process. I hope and pray you get full satisfaction from this ordeal and I pray nobody gets hurt before the bin site is fixed.
"Experts" get comfortable in their work, and then lazy, and then uncaring the more years they work in their respective field. The less experienced a contractor, company, etc. is the better it is for you, because they might actually still care about their customers and their work.
These bigger contractors and companies that have been around for 30, 40+ years are the ones you want to avoid... not the ones you want to employ.
Cole, you’re very fortunate that you have so many recordings of the bin site going up. I remember you having some concerns before the bins even going up. I know you showed the faulty welding well before any bills coming due.
Just listening to this is making ME anxious! Conflict is never easy. Hopefully you can get through this without too much stress. It may be a long time, but I hope everything is resolved and your bin site eventually works correctly.
First video I have tuned into but I will definitely be sticking around to hear what happens with the case. Best of luck Cole
Check his videos of the demo and remodel of the homestead it is fascinating
Layman view: The contractor owes you a safe AND working bin site according to agreed upon specifications. Anything less is for them to correct for their own money/resources. Quick edit: about the whole "when it's time to pay" thing the responding lawyer wrote. When it comes to final payment, the contractor is saying that their work is done. It obviously was not done if things are falling apart and are not handling the use the structure is supposedly made for.
You deserve to feel safe on a structure that was professionally built. You took them at their word that they could handle the job. I hope you can get this resolved to your satisfaction. Will be watching your progress and sending good vibes.
Good on you for standing up for yourself 👍. This technique is often used by contractors, especially when they think their clients will just accept what has been put in front of them.
So good on you!!!!!
Good luck on your lawsuit. I’ve watched your videos during the build and you were very vocal about the quality of their work. Take them to court!
The contractor is lucky he isn't being sued for a serious accident.
Yet
Facts
That’s for real DC almost fell once it’s dangerous
Roth like that time daddy corn Star was on top of bin site and the handle broke of in his hand ! And having too step across the walk way !
That could still happen! Go for a Judge trial as the truth will be on trial as a Jury may let them off and they know that fact! The contractors are trying to take advantage of you very nice people. Lots of photos of the mess will convince the Judge of malfeasance by the contractor.
Cole that was well put. Taking the high road is the best path brother. You guys are so talented and I pray you Cooper and your DAD can fix this issues as faster quit resilution as fast as possible. All I can say is farmers are hearty breed that can fix most issues. The goal has to be maximizing grain storage maximizing profits and of course safety first. You have grow well past your years, I can see you were raised right son. Never let it get you down. You sure have a strong team you are on. Being a part of
Any lawsuit does bring you down but its a necessary evil. Cheers. Neal Lee Apollo Beach Florida.
Congratulations, Cole and Nava!! God bless your union!
You should have an OSHA/Insurance inspector come out and do a walk down of the site; submit their findings to your case.
As a farm (business) I'd be surprised if an inspection wasn't done once construction was complete. If a final safety inspection was done, they sure did a very poor job.
Also corw the concrete bases and test as they are probably weak cement?
Great idea!!!! it is a work site
I’m kind of surprised that there were no ‘As Built’ plans provided after project was completed.
If OSHA came out that whole bin site would be shut down.
If OSHA came out, the farm would be responsible, not the contractor
Your sharing more than we can expect after this is private business, that being said I'm just glad your not letting yourself get walked over and I want to thank you for sharing what you have and wish your and your family the best in this issue
You are handling this situation with honesty, integrity, and respect.
Best wishes! I've watched the tremendous amount of work you've done, and hope you can get this matter straightened out.
