Chadwick v. Richard

EDWARDS, Judge.

Plaintiff, Dr. John R. Chadwick, brought suit against Robert F. Richard, formerly d/b/a Bayou Roofing and Siding Co., and Johns-Manville Sales Corporation seeking $15,359 in damages plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Johns-Manville named Richard a third-party defendant. From two judgments which, taken together, dismissed all claims, plaintiff appeals.1 We reverse and render.

Chadwick contracted with Richard to re-roof plaintiff’s office using Johns-Manville shingles. Shortly after completion of the job, it rained and the new roof leaked. Several attempts by Richard to…