Lawyer Packet: Bridget Delaney vs. Charlotte L’Juan Ford
I. Case Overview
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Plaintiff: Bridget Delaney
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Defendant: Charlotte L’Juan Ford
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Property: Four-bedroom, one-level house with shed in the back; co-owned by Bridget, her mother, and her sister.
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Total Payments Made to Defendant: $202,021
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Additional Expenses Due to Substandard Work: >$80,000 (hotels) + out-of-pocket purchases for AC, furniture, pest control, etc.
Primary Claims:
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Breach of contract
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Grand larceny / theft
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Fraud / misrepresentation
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Intentional infliction of emotional and physical distress
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Negligence / unsafe living conditions
II. Chronological Timeline of Key Events
| Date / Period | Event |
|---|---|
| Post-hurricanes | Contracted Charlotte to repair home and perform ADA modifications. |
| Payments made totaling $202,021 | Funds transferred in cash and checks. |
| Hospital stay | Charlotte visits multiple times; attempts to take Bridget to bank for additional payments. |
| Window AC/heat purchases | Bedroom unit professionally installed (~$500+), front room unit purchased by Bridget. |
| Temporary furniture / essential items | Air mattress, donated mattress/beanbag, lift chair, microwave, curtains, porch furniture. |
| 50+ letters and online forms | Attempts to get assistance from lawyers, Legal Eagle, Louisiana Licensing Board, insurance. |
| HIP Scam Attempt | Charlotte repeatedly pushed a fake program claiming to provide housing/work/transportation. |
| Ongoing home issues | Rats, inaccessible bathroom, unsafe appliances, blocked kitchen, lack of functioning HVAC. |
| Current status | Bridget has $1,000 monthly from inheritance; continues to live in substandard conditions and requires assistance. |
III. Detailed Claims
1. Breach of Contract
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House largely unfinished and uninhabitable.
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ADA modifications incomplete (bathroom inaccessible, lighting/fire alarms unreachable).
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HVAC system not functional; electrical wiring inadequate.
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Defendant failed to provide promised warranties and documentation.
2. Grand Larceny / Theft
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Misappropriated over $100,000 of the $202,021 paid.
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Attempted to coerce further payment while fully paid.
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Intentional targeting of a vulnerable, disabled individual.
3. Fraud / Misrepresentation
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Misrepresented progress of repairs and materials used.
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HIP Scam attempt demonstrates ongoing fraudulent intent.
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False statements about ownership and effort for her own house.
4. Intentional Infliction of Emotional & Physical Distress
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Verbal abuse (accusations about drooling, disrespect, criticism).
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Exploitation during hospital stay.
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Forced to live in unsafe, uninhabitable conditions.
5. Negligence / Unsafe Conditions
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Persistent rats; incomplete/unsafe appliances.
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Blocked kitchen, inaccessible bathroom, hallways difficult to navigate.
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Hazardous living conditions worsening nerve damage.
IV. Damages
Financial Damages:
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$202,021 paid to Charlotte
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$80,000 in hotel costs
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AC units, furniture, pest control, curtains, miscellaneous household items
Emotional / Psychological Damages:
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Severe emotional distress from manipulation, exploitation, and abuse
Physical Damages:
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Nerve damage worsened by unsafe and inaccessible home conditions
Legal Strategy / Recovery Goal:
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Seven-figure recovery justified based on financial, emotional, and physical damages, intentional fraud, and exploitation of a disabled individual.
V. Evidence & Exhibits
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Payments and Financial Records:
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Copies of checks and receipts
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Records of inheritance advances, loans, and personal expenses
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Correspondence with Charlotte:
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Text messages, emails, and written communications
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Documentation of payment demands, assurances, and excuses
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Photos / Videos:
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Incomplete work, unsafe areas, AC units, blocked kitchen, and ADA issues
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Pest infestation documentation
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Witness Statements:
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Charlotte’s sister (supporting testimony)
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Friends/family who donated essential items (Nancy, Diane, etc.)
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Regulatory / Insurance Filings:
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Louisiana Licensing Board reports
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Insurance company claim details
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HIP Scam attempt documentation
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Medical / Personal Records:
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Hospital stay documentation
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Evidence of nerve damage impacting mobility and daily life
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VI. Summary for Legal Review
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Defendant failed to perform agreed work, misappropriated funds, and engaged in coercive, fraudulent, and abusive behavior.
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Plaintiff incurred extensive financial, physical, and emotional damages, relying on charity and inheritance advances to survive.
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Legal recovery goal: Full restitution for all out-of-pocket costs, compensation for emotional and physical distress, punitive damages for fraud and grand larceny, and attorney’s fees paid by defendant.

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