The client contacted Fidelis Law Firm to dispute a substantial financial claim brought against them by a water supply company. The company asserted that the client had violated water supply regulations and executed an illegal water connection, on the basis of which it calculated a significant amount payable.
The client rejected the alleged violation and contended that the company’s calculation was not based on actual factual data. In particular, the technical specifications cited in the violation report—including pipe diameter and alleged water consumption volume—did not reflect reality. The use of incorrect baseline data resulted in an disproportionately large sum being assessed against the client, which could have led to serious financial consequences.
Upon taking on the case, our lawyers conducted a thorough review of the protocol drawn up by the company, the calculations made, the technical parameters of the connection, the legal relationship established between the parties, and the applicable legal regulations. The objective was to ascertain whether the violation recorded by the company was substantiated by proper evidence, whether the calculation methodology complied with established rules, and whether the claim against the client was based on reliable data.
The legal and factual analysis revealed substantial discrepancies between the company’s report and the actual technical data. These concerned both the circumstances of the alleged violation and the metrics used as a baseline for the calculation. These inconsistencies directly impacted the size of the claim and the overall validity of the financial demand.
Our team developed a procedural strategy tailored to protect the client’s property interests and filed a well-grounded lawsuit with the court seeking to declare the actions of the water supply company unlawful. The complaint detailed the contradictions within the company’s report and calculations, as well as their legal ramifications.
During the judicial proceedings, the company filed a counterclaim seeking to enforce collection of the calculated amount. As part of the counterclaim, interim protective measures were applied, placing an attachment on the client’s property. Under these circumstances, our lawyers ensured the protection of the client’s interests both with respect to the initial lawsuit and in connection with the counterclaim and the restrictions imposed.
In court, we presented solid arguments and evidence demonstrating that the company’s report and the resulting calculation failed to reflect the actual technical condition. It was emphasized that a financial obligation cannot rest on unverified or inaccurate baseline data. The mere presence of a report drawn up unilaterally by the company was insufficient to prove the violation attributed to the client or to justify the calculated sum.
Our lawyers also drew the court’s attention to the calculation methodology, demonstrating that the use of flawed technical data led to an arbitrary and unsubstantiated sum.
Consequently, the lawfulness of the company’s actions and its claim for debt collection could not be sustained without proper proof of all facts underlying the calculation.
The court comprehensively examined the case materials, evaluated the arguments and evidence presented by both sides, and adopted our legal position. As a result, the calculation performed by the water supply company against the client was declared unlawful, and the large financial claim based upon it was dismissed.
Thus, through the detailed legal and technical analysis conducted by our team, well-formulated legal claims, and consistent representation in court, we successfully safeguarded the client’s financial interests and prevented the imposition of an unfounded debt.
This case demonstrates that in disputes arising from utility services, reports and calculations drawn up by service providers are not final or non-appealable in themselves. If the underlying factual or technical data do not correspond to reality, they can be challenged in court. In such cases, detailed examination of technical documents, verification of calculation methodologies, and timely submission of relevant evidence are of paramount importance.
If a utility provider has made an unfounded calculation against you or submitted a claim for debt collection, our lawyers stand ready to examine the factual and legal grounds of your case, evaluate the validity of the calculation, develop an effective defense strategy, and represent your interests in court.