Soileau v. Richard Theriot Building & Remodeling

FACTS

Richard Theriot is a residential contractor. He owns and operates Richard Theri-ot Building and Remodeling. In May, 2001, Theriot’s personal residence burned down. Theriot started rebuilding his home. His intention was to sell it after it was rebuilt. He performed much of the work himself, but was unable to do drywall work due to a broken ankle. He was referred by Mr. Ray of St. Landry Lumber, to Advanced Drywall which was owned by Dwayne Heinonen. Heinonen did not perform drywall work himself. Craig Finch performed the work. Heino-*798nen was in the process of selling the equipment used to…