KELLY HAACK v. CHOOSE THE RIGHT ROOFING LLC

Let’s cut right to the chase: a roofing company called Choose the Right Roofing LLC — yes, that’s really the name — allegedly chose the wrong damn way to fix a roof, left a gaping hole during a storm, and turned a homeowner’s house into a swimming pool. And now, they’re being sued for $200,000. Not because someone slipped on a wet floor and cracked their head — though that would’ve been poetic — but because the roof literally wasn’t secured, rain poured in like it was auditioning for The Perfect Storm, and the homeowner, Kelly Haack, is now out hundreds of thousands in damages. The audacity. The irony. The sheer on-brand disaster of a company named “Choose the Right Roofing” doing the exact opposite? This isn’t just a lawsuit — it’s a public service announcement disguised as civil litigation.

So who are we talking about here? On one side, we’ve got Kelly Haack, a Tulsa County homeowner just trying to live her best Oklahoma life — probably grilling burgers, watching Thunder games, and doing the occasional side-eye at unpredictable Midwestern weather. Nothing wild. Just American suburban bliss. Then there’s the defendant: Choose the Right Roofing LLC, a local roofing company with a name that sounds like a motivational poster you’d see in a middle school guidance counselor’s office. “Choose the Right Path!” “Choose the Right Roofing!” It’s the kind of name that promises integrity, reliability, and maybe even a free gutter inspection. But according to this lawsuit, they chose the wrong way to do their job — and Haack is now paying the price in soggy drywall and ruined memories.

Here’s how this home improvement horror story went down. Sometime around July 2024 — which, fun fact, is peak storm season in Tulsa — Choose the Right Roofing LLC was hired to do repairs on Haack’s roof. We don’t know exactly what the repairs were for — maybe hail damage, maybe a leak, maybe raccoons had thrown a rave up there and left structural damage — but whatever the reason, the job should’ve been straightforward: fix the roof, make it watertight, collect payment, move on. Instead, according to the petition, the company allegedly failed to secure the roof during the repair process. That’s right — they left part of it open. Uncovered. Exposed. Like a bowl left out in the rain. And wouldn’t you know it? A storm rolled through. Rain came pouring in. Not a little drizzle, either — we’re talking full-on interior monsoon. Water infiltrated the home, damaged the property, and turned what should’ve been a routine repair into a full-blown disaster. We’re picturing soaked carpets, warped floors, maybe a fish flopping around in the living room. Okay, maybe not that last part — but you get the idea. The very thing the roof is supposed to prevent happened because the roof wasn’t doing its job — thanks to the guys named “Choose the Right Roofing.”

Now, why are we in court? Legally speaking, Haack is suing for negligence — which, in plain English, means “you had a duty to do your job safely, you didn’t, and now I’m screwed.” Roofing companies have a responsibility to perform repairs in a way that doesn’t turn homes into indoor water parks. That includes securing the structure during work, especially in a state where thunderstorms pop up like surprise plot twists. If you’re halfway through a roof job and the sky turns green, you don’t just walk away and hope for the best. You cover it. You tarp it. You do something. According to the filing, Choose the Right Roofing LLC didn’t. And because of that, Haack’s property allegedly suffered significant damage. That’s the core of the claim: not just bad work, but a failure to take basic precautions that any halfway-decent roofer should know. It’s Roofing 101, people.

And what does Haack want? A cool $200,000 — half for actual damages, half in punitive damages. Let’s break that down. The first $100,000 is meant to cover the real, out-of-pocket costs: repairs to the home, replacement of ruined belongings, maybe even temporary housing if the house became unlivable. In a case like this, especially if water damage led to mold, structural issues, or electrical problems, $100,000 isn’t automatically outrageous. Roof leaks can spiral fast — one drip becomes a rot problem becomes a full tear-out and rebuild. But the other $100,000? That’s punitive — meant to punish the company for particularly bad behavior, not to reimburse Haack. And that’s where things get spicy. Punitive damages aren’t handed out like participation trophies. Courts usually require proof of recklessness, malice, or a total disregard for safety. So Haack’s legal team is essentially arguing: “This wasn’t just a mistake. This was so dumb, so preventable, so careless that the company deserves to be financially slapped.” Whether a judge agrees is another story — but the demand sends a message: You didn’t just mess up. You messed up with flair.

Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the name. Choose the Right Roofing LLC. It’s like naming your bakery “Please Eat Our Rancid Croissants” or calling your daycare “We Might Lose Your Kid.” The branding is killing them here. Imagine getting served with this lawsuit and having to explain to your investors, your employees, your mom, why a company with such a morally upright name is now being accused of leaving a roof open during a storm. It’s not just bad PR — it’s cosmic irony. It’s like a company called “Always Punctual Couriers” getting sued because they delivered a wedding ring two weeks late. You can’t make this stuff up. And while we don’t know if they’re insured, if they’re undercapitalized, or if this is part of a pattern (fingers crossed for a future episode titled “The Rise and Fall of Choose the Right Roofing”), the sheer chutzpah of the name makes this case infinitely more entertaining.

Our take? Look, home repairs are stressful. We’ve all overpaid for a handyman who showed up three days late and left a screwdriver in the couch. But this? This is next-level. A roofing company has one job — one — and it’s to keep water out of houses. It’s literally the definition of the job. And yet, somehow, in 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a company failed at that. Not because of a freak tornado or an unforeseeable act of God, but because they didn’t secure the roof. During a repair. In storm season. The most absurd part isn’t even the damage — it’s the confidence. The audacity to call yourself “Choose the Right Roofing” while leaving a home exposed like a reality TV confession booth. We’re not saying they deserve $200,000 — that’s for a judge to decide — but we are saying they deserve to rename the company to something more honest. “Choose the Wrong Roofing”? “Roof? More Like Proof We Don’t Care”? “We’re Sorry (But Not Enough to Pay)”?

Until then, this case stands as a cautionary tale: sometimes, the most dangerous thing in your home isn’t the creaky basement stairs or the dodgy electrical outlet — it’s the company you trusted to fix it. And if you’re going to name your business like a self-help guru, maybe, just maybe, live up to the name.