Even though Joey was getting complaints about CM, he wasn’t planning on completely cutting him out according to Patrick McStay.
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P MCSTAY: The last year Joey had talked about the quality of some of the (inaudible) had slipped. And Joey wasn't happy with that. He's upset.
KAYE: Blaming Chase at that point.
P MCSTAY: Yes, absolutely because he was getting complaints.
KAYE: Was he considering not doing business for Chase Merritt anymore.
P MCSTAY: Joey discussed with me about it possibly (inaudible) and getting another welder.
KAYE: Cutting Chase out.
P MCSTAY: Well not virtually cutting him out. Giving him some competition.
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