Is it a normal procedure to replace the cam and crankshaft seals when doing a timing belt package (105K mile service) ?

When removing and replacing the seals, is it procedure to inspect the surface of the camshafts to make sure they are in good shape?

I recently had the seals repalced by a shop who did a fauly job. I got on the road for vacation and went nearly dry on oil. I limp (1 quart every 50 miles) until I got near a dealer. They inspected and said the seals were leaking and went ahead and replaced them again. Things appeared fine until a couple months later I saw oil dripping once again. This time I brought it to a local dealer and after inspection said once again the seals were leaking. THis time though they said the seals were fine but either the original repair shop or the other dealer had gouged both cams with a tool and oill was leaking out from the valleys created by the tool beneath the seal.

Both the original shop and the other dealer said it's not thei fault and now I'm out $1800. If the dealer on the road had inspected the cams, it was obvious they would have seen the gouges, UNLESS they were turned in just the right rotation to hind the giuges.

Does this sound reasonable, or was this a rushed job and I should pursue reimbursement somehow?

Thanks. Sorry to be long winded
Mike