So sorry you’re having to go through this. You did your research and due diligence and really all I see is that you’re asking for what you paid for! Best of luck getting a fair and just resolution for you and your family 🙋♀️🇨🇱
Clearly from the result Cole did not do either enough research or due diligence. He is a farmer with a finance degree. The bin site required experience with soils for foundation support and structural engineering plus all the power transmission and controls to shuttle the grain about.
what due diligence is there a bid bond, if there were multiples bids on the project why was this contractor hired, was he the cheapest, was he the most expiranced, was his bid in range with the other bids, is there a performance bond, payment bond. is there a material inspection is there scheduled inspections. no job is completed and then inspected. there are certain thing you do while building to prevent this. where is the geo report with the soil test and class. is there a foundation inspection permit, engineered design. same goes for every other component. from the drawing he showed in the video are horrible I hope those aren't the final plans they had there not even stamped by an engineer how did his city or county approve the construction of a structure without stamped plans
Alot say this should be private. Yet you have shared your entire farm even your financial part all to give your viewers an insight as to how a business like yours is run. The problems and challenges and how you you are handling them is an education to a lot of farmers from start ups to generational farms. Sometimes in business you have to get an impartial judge to sort out issues and that is part of running a large business. I appreciate that you aren’t naming names or trying to ruin a company’s reputation just trying to make sure the agreement you signed is completely completed as it was portrayed.
I agree - they will use anything said on social media by you Cole to contradict the facts - even if only lack of clarity, Also please be caredful with any nondisclosure requirements in the origninal agreement regarding claims or arbitration
Thank goodness you vlogged the build. They will be hard pressed to defend the integrity of their work as we all watched this unfold.
You guys are such amazing and nice people, and it really sucks that you guys have to go through this being the great people you are. Love the vids keep up the great content, and I hope you guys get what’s fair.
Yes, I agree. As a former site superintendent working on building construction sites, I seen many errors occurred as I watched your podcasts on UA-cam. Hope this all turns out well for you in the near future.
What is your experience with consulting engineering firms? Did you do projects both with and without an engineering firm?
@@curtislowe4577 nunya
@@curtislowe4577 There were a few times where we had to stop the project, send pictures to architect and engineers, and had contractors redo the work.
@@curtislowe4577 My experience with consultant engineers has always been good. There were a few times where I noticed a better way to build a feature into the project and these features were accepted by the engineering team. And a few of my features were rejected as well
I like the way you explain things, one thing I noticed in today's video was when you talked about DC, you kinda talked like him. It was funny. Big thumbs up to Cooper for his hard work and finding a way to save a bunch of money. Good luck with the repairs and lawsuit. God is on your side
Hi Cole, I’ve been watching your videos since the start of your project on your grandfathers house and I’m loving it, however I’m extremely disappointed in the way you and your family are having to go through this situation and I truly hope that you guys come through this in a positive way. Massive respect and good luck 🙏🏽
Best regards
Paul from Sunderland in the north east of England
Prayers for a good outcome. Your family is hard working and honest people. Your ethics are better than most.
I remember when DC went on top and saw the bad welds and thought out loud to us that they must be temporary welds. Throughout your whole ordeal with the bins, the concrete pads, etc, all of you have asked pertinent and correct questions regarding the construction methods, and I’m hoping that you will be able to use your videos as evidence that you did indeed raise these concerns well before you received your final bill and snotty response. That being said, Cole, go get them. You be nice and upstanding here on your channel, but don’t be afraid to get down and dirty with this company in private. It’s your family’s livelihood and life’s work, and you need to remember that as you go into litigation. And try to get permission to use all your pertinent videos, because I believe they are your proof. Good luck! We’ve been pushing for this, and we’ve all got your back!
Temporary weld ? Never heard of one.
@@jefffindley5870 Tackwelding is a thing, but usually its either ground out and welded through, or it's just finxing somthing into place until you "weld through (the material)" . Tackweldings which are meant to stay in place are usually marked as such in the blueprints and even those are subject to specific codes and guidelines.
@@EnraEnerato yeah. I know what a tack weld is . The statement was a TEMPORARY weld . I have welded for many years . I worked at a steel fab shop building stairs ,ladders and rails like those. Temporary means "only for a short time." Tack welds are for fitment prior to full welding.
