The acquittal today of crane rental company owner James Lomma, on charges of negligent homicide and manslaughter, brings to a close the third high-profile New York criminal case against construction workers or executives with a not guilty verdict. Which raises the question as to whether the criminal arena was ever the right place to seek redress.
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Construction Accidents and Criminal Charges Rarely Mix
Posted by Stan Martin
@ April 26, 2012 06:15 PM EDT
24 Jan · Tue 2012
Court Comes Down Against Unlicensed Home Improvement Contractor
New York State’s Appellate Division Second Department issued a decision on January 24, 2012 affirming that home improvement contractors are required to be licensed. Without a home improvement license, the contractor cannot enforce its contractual rights for payment.
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Posted by Brian J. Markowitz
@ January 24, 2012 12:00 AM EST



