A German architect charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of a veteran firefighter last year will next appear in court Dec. 12, authorities say.
A judge ruled Wednesday that Gerhard Becker will face trial in the case. Prosecutors allege he negligently installed outdoor fireplaces at his Hollywood Hills home, a decision they say ultimately led to the death of firefighter Glenn Allen.
— latimesblogs.latimes.com
Previously:
Architect charged for the death of a firefighter
AIA|LA Statement on Tragic Death of LA Firefighter
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Post under Architects on film
I saw this film ages ago
THE GLASS CELL (1979) directed by German filmaker Hans W. Geissendörfer has an architect set up, tried and convicted for manslaughter because of a building defect.. Once released from prison he gets revenge on the contractor who set him up. Slow film but not bad.
eric
What's interesting is that, as far as I can tell in this case, it's this guy's status as property owner & decision-maker that puts him in the hot seat, not his role as architect. He could just as well be an accountant who put in the offending fireplace at his house....
Rightly so - the guy wasn't licensed anywhere in the States. The media is calling him an architect based on his credentials in Germany.
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