@@jefffindley5870 your experience is blinding you to what a layman may call temporary. A tack weld is a temporary weld, since the word temporary means "will be replaced later." Someone who isnt a welder may not know what the specific term "tack weld" means, but they should understand what "temporary" weld means - as in, not the finished, delivered product. Your holier-than-thou attitude toward people who may not have your experience shows that you really lack the ability to see things from anyone's viewpoint except your own, which can only serve to hinder your development as a person.
@@cr4zyj4ck no holier than thou attitude. Never heard them called temporary welds . I've never "ground out a tack weld " to finish weld . Unless there was a fitment issue. We just burned it in over the tack . You seem a little touchy over this situation.
You’re a 100% right in filing suit. Contractors that don’t meet specs should be hauled in for fixing their shoddy work. At our resort, we have had contractors hauled in for poor work or equipment manufacturers for warranty work on high end equipment. You have to identify early and seek remediation early because there are time clocks running under warranties or guarantees. Nice work Cole.
What specs? The lack of engineering specifications defining what is to be built is likely the contractor's bulletproof defense. The contractor built what is in the contract. He wasn't required to build more than that. When Cole didn't hire a consulting engineering firm he set himself up for this headache. Would you try to remove someone's appendix with nothing more than a few UA-cam videos for guidance? No? Neither would I. I'd bite the bullet and hire a medical expert.
@@curtislowe4577exactly!!! What specs? This is rural Iowa where farm construction is exempt from any building code. So what does the contract for construction services say about specs? I’m guessing very little.
Sending my positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family through out the lawsuit.
My husband and I will keep you in our prayers. I have watched the videos of the bin project from when you started it. You did your homework, it's horrific how awful the work was. Be strong and be calm, even if calm is difficult
A structural engineer to prove it was done wrong is a 100% guarantee you win especially if you have multiple. Also having core tests done on the pads will prove it wasn't the right mixture or if they didn't poor thick enough wish yall the best.
They just didn't do a proper GEO engineering report. Their response to the lawyer's engineering request is a bit comical and I don't see how they expect to go to trial based on "...we don't need no engineering report"
The concrete can be the right mix. The bigger factor is the soil under the bins and was it right or compacted to handle the bins. Just because it has been there for 50 year doesn't mean the soil was the right type to handle the weight of the bins. Just like the hopper bottom how thick was the old pad versus the new pad? 2 to 3 foot thick on old maybe 18 inch on new something wrong there.
To cut a long story short and to help others who would build such facilities or any other facilities in the future, YOU MUST ALWAYS ASK FOR THE ENTIRE PROJECT before signing or making any payment, and check that project with an independent expert. Without a project in the contract, everything boils down to, she said, he said, which means that it is very difficult to prove in court. After all, it was the contractor's obligation to create a project and to obtain a permit based on it, that is the MAIN thing here. And a copy of that project must be in state institutions, take it out and check what is in that project.
@@johnunsicker7440 agree
The other issue is any work the contractor didn't do, like excavation, placement and compaction of base material, etc., Will be argued as being inferior.
My brother, I remain very proud of you. I believe you guys are doing the right thing and handling yourselves better than I would in that circumstance. Nothing but love for you guys!
Hope everything turns out in the best way for your family. Cudos to you for asking for grace for the contractor so that their business is not subject to unfair treatment from involved parties. That is classy and generous. In the meantime seeing people up on those bins scares me to death. God’s Grace and protection on y’all going forward.
Dude basically said "It is so weird people do not notice construction issues until the job is done, and they finally have a chance to completely inspect it"
But the contractor ADMITS the job wasnt actually even finished because they supplied them a credit lol
Im sooo glad you sued them! You've had nothing but trouble with those bins! BRAVO! AND you have ample documentation of the shoddy work right from the beginning! ❤
There was a video I watched awhile back ago you and your brother were gone, daddy corn star was alone on the farm and he climbed to the tip of the bin and the railings weren't even properly attached. I said a prayer he wouldn't fall cause that freaked me out so bad. I pray none of you get hurt from their negligence!
