Refusing to Sign/Seal Construction Documents

CE 480

FACTS:

Engineer A, employed by Firm X, left Firm X and goes to work for Firm Y, a competitor. A project on which Engineer A was in responsible charge was virtually completed, but Engineer A did not sign or seal the construction documents before leaving Firm Xπs employment. Engineer B, a principal in Firm X requests Engineer A to sign and seal the drawing. Engineer A refuses to sign or seal the construction documents unless Firm X pays Engineer A an additional fee.

QUESTIONS:

Question 1: Was it ethical for Engineer A to refuse to sign or seal the plans?

Question 2: Was it ethical for Engineer B to ask Engineer A to sign and seal the construction documents?

Question 3: If additional work was required on the part of Engineer A, would it be ethical for Engineer A to request additional compensation?