Construction,
California Courts of Appeal
Aug. 6, 2019
When homeowners can find themselves liable as an employer
As aptly stated by the California Supreme Court, “[i]t is doubtful the average homeowner realizes tree trimming can require a contractor’s license,” but it might, and if required you can be found liable as an employer.
Garret D. Murai
Partner
Nomos LLP
Email: gmurai@nomosllp.com
Garret is the editor of the California Construction Law Blog at www.calconstructionlawblog.com.
CONSTRUCTION CORNER
Danita Sorenson just wanted to enjoy her garden. And a beautiful one it was.
For the last 13 to 14 years, Odette Miranda doing business as Designs by Leo had done gardening work for Sorenson including weeding, trimming, maintaining a pond on the property, and so forth and so on.
Miranda, however, did not hold a contractor's license. Specifically, a Class D-49 Tree...
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