Construction Contractors Face Felony Charges in Utah (Video)

Felony Charges Against Contractors

Two construction contractors in Utah face felony charges related to defrauding homeowners.

Homeowners Defrauded

Homeowners reported substantial financial losses:

• One homeowner, Broman, paid $64,000 for a staircase that was never built.
• Another homeowner, Ryan, paid $30,000 for a deck that was improperly constructed, causing severe damage to his house.

Contractor Permits and Business Practices

• Contractor Goodrich, one of the accused, continued to work after Utah suspended his license last year.
• Goodrich had positive reviews on contractor apps, misleading many homeowners.

Legal Actions and Charges

• Goodrich faces charges of theft by deception and acting as a contractor without a license.
• Similar charges have been filed in two other cases involving Goodrich’s business practices.
• Goodrich is currently held in jail without bail, facing 21 counts of fraud.

Homeowner Advice and Precautions

• The Utah Department of Commerce advises homeowners to check contractor credentials on their website scams.utah.gov.
• Homeowners are urged to document all interactions and transactions with contractors to build a case if fraud occurs.

State Attorney General’s Involvement

• The Utah Attorney General’s office is actively prosecuting these cases, emphasizing the severe nature of the fraud.

Impact on Victims

• Victims like Broman express frustration and financial loss, emphasizing the need for vigilance when hiring contractors.
• Legal processes for restitution are ongoing but offer no guarantees of recovered funds.

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