A Louisiana contractor was arrested last week on charges of fraud, filing false public records and forgery.
The contractor, Jon Andersen, also received a cease-and-desist letter from Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple. Andersen was arrested on Feb. 25 in Jefferson Parish.
Temple issued the order after determining Andersen and his New Orleans-based company, Andersen Design + Build LLC, violated state insurance and unfair trade practice laws by allegedly doctoring inspection records to apply for a new license while his current license was revoked.
According to the Louisiana Department of Insurance, Andersen presented two fraudulent certificates of insurance showing proof of commercial liability and workers’ compensation when applying for a new contractor’s license in January.
“A contractor’s license is not just a piece of paper,” Temple said in a statement. “It is a testament to professionalism and commitment to industry standards. By forging these records, this individual violated the trust of Louisiana consumers. Insurance fraud contributes to insurance costs and creates a financial burden on hardworking families.”
Andersen was handed the cease-and-desist letter on Feb. 13. He has 30 days from the time of service to request an administrative appeal or the action becomes final.
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