Didn't part of that mess fall off the site? I swear I remember them finding parts on the ground in a video.
you and the family had issues with the Bin site well before the final payment was requested and it is documented in your own Video's as the site was being constructed, glad you went and talked with a true construction Litigator not wishing the contractor bad things but in reality THEY SCREWED UP
Agreed. I hope they can use their videos as evidence.
I've found it's important to hold contractors to task in a nice way, all through the job. Best of luck to ya!
I like how you break stuff down and explain everything your quite intelligent and personalable thanks for your content I enjoy watching.
Very nicely done Cole. An unfortunate and delicate situation and your status complicates things I'm sure. It very impressive your desire to get to the truth and full understanding of the situation and your efforts to actually protect the reputation of the contractor while it's getting sorted out. My prayers are with you and your family and the contractor as this goes forward. May wisdom prevail and justice triumph. God bless you all. Stay on the high road
Amen 🙏
Copper great job showing and explaining the issues with the planters, love seeing the working on the equipment. Cole good luck in this Journey lawsuit. Hope the contractor is held accountable for the things not done correctly. 🙏🇺🇸🙏
Ive only watch your channel a few times last year and I absolutely saw this coming ! Good luck Cole I pray it all works out 😂
Goodness Cole! On this channel you are talking about your lawsuit....where as on Nave channel, you are WEARING A SUIT AT YOUR WEDDING!!!! Wow! So special!
The one really good thing you have going for you is all the footage you have of you voicing your concerns in real time. While it was being built you were voicing concerns we watched. Good luck to you
Do what you need to! At this point it's a health and safety Hazzard, I would do the same, especially before someone gets hurt, or even killed.
I'm so sorry you have to go through that headache Cole, wishing a quick resolution. We'll pray for an quick and equitable resolution.
It shows just how hard this is for you and the family. I hope this goes the way it seems to should for you and the family. Best wishes
I’m so glad you had this on video. It helps to prove what happened and what didn’t happen. God bless.
Wow I'm so sorry to hear that & I hope you & your family & contractor Can get things settled ❤
Cole, I just spoke with a friend that does professional productions. He recommended you make a playlist of every vid showing bin site, prep, construction, repairs, damage, faulty workmanship and let your viewers “crowdsource” and investigate the playlist so you can get a comprehensive list of video evidence that you may have missed. Seriously consider this.
Great idea
This is actually genius!
^this is actually brilliant I've built a few grain bins myself and I'm sure some of your other viewers may have as well
*THIS*
I know this is a month late but I know how slow legal gears move...but please listen to this advice.
Thats good that you put this up. A bad contractor will certainly try and disparage a good company/farm like this
Kills me such amazing people get trampled. Honeslty I wish I was more like Cole and his dad. I have never seen a better representation of what a family should be.
The fact that you observe and care about this stuff shows you’re more than capable of developing a strong healthy relationship with your kids like the relationship we observe between Cole and his Dad. All you’ve gotta do is keep paying attention to the physical, intellectual and emotional needs of your kids and yourself and you’ll develop your own version, as well as raising wonderful adults.
Easy target I think it is
Well said! @LSUProudFather
Your like my mom, she keep great records, she check three times before she gave her ok, she did her own leg work, and she didn’t take bull from bullies.
@@isabellef8692who said they have kids or want kids?
Hope you can get it fixed and goes your way. God bless you and your family
First off, CONGRATULATIONS on the wedding!!! I'm so happy for you both!! And now with this bin site mess. I'm so sorry y'all are having to deal with this. The videos you have posted to youtube are your evidence and everyone one of us that watch your videos are your witness I wish the best for y'all and a quick resolution. My prayers are that this litigation doesn't take years.
Don’t get discouraged Cole! These are hard to live through. But, your doing the right thing.
Keep taking the high road when representing this problem. I've been on construction management teams. When stuff starts falling apart and basic safety codes are obviously violated, so long as the specs are correct, then the builder has some explaining to do.
I hope things went your way, as they did do a very shoddy job when you see how things have started falling apart! 😘
Makes me glad you have your videos. I hope you can use them in court. Best of luck.
