Contractor

Massachusetts Court Denies Contractor Insurance Claim in Landmark Property Damage Case

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Boston, MA — In a landmark decision, a Massachusetts intermediate appellate court ruled on Wednesday that a commercial insurer is not obligated to cover damages incurred by a contractor accused of constructing a defective residential property. This case marks a significant moment in legal battles over what constitutes “property damage” under construction contracts and insurance policies. The contractor, previously found liable for various structural and other deficiencies in a house he built, sought indemnification from his commercial insurance provider. The case pivoted on whether the insurance policy in question should cover the alleged construction faults. … Read more

Jury Trial Set for Contractor Accused of Client Fraud in UP

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Marquette, MI – A contractor from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has been formally charged with multiple counts of fraud, accused of bilking clients out of significant sums under the guise of home renovation and repair projects. The individual, now facing a jury trial, could see substantial penal repercussions if found guilty. This legal progression stems from a series of complaints dating back to 2021, where several clients alleged incomplete or substandard work despite full payments being issued. The issues reported range from simple renovation oversights to complete abandonment of projects, leaving many homeowners in distress and … Read more

Freelance Workers Sue US Department of Labor Over Biden Administration’s Independent Contractor Rule, Citing Unconstitutionality

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Atlanta, Georgia – A group of freelance writers and editors has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor, challenging the legality of the Biden administration’s new rule that makes it harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors. The four freelancers filed the lawsuit in a federal court in Georgia, arguing that the recently unveiled rule, which they consider to be vague, violates the U.S. Constitution. This lawsuit is the first to challenge the rule, which is set to take effect on March 11. The plaintiffs claim that the new rule is … Read more

Failed Construction Project Sparks $9.7 Million Lawsuit Against Salt Lake City Contractor

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OGDEN, Utah — The owners of an unfinished apartment complex in Ogden, Utah, have filed a lawsuit against Salt Lake City-based contractor Makers Line, accusing the company of cutting corners and causing the project to fail. This is the 19th lawsuit filed against Makers Line in the past year, but it is the largest, with the plaintiffs seeking damages of at least $9.7 million. The lawsuit, filed in 2nd District Court in Weber County, claims that Makers Line used untreated lumber that did not meet fire code standards in both the Union Walk project and … Read more