Bio Specialists

His staff was very professional and knowledgeable regarding the subject material.

A few days later, I received a bill from Mr. York for $5,479.50.He stated that we received a $500.00 discount because it was a "private pay." He had billed 7 hours of service for each "technician" (@ $195.00 hourly X 2),and $250.00 hourly for himself as the "supervisor." "Equipment" charges were over $1500.00 with a "waste disposal" fee of $885.00. I also received a copy of the "contract" which was signed by the stepson agreeing to pay $195.00 hourly for each technician,$295.00 per box in "disposal fees", and a protective equipment fee of $115.00.The contract listed the stepson as the "home owner" and "family member" although there was no legal documentation to support his claim.

I phoned Mr. York,and stated that I was appalled by his bill.I also stated that I had not been shown any contract or estimate prior to the bill.I clarified that the stepson had no legal authority to engage in a contract for the estate, and was not even given permission to be on the property. I reviewed the bogus charges with Mr. York, and stated that I had photographed the filth that remained after he had left the home.He replied that "insurance usually pays for the cleaning, and the house is now safe for the family to live in.You can contact your attorney, and he can authorize payment." I disputed his conclusions, and expressed my dismay that any insurance company would be billed for fees that were not reflective of the work completed. We discussed his role as "supervisor" which appeared to entail no active labor,nor did it require "protective" equipment.

I am an educated, clinical specialist in nursing and I am familiar with pathogens which require bio-hazard precautions.Even if the "Bio-Specialists" had actually done the job they quoted, it would have been unnecessary.Mr. York attempted to take advantage of a family in crisis, and accepted a contract signed by an estranged stepson who was certainly not a "family member." I have mailed a check in the amount of $500.00 to Mr. York.I think that was a generous amount given the circumstances.I have invited him to contact his attorney should he  attempt to collect $4979.50 more from the estate.