Home improvement / legal question

[Dave Rifkin]

My wife and I recently contracted to have a new laminate countertop, with undermount sink and beveled edge made up, and installed, for our kitchen. We paid extra for "template / installation" services.
When the countertops arrived the guys installed the smaller top next to the range and then placed the larger "L-shaped" top. In order for that top to "fit" they had to smack the top quite a few times until it wedged itself between the wall and the range.
I was not thrilled with their process but, I figured they are the professionals right?

After they left I had already arranged for a plumber to stop by and install our new disposal and faucet. That part went as planned and within a few hours we were in business.

My wife and I left for a few hours and, upon our return, we noticed that the enamel on the two front corners of the range were chipped. I can only assume that the extreme pressure of the two countertops squeezing the range top created a stress point and the enamel popped off.

I immediately called the kitchen company we dealt with and they said they would send the countertop manufacturer out to check the situation. Of course he denied that his tops could have damaged our range but, he would remove the tops to see if he could belt sand the top to make a better fit.
He and his guys proceeded to remove the tops and, instead of making the necessary adjustments, loaded them onto their truck and told me that they would not be returning with them. They wished us luck in getting replacement tops and pulled away (Keep in mind this part of the story has been condensed and cleaned up a bit)

My question is; can this person legally remove a countertop from my home? One that has already been fastened to the cabinets and outfitted with the plumbing fixtur