Cole, thanks for the info. I have been through similar lawsuits before, and the advice to us was not to discuss the case with anyone until the case was settled. And it worked out ok. I look forward to hearing the final result of your suit. Good luck.
I hope you win the suit, Cole. That bin site has been dangerous for awhile.
You are an honest and humble man Cole.. I am happy to hear you ask for people on here to not try to get involved with your law suit.. It shows a level of humanity and maturity not seen in a lot of younger adults of your generation..
God bless you and your family! God will guide you through this mess!
Finding an honest quality contractor is absolutely priceless.
Cole, one huge thing you got going for you is your video evidence from start to finish on that bin site. It was so smart of you and DC to document everything. I would not stop until they tore everything down to bare bones, re-done everything the way its suppose to be. This means from the pit, to the bin concrete. They need to redo it all. Then have a third part safety inspector inspect everything down to the last bolt and weld. If it takes quite awhile so be it. That previous contracting company should pay for the storage of your grain at the local co-op also including the trucking. I would also sue for the mental anguish that it caused you, DC and Cooper during harvest when you had to stop and fix the pits problems as well as others. You all deserve this. I am a man that believes in doing a solid good job from start to finish. You do what is fair and right to your fellow man. This project was nothing but shady dealings and poor craftsmanship on there part from the start. I hope you guys get all you deserve. I run my shop with the motto, "The Difference Between Good and Great Is 2%!" I wish you the best of luck Sir.
Glad ya'll are taking some action against them finally. I've been ticked off for you since you first started mentioning issues that kept popping up. Those people are so wrong, taking your money and half doing their work smh can't believe people feel okay with themselves doing dirty work like this
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I just want say, Cole, you are , with out a doubt a true inspiration to myself and I’m sure many others. You are a so smart,honest, hard working, extremely knowledgeable guy and in EVERYTHING you take on you exude such enthusiasm, respect and a type of sentimental loyalty to the hard working generations before you with such pride. I love to watch how you handle life’s challenges. You so likable, shit, Im PROUD of you!! lol. I wish only the BEST in life for you and yours, keep up the amazing work! 👍🏻
I don’t know how the algorithm got me to your channel but I love your tenacity and my goodness the name of your channel corn star is amazing
Love the scorched earth approach. Sometimes it takes that. A lot of folks get screwed over by bigger companies and can’t fight back.
I'm glad you're protecting yourself, that site is dangerous.
Cole, sneaking off and getting marrieds one thing, but not adding it into your updates of new things happening on the farm is another! Lol Congrats
Yes, I agree with the comments below....I'm so proud of you, doing this just as responsibly as you do your business, personal, and family lives....you're a wonderful example to all on UTube land...May Almighty God be with you, and acknowledged once again... thank you...
So sorry it had to come to this Cole. Hopefully they don't play the " let's just drag this out until they run out of money " tactic.
Its sad that we just cant trust each other to do a good job.😢 and when there is a mistake just to repair it and dont have to sue
People are goofy I guess and it goes both ways. You spend more time and money these days in requirements documents, project management plans, etc. due to that. Not that this example applies at all to the bin site deal, just an example. - A family member wanted a new wood floor installed by a friend of mine. He is a really good, and I warned him you might not want this job due to this and that - you get the idea. I seen it finished and it was awesome. Family member was upset the GRAIN of the wood (not the finish stain and protectant coat) didn't exactly match and this and that. He went back multiple times and lost money on the job. Said to me " I should have listened to ya." People are goofy.
@@hawks2252 thats also true, and you give a prime example.
Yep, I know a guy who is getting sued due to ridges in the brush finish on a driveway, which to be honest when I seen it, isn’t even noticeable. Customer just doesn’t want to pay, contractor was willing to give back $1500 on an $8000 driveway.
Now being sued for 15 grand for some reason. Idiots are everywhere.
I agree with you. I don't know who's right or wrong but you would think the Builder & the Buyer could get out there, start from the bottom and point out every little problem, decide if it's a reasonable Complaint right there & decide the REMEDY. Seems like it'd be cheaper than getting Lawyers involved.
