A Sudbury contractor, David Murray, is still embroiled in a lengthy legal battle over 40 counts of alleged fraud, despite a judge's decision to stay the charges due to Charter rights violations.
Murray spent October 31 in court, hearing further submissions on the charges, which are currently meaningless due to an appeal. The case against Murray, former owner of Ecolife, alleges that he defrauded clients of $800,000.
the entire case has taken too long
Justice Sharon Murphy has ruled that the proceedings should be stayed, citing the excessive duration of the case.
Author's summary: Contractor's fraud case remains in court.