The problem may be growing nationwide because contractors are finding it more difficult and expensive to obtain insurance.

"Unscrupulous contractors will always find some sham reason to go back and do additional work just to start a new 90-day period running."

Field supervisors and contractors also found ways to plunder the company coffers.

The contractor found that there would not be a significant cost reduction and proposed staying with the short tunnel option.

A contractor working nearby also heard the shot, found the wounded boy and called the police.

But his contractor began tearing apart the chimney and found only solid brick.

Somehow no one had been hurt, and the contractors found a quick way to prevent messy disciplinary action.

But instead of half a mile of the extra hard rock the contractors found it would be nearer three quarters.

Therefore, in some cases contractors must find manpower on very short notice.

Todd also said another athletic official used his tickets to reward contractors to find jobs for athletes.