Join us.

We’re working to create a just society and preserve a healthy environment for future generations. Donate today to help.

Donate

Return to Incidents Database Search Page

WSC Group LLC

Description

Luis Almonte Sanchez died when a wall fell on him at a construction site in Sunset Park. The subcontractor willfully ignored a cave-in warning that had been isssued shortly prior to the wall collapsing. Sanchez was measuring an area in preparation for work. The soil beneath the foundation wall collapsed, causing a cave-in, and burying Sanchez with dirt and debris, resulting in his death. See indictment in Google Drive for full case details.

Prosecutors

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez; Assistant DA Samantha Magnani

Incident Type

Wall/Building Collapse

County

Brooklyn

State

New York

Date

September 12, 2018

Additional Materials

Folder for WSC Group LLC materials

Available case materials include

  • Case/Court Decisions
  • Media Clips & Gov't. Press

OSHA Inspection

Contact for Additional Information

Unavailable

Victims

First Last Age Title Employer Injury Type
Luis Almonte 47 Construction Worker WSC Group LLC Fatality

Defendants

Name Type Title Plea Information Conviction Sentence
Cindy Chai Individual Bookkeeper, WSC Group LLC Pleaded not guilty. Not available
Penal Crimes Charged

Insurance Fraud in the Third Degree (2 counts)

Other Crimes Charged

Unavailable

Siu Wah Maria Cheung-Muirn Individual Construction Superintendent (hired by Jiaxi Liu, WSC Group)rn Pleaded not guilty. Not available
Penal Crimes Charged

Criminally Negligent Homicide (one count); Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree (2 counts); Offering a False Instrument in the First Degree (8 counts)rn

Other Crimes Charged

Unavailable

WS Construction Inc. rn Entity Entity Pleaded not guilty. Not available
Penal Crimes Charged

Insurance Fraud in the Third Degree (2 counts)

Other Crimes Charged

NYC AC Sec. 11-4003 City Criminal Tax Fraud in the 5th Degree (4 counts); NYC AC Sec. 11-4004 City Criminal Tax Fraud in the 4th Degree (1 count); NYC AC Sec. 11-4005 City Criminal Tax Fraud in the 3rd Degree (1 count)

Jiaxi Liu Individual Operator, WSC Group LLC; Former Owner, WS Construction Inc. rn Pleaded not guilty. Criminal case pending. Court appearance scheduled for Fall 2022.
Penal Crimes Charged

Manslaughter in the Second Degree (one count); Criminally Negligent Homicide (one count); Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree (2 counts); Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree (2 counts); Offering a False Instrument in the First Degree (8 counts); Insurance Fraud in the Third Degree (2 counts); Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (2 counts); Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree (1 count); Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Third Degree (1 count)

Other Crimes Charged

Fraudulent Practices, Workers' Compensation Law Sec. 114(3) (1 count); Fraudulent Practices, Workers' Compensation Law Sec. 96 (1 count); NYC AC Sec. 11-4003 City Criminal Tax Fraud in the 5th Degree (4 counts); NYC AC Sec. 11-4004 City Criminal Tax Fraud in the 4th Degree (1 count); NYC AC Sec. 11-4005 City Criminal Tax Fraud in the 3rd Degree (1 count)

Jia Rong Liurn Individual Owner, WSC Group LLCrnrn Pleaded not guilty. Not available
Penal Crimes Charged

Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree (2 counts); Offering a False Instrument in the First Degree (8 counts); Insurance Fraud in the Third Degree (2 counts); Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (2 counts); Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree (1 count); Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Third Degree (1 count)rn

Other Crimes Charged

Fraudulent Practices, Workers' Compensation Law Sec. 114(3) (1 count); Fraudulent Practices, Workers' Compensation Law Sec. 96 (1 count); NYC AC Sec. 11-4003 City Criminal Tax Fraud in the 5th Degree (4 counts)rn

Wilson Garcia Individual Foreman, WSC Grouprn Pleaded not guilty. Criminal case pending. Court appearance scheduled for Fall 2022.
Penal Crimes Charged

Manslaughter in the Second Degree (one count); Criminally Negligent Homicide (one count); Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree (2 counts); Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree (2 counts)rn

Other Crimes Charged

Nonern

Paul Bailey Individual Owner, Bailey's Engineering PC; Special Inspector on 39th Street Construction Sitern Bailey pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide, a felony, and misdemeanor reckless endangerment in the second degree. Not available
Penal Crimes Charged

Manslaughter in the Second Degree (one count); Criminally Negligent Homicide (one count); Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree (2 counts)

Other Crimes Charged

Unavailable

WSC Group LLC (formerly WS Construction Inc.)rn Entity Subcontractor for Construction Sitern Pleaded not guilty. Criminal case pending. Court appearance scheduled for August 30, 2022.
Penal Crimes Charged

Manslaughter in the Second Degree (one count); Criminally Negligent Homicide (one count); Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree (2 counts); Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree (2 counts); Insurance Fraud in the Third Degree (2 counts); Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (2 counts); Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree (1 count); Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Third Degree (1 count)

Other Crimes Charged

Fraudulent Practices, Workers' Compensation Law Sec. 114(3) (1 count); Fraudulent Practices, Workers' Compensation Law Sec. 96 (1 count); NYC AC Sec. 11-4003 City Criminal Tax Fraud in the 5th Degree (4 counts)

Baileys Engineering PC Entity Entity Pleaded not guilty. Not available
Penal Crimes Charged

Manslaughter in the Second Degree (one count); Criminally Negligent Homicide (one count); Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree (2 counts)

Other Crimes Charged

Unavailable