InterNACHI sues home inspector coalition and its secretary today (Aug 1, 2008).

[Nick Gromicko]

Joe writes:

Nick,

Isnt this similar to what transpired in NH?

Yes, but the PA members gathered and sent me enough hard evidence to file the first suit. After that, we can collect our own evidence during the discovery phases of the suits. Get me something tangible. None of this "I heard someone shout something in a hallway" stuff. And don't tell me what someone's intentions are, or what they want to do, or what they might do. I can't sue someone for thinking something. Here is a simple rule... if you can't fax it to me at (650) 429-2057... it probably isn't evidence.

[Joe Farsetta]

Frank C and Peter, and all other NH NACHI members...

Here's the intro and support you haver asked for. get Nick the tangible evidence you have in your possession.

No heresay. He needs written correspondence, public testimony which has been entered into the public record (via transcription) and proof of the harm.

[Nick Gromicko]

Also, any non-member or wife who provides me any evidence of any conspiracy to harm InterNACHI members will be granted the same amnesty as certain members of PHIC's board of directors enjoy. I can send the forgiveness agreement in writing. Email me at fastreply@nachi.org

[Frank M. Carrio, CMI]

Originally Posted by jfarsetta

Frank C and Peter, and all other NH NACHI members...

Here's the intro and support you haver asked for. get Nick the tangible evidence you have in your possession.

No heresay. He needs written correspondence, public testimony which has been entered into the public record (via transcription) and proof of the harm.

Since 2003 three {3} different Home Inspector Licensing bills have been introduced to the House and the Senate.

I have traveled to the State Capitol seventy two {72} different times to testify before the House of Representatives, their Committees, and their Sub committees.
During these trips I have also testified before the Senate, their Committees, and their Sub Committees.

During these seventy two 72-trips one thing remained the the same and never varied...... Two individuals who are members of the local ASHI Board of Directors went out of their way to slander NACHI as an Association and to slander individual NACHI members.

The founder of the local ASHI Chapter BRAGGED how his little daughter who is in Elementary school took and passed this test with a score of 100%!

They "Testified" that the NACHI test was a sham, and that ANYONE without the slightest knowledge of construction could pass.
They "testified" that the NACHI on-line test was a "Sham" because it provided the opportunity for an inexperienced person to get on-line and an experienced and knowledgeable Home Inspector would actually take the test for them.

They did this "in testimony" and in the Public hallways for ALL passing Senators, Members of the House and Home Inspectors from other associations to hear.

And.... in the hallway after the hearings ..... that a Dog had taken the test and passed it!

This was their constant and unwaivering theme!
NOTE:
Now that the law {SB-212} has passed this individual has applied to be on the Home Inspector's Licensing Board!

During my testimonies before the House and the Senate I did notice that some and I repeat some of the hearings were recorded.

Since we are talking about a five {5} year period gathering this information will be not only difficult but time consuming. And.... like "they say".... time is money!

None the less..... I will do it!

FOR THE RECORD!
I would like to make it clear that I have nothing against ASHI or ANY other Home Inspectors association.

As a matter of fact I nominated a long time ASHI member...Marcus Hutnick... as our first State Chapter Vice President! Marcus is one of the finest people and finest Home Inspectors that I have ever known.

We have members who have dual / multiple memberships {ASHI, ASPRIE, Etc.} in our NACHI State Chapter!
I have friends who are ASHI members and I can, and do recommend them as Home Inspectors all of the time.

So.... once again... this has NOTHING to do with ASHI..... This entire matter is about two individuals who just so happen to be members of that association.

[Joe Farsetta]

If the hearings were recorded, they should have been archived and/or transcribed. Any record of these activities is what Nick will require, along with an application of these individuals to the HI Licensing Board. This, in addition to any old e-mails where he links himself in any way to NACHI (fraudulant behavior) is also key.

[William J. Decker]

I think that Franks final point (above) is really important.

I know many ASHI and NAHI members around here. They are good guys and good inspectors.

It is not, necessarily, the membership of the other associations, but more the "leadership", that is, the guys who want to think of themselves as the big cheeses in their associations or as the best inspectors (when they, usually, are just idiots).

I know of one such guy, big man in another association, pre-licensing instructor (licensed by the state to teach), and CE instructor, also on the state board.

But, this idiot does really bad inspections, regularly talks with the seller and realtor about the property, and not the clinet buyer and has been sued more than any other inspector in the state.

Yet, he is considered (mainly, by himself) to be the MASTER of home inspections.

But, he is just a fool.

Good thing that inspectors in this state, mainly because of licensing, done right, have gotten together and don't participate in these silly little choad wars. In fact, we have gotten together and formed a state association that does lobbying (and has had some successes!) and there is never any mention of the different national associations.

And all this in ASHI's home state!

Hope this moves to other states.

[gporter]

Kind of interesting Nick. Did you file criminal charges against them for practicing law without a license. What are the total money damages you are seeking and will they be split with the PA. Nachi members that were in business at the time? THAT WOULD BE GREAT FOR THEM.