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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Powers v. Coccia, 861 A.2d 466 (2004)

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Powers v. Coccia, 861 A.2d 466 (2004)
Parent Document
Powers v. Coccia, 861 A.2d 466 (2004)
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island (state)
Effective Date
2004-12-09

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Approximately one year later, plaintiffs’ apartment became infested with bird mites. As soon as Powers became aware of the problem, she contacted New England Pest Control and then further complained to defendant. At that point, defendant began to combat the problem, first calling New England Pest Control to learn the status of their assessment of the apartment, and then, after learning that New England Pest Control could not immediately exterminate, contacting a number of exterminators and contractors until he was able to secure the necessary services. Ultimately, defendant hired Critter Control, a pest control company, which determined that birds had entered and nested in the attic via an opening in the side of the house. Critter Control removed a bird’s nest from the attic, but suggested to defendant that he hire another company to exterminate the mites. Coccia immediately contacted Interstate Pest Control, which fumigated Powers’ apartment that very day.