I'm sorry this has happened to you and your wonderful family, Goodluck and fingers crossed 🤞 for the best outcome ❤
You definitely shouldn’t have had the issues you’ve had. So glad you’re perusing this! 💕💕
I really hope you have an excellent law team because this will boil down to who has the better lawyer. I really hope you win and get what is deserved. Honestly I think the whole thing should be torn down and redone even the cracking concrete.
No there are major problems that are not safe and don't meet spec pretty easy to win. The jury trial is just a way to prolong the case.
It really won't. It's pretty clear. Cole initially complained about a bunch of things he assumed but weren't in the contract or agreed to. But by the end of the first video it was pretty clear that they didn't do the job correctly. I'm a mechanical contractor, the contractor will lose this pretty easily, except the assumptions about everything being whatever brand cole preferred and some of that finnicky stuff.
Engineering on steps probably isn't an issue. Steps failing is an issue. Concrete failing is an issue. Augers not feeding proper capacity is an issue. Its common for dealers in many industries to fab stuff on site like steps etc.
Insurance companies will settle.
honestly its gonna come down to who's willing to put out more money into litigation.
This project was filled with assumptions and very few specifications . Far too much trust of the customer that it will be done correctly, but undefined. Winning the case does not assure any monetary settlement, especially in todays economic situation. Good luck and God Bless.
I doubt it goes to trial when the contractor realizes they will most definitely lose. Hopefully in the settlement you can ask that they also pay your attorney and court fees. Good Luck and thanks for giving us an update 👍🏻
They 100% should pay court and attorney fees, but I would also make sure that when the contractor goes out there to fix things, that they get someone to keep an eye out on them. Because they would 100% sabotage stuff that is less visible.
@@theravenousrabbit3671 Wouldn't you get a new contractor considering they obviously cannot be trusted?
as a class a contractor who has dealt with a few lawsuits... ive never lost one. im also a multi generation dairy farmer. this dude screams wanting something for nothing.
always have a signed contract and understand it, if you don't understand it have it explained too. without one it makes it makes it really tough to take them to court. agreeing on a hand shake are a thing of the past. good for you Cole and family for stand your ground and going after them.
Yes be very careful with these things cole. Lawyers can deal with it for you .good luck hope all goes well for your family cole.
Good job DC. you raised some great humans….❤
A fix. Pour the phase 2 set of slabs. I sent you an email with a video showing the reasons a concrete silo fell over. Including how much additional concrete needs to be calculated. Take apart the bins and move them to site 2. Eventually pour bin site 3 and then 4. If needed rip out the slab at bin site 1 to complete all 4 phases.
Love the tear-jerk music and emotion-breaking-voice takes. If only you had flashed in a few subliminal pics of children crying we'd be talking Academy Award video here.
Cole, you're extremely lucky in this lawsuit in the fact that your family has hours of video documenting the failures of the grain handling & bins. It's not just your opinion. Jurors will be able to watch the videos of the timeline of bringing the bins online at harvest season and the issues as the bins started to fail. Hang in there guys!
who is the architect of the bin?
When a farmer doesn’t do their job and raise a shitty crop the government steps in and saves them. Anyone else screws up they get sued. What a system.
Praying that you get everything resolved with the bin site issue.
I am so sorry you and your family have to deal with this mess. But you are doing the right thing. These people have to be held accountable for the mess they made.
Cole, let me first say, Congratulations on the MRS. & the new BUNDLE OF JOY💙 (my guess)
Second: please allow me to commend you on the extremely knowledgeable level of your rights at your stage in adulthood! I sincerely applaud you in every aspect of the process! You, my friend, are a Devine Gift from ABOVE!
You’ve restored this 54yr old woman’s faith in humanity! You and yours will be in my prayers for Supernatural Blessings and Abundance along with Guidance and Protection, In the Mighty Name of CHRIST JESUS
You might have to get 2 new bins .
Don’t forget that the builder will have insurance to cover your claim . You need to get the bins sorted