Total Restoration Inc. v. Merritt

Opinion

ORME, Judge:

¶ 1 This ease involves a mechanic’s lien that, while invalid, was not wrongful. The lien claimant appeals the trial court’s order that denied its request for attorney fees and awarded costs to the homeowners. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

¶ 2 In 2008, the home of Vernon and Sandra Merritt was damaged by flooding after a pipe in their sprinkler system burst. The Merritts’ property manager contacted Total Restoration Inc., which performed flood-remediation work on the home. Total Restoration was never paid for its services.

¶ 3'Total Restoration recorded a mechanic’s…