Under the CGA, can a consumer sue a subcontractor for services provided?

The correct answer is that a consumer can indeed sue a subcontractor for services provided under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) because the subcontractor is deemed a supplier. The CGA is designed to protect consumers by ensuring that goods and services provided meet certain standards and guarantees. A supplier under the CGA includes not only the primary contractor or retailer but also those who perform services directly linked to the consumer's contract, which encompasses subcontractors.

This is significant because it underscores the fact that consumers have the right to seek redress directly from anyone in the chain of supply who has a role in providing those goods or services that do not meet the acceptable standards set out in the CGA. By allowing consumers to sue subcontractors, the law ensures that there is an avenue for accountability and that consumers are protected, regardless of the contractual relations.

In contrast, the other options suggest either unnecessary conditions for suing a subcontractor or impose limitations not supported by the CGA. The law’s overarching intent is to provide consumer protection and ensure that any party involved in the provision of goods or services can be held liable if they fail to meet the consumer guarantees.