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
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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