Introduction:
This document outlines the extensive issues I have faced with Charlotte L'Juan Ford of Hope Field Construction regarding repairs to my home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, following Hurricanes Laura and Delta. Despite receiving significant payments totaling $202,021, Charlotte has failed to complete the agreed-upon repairs, provided substandard and incomplete work, engaged in deceptive and abusive behavior, and left my home in an uninhabitable and inaccessible state. This constitutes a clear breach of contract under Louisiana law.
I. The Contract (Offer and Acceptance):
While no formal single document labeled "Contract" exists, our agreement was established through numerous written communications, primarily Facebook and text messages (of which I still have copies), constituting offers from Charlotte and my acceptances. These communications detailed the scope of work, including:
- Bringing the house down to the studs for handicap accessibility.
- Repairing hurricane damage covered by my insurance estimate.
- Installing specific fixtures (walk-in shower, sinks).
- Using specific flooring (hardwood, Smart Core) and paint colors.
- Repairing the carport and fences.
- Ensuring ADA accessibility throughout the home, including a ramp and accessible bathroom.
- A promise of "no out of pocket expense."
II. Charlotte's Obligations and Failures (Breach of Contract):
Charlotte failed to meet numerous obligations arising from our agreement, as evidenced by:
- Repairs: The house remains largely unfinished, including the kitchen, sunroom, and second bathroom. The carport and fences were never properly repaired.
- Substandard Workmanship: Examples include painting over dirty surfaces, using cheap vinyl stickers instead of promised flooring, any fixtures that could be found 2nd hand or repurposed are used, all doors are second hand and the paint is not magnetic, and sloppy electrical work.
- Failure to Meet Specifications: Incorrect fixtures (used tub, single-handle sink, lever handle), wrong paint colors, and a smaller closet were installed without my consent.
- Lack of ADA Accessibility: The bathroom is not wheelchair accessible, and a promised ramp was never built, directly impacting my ability to live in my home.
- Unreasonable Delays: The project has dragged on for years with minimal progress, causing prolonged displacement.
- Failure to Provide Basic Utilities: The central AC/heat system is non-functional, and there is no hot water due to cut gas pipes.
- Rodent Infestation: A severe rodent problem caused by Charlotte, makes the house unsanitary.
III. Louisiana Law and Breach of Contract:
Under Louisiana Civil Code, a breach of contract occurs when a party fails to perform an obligation arising from the contract without legal justification. As detailed above, Charlotte failed to perform numerous obligations, constituting a clear breach. Louisiana law also requires contracts to be performed in good faith (Article 1983), which Charlotte's deceptive and abusive behavior clearly violates.
IV. Damages Suffered:
As a direct result of Charlotte's breach of contract and related actions, I have suffered significant damages, including:
- Financial Losses: Extensive hotel expenses, costs for inadequate temporary climate control, potential costs to repair/replace substandard work and the non-functional HVAC system, and financial losses due to Charlotte's misappropriation of funds.
- Emotional Distress and Trauma: The prolonged displacement, the uninhabitable living conditions, the constant lies and gaslighting, and the abusive behavior have caused significant emotional distress and trauma.
- Exacerbation of Health Issues: The lack of ADA accessibility and the overall stressful environment have worsened my pre-existing health conditions and the nerve damage caused by a malfunctioning medical device.
- Loss of Use and Enjoyment of Property: I have been unable to live in my home for an extended period and continue to reside in an unfinished and uncomfortable space.
V. My Needs and Demands:
To achieve a just resolution, I demand the following:
- Financial Restitution: Full reimbursement for all payments made to Charlotte L'Juan Ford/Hope Field Construction ($202,021) plus the amount I was forced to pay for temporary housing and the PODS storage that would not have occurred if Charlotte had repaired my house to where I had a bedroom and a bathroom so I could live there, as the work was not completed and was largely substandard. (See the demands below,,and if extra is left over, it can go towards lawyers's fees and if not, Charlotte had to pay the fees).
- Cost of Complete Remediation: Payment, by Charlotte, for the complete razing and rebuilding of my house by a reputable, licensed contractor who will work closely with me and adhere to all my specifications, including full ADA accessibility. This includes a slab foundation and a wheelchair-accessible covered porch.
- Temporary Housing: Payment, by Charlotte, for safe and comfortable housing in a suitable extended stay hotel (preferably Residence Inn by Marriott in Lake Charles or The Mulberry in Westlake) until my new home is completed.
