Woman sues furniture company for unfinished work and faulty products

TDT | Manama

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A Bahraini woman is taking a furniture company to court after her dream home renovation turned into a nightmare.

Having meticulously planned her home decor, she entrusted the company with the entire project, paying in full upfront.

However, the company failed to complete the work, leaving her with unfinished furniture and numerous defects.

The woman is seeking BD3,823.600 in compensation, along with legal interest at 10%.

The lawsuit outlines how the company, which specialises in furniture manufacturing and trading, was contracted to design and build furniture for her bedroom and living room.

Despite receiving full payment, the company repeatedly delayed the project, delivering incomplete and faulty items.

Excuses The company’s excuses for the delays included the unavailability of specific types of wood in Bahrain, necessitating imports.

However, the woman’s legal representative asserts that the contract did not specify any particular wood type, and the company unilaterally altered the agreed-upon colour scheme.

The woman only received the living room decor, which featured numerous flaws, including incorrect wood installation, a faulty bed frame, missing components, and improperly sized side tables.

Despite repeated attempts to encourage the company to complete the project, the woman was left with no option but to file a lawsuit.

The company’s defence argued that the delays were due to unforeseen circumstances, specifically the need to import materials.

However, the court found this argument unconvincing, as the contract did not mention any specific wood type.

Ultimately, the court ruled in favour of the woman, ordering the company to pay her BD2,923.600, along with 1% annual interest from the date of the claim until full payment is made.

The court also ordered the company to cover the woman’s legal fees.