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Advice on Plumber committing Ins fraud

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I had a plumber replace all the drain lines at one of my homes. There were daily issues and when they didnt complete the job, nor complete it properly I went to his office to complain. They didnt know who I was. Apparently this Master Plumber on record for the co had used the cos ins info and name to pull permits for my job but he didnt really do the job thru the co he worked for. Now that co says their ins wont cover a claim for repairs bcuz they didnt authorize it. Texas Plumbing Board penalized him for his other offenses but says they have zero to do with the ins part of it. Texas Dept of Ins also says they have nothing to do with this situation. Even the fraud dept said that. I found another co this Mstr Plumber worked for that said they fired him when they caught him doing that to them. Does anyone have an idea how I can get this guy in trouble for ins fraud? My plumbing is screwed up and small claims will be a joke. You cant get that kind of money out of someone who lives in an apt. 

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    @Kevin Sobilo It was other ins carriers that told me its fraud if he falsified the use of it (I dont recall their exact words). Who knows ins co #4 could tell me different lol...the state lic board said they dont do anything regarding ins. He was fined for other things, just not the ins portion....the city claims they have no responsibility to call each co to verify the information on a permit thats being pulled...I def agree on your last point. I've contacted them and so far hes being amicable about it. Says he will research the dates and let me know what their ins carrier says. While I wait for that, Ive requested their ins info from the plumbing board directly in case this guy doesn't follow through. So much fun. I just hate seeing so many ppl get screwed by this guy and no one claims to be the right govt office to help stop this guy.

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