Legal Fees: Reimbursement for all legal fees and expenses incurred in pursuing this case, as I cannot afford to bear this burden due to Charlotte's actions.
- Accountability and Justice: Consideration for legal action against Charlotte L'Juan Ford for breach of contract, potential fraud, theft, and the intentional infliction of emotional distress.
VI. Supporting Evidence:
This account is supported by extensive documentation, including:
- Numerous text message exchanges detailing our agreements, Charlotte's promises, her lies, and her abusive behavior.
- Detailed personal notes documenting the events, timelines, and the impact on my life and health.
- Video evidence visually demonstrating the uninhabitable condition of my house, the lack of ADA accessibility, the substandard work, and the discrepancies with our agreements.
- Financial records documenting all payments made to Charlotte L'Juan Ford/Hope Field Construction.
- The initial insurance estimate outlining the scope of work that should have been completed.
- Corroborating testimony from Charlotte's sister, Estea Sharp, regarding Charlotte's dishonesty and history of theft.
Conclusion:
The evidence clearly demonstrates a pattern of breach of contract, financial misconduct, and abusive behavior by Charlotte L'Juan Ford. Her actions have caused me significant financial losses, prolonged displacement, and profound emotional distress. I seek legal representation to pursue justice and ensure that I receive the necessary remedies to rebuild my life and my home.
Here is the entire conversation with Google's AI, Gemini Advanced 2.0. It should spell out everything clearly. I have been met with lawyers who don't seem to know Louisiana law and tell me that nothing can be done. I know this is false because this is major criminal activity. Charlotte L'Juan Ford is a criminal. I have all the proof with documentations of payment, Facebook messages, text messages, the original insurance estimate (her obligations - and those are not done). It is 95 parts. I would expect a good lawyer to read everything.
Entire coversation with Gemini.
Gemini gives me the information (and it seems a good lawyer would know this or at least be able to prove that Charlotte has broken all of these laws and owes Bridget Ilene Delaney a whole new house - not her constructing one as she is not a trustworthy person, but by paying the money that she stole, paying for an extended stay hotel as mentioned previously, other things owed as well since all of these laws were broken) that Charlotte L'Juan Ford of Hope Field Construction in Sulphur, LA has broken all of these laws.
Breach of Contract Related Laws (Civil):
Louisiana Civil Code Articles on Obligations and Contracts (La. C.C. Art. 1756 et seq.): This entire body of law governs the formation, performance, and breach of contracts in Louisiana. Charlotte's failure to complete the agreed-upon repairs, use specified materials, provide ADA accessibility, adhere to timelines, and provide habitable housing likely constitutes multiple breaches of these articles.
Louisiana Civil Code Article 1983 (Good Faith Performance): The alleged lies, misrepresentations, and abusive behavior could be argued as a failure to perform the contract in good faith.
Potential Criminal Laws:
Home Improvement Fraud (Louisiana Revised Statute 14:202.1): Entering into an agreement with intent to defraud or intentionally misappropriating funds for home improvements.
Grand Larceny (Louisiana Revised Statute 14:67): Theft of money or property exceeding a certain value (depending on the amount stolen, it could be felony grand larceny). You believe this applies to the significant amount of money paid with little to no work completed.
Taking Advantage of an Infirm Person (Louisiana Revised Statute 14:93.4): Intentionally depriving a disabled person of things of value through a position of trust or a business relationship.
Theft (Louisiana Revised Statute 14:67): Taking personal property with the intent to deprive the owner permanently. This applies to the alleged theft of your personal belongings from the hotel and potentially your house.
Financial Institution Fraud (Louisiana Revised Statute 14:67.20 et seq.): Actions related to the hacking of your PayPal account and attempted bank transfers.
Access Device Fraud (Louisiana Revised Statute 14:67.3): Unauthorized access to and attempted use of your financial accounts.
Identity Theft (Louisiana Revised Statute 14:67.16): Unauthorized use of your personal information (Facebook account, potentially ID) with intent to harm or defraud.
Cyberstalking (Louisiana Revised Statute 14:40.2): Repeated harassment or following of another person through electronic means that would cause a reasonable person to suffer emotional distress. This could apply to the alleged hacking of your online accounts.
Criminal Damage to Property (Louisiana Revised Statute 14:55): Intentionally damaging the property of another, such as allegedly cutting your gas pipes.
Intimidation (Louisiana Revised Statute 14:122): Using threats or force to influence the conduct of another person or to cause them to do or omit doing any act. This could relate to the alleged threats you received.
