[samhass]

Sid, I would pay the plumber and move on. I know it seems unfair, but to pursue litigation would be time and cost consuming. My carpets that are less than 2 years old are buckling up all over. I have had to pay to get them restretched. When I called the carpet installer I remarked on the "cheap" carpet. She got defensive and said the carpet in my home is quite expensive. It may be expensive, but it is stretching out in most rooms. When it gets dirty,(it is creamy white) I'll have it all ripped up and hardwood put down in its place. So..watch your carpets carefully and call before the year is out. Mine started to buckle in about 15 months.