Large plumbing companies with strong brands make more money than small companies. This makes them targets. They are targets for tort attorneys. They are targets for unscrupulous media stings.
Let’s be clear. No one targets the single truck operators. Tort attorneys have no incentive since small contractors have no assets. The media, on the other hand wants recognizable contractors who fit their narrative of bringing justice to “exploiters.” It’s even better if signs of their success can be easily highlighted, implying that any plumber who could live in a certain house or drive a certain car must have done something unscrupulous. Here are eight proactive steps you can take to protect yourself.