IANAL, I just don’t think you can prove that, in NY or Federal courts, unless you can show a direct link of action, or inaction, on the defendant’s part that lead to the loss of life. At the moment we don’t have evidence that the head man’s corruption included these big cranes as well as smaller ones.
I like this idea.
Sadly, I suspect this finding is more due to the crane collapse drawing close attention to the inspection process than it is to the uniqueness of this person’s taking bribes.
And in the construction industry too!
I’m sure everyone that lost money from cranes he authorized the usage of could sue the living Jesus out of him. This guy is going to be in court for the rest of his life, and there’s no freakin’ way he’ll be able to get a job.
I hope his mother has room in the basement for him.