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The alterations ruined the dress. Who's on the hook?
Bridal alterations routinely cost $300–2,500 in Dallas-Fort Worth. The seamstress takes a custom dress worth $3,000–10,000 and modifies it. When something goes wrong, it''s unclear who owes what.
- Negligent damage: cutting a panel wrong, burning the fabric, over-tightening a seam until it tears.
- Failure to perform to industry standard: uneven hem, misaligned bustle, puckered seams.
- Failure to meet agreed measurements: dress doesn''t fit on wedding day despite the final fitting.
What the Houston Better Business Bureau actually does — and doesn't do
The BBB is not a government agency. It is a private nonprofit that accredits businesses that pay membership fees. Understanding the limits matters when you''re weighing where to file your complaint.
- Mediation. BBB offers free mediation. For disputes under $10K, it often works — especially with vendors who care about their BBB rating.
- Pattern detection. Multiple complaints against the same vendor move it toward "F" ratings and public warnings.
- Enforce anything. It has no subpoena power, cannot order refunds, cannot revoke a business license.
Dallas police officer accused of spitting on DeSoto officer's face during disturbance call - MSN
This just came across from Google DFW Crime. It touches on something a lot of people in Dallas-Fort Worth have been talking about. Hit the link for full context, then drop your thoughts below.
Source: news.google.com
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