Contractor Scams Over $1M, Faces New Judgment

Washington State regulators have suspended the registration of Zakary Nash, owner of Bonney Lake-based Construction Kings. This action follows allegations that Nash scammed over $1 million from dozens of victims. The state Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) officially announced the suspension on June 24, more than a month after it was initially issued on April 23.

Recent court documents from Pierce County Superior Court show that four victims secured default judgments against Nash on June 11, with 12% annual interest. These judgments were issued after Nash failed to appear in court. L&I's actions were partly triggered by a Pierce County family winning an $80,000 judgment against Construction Kings. The agency has forwarded the case to multiple law enforcement agencies for potential criminal fraud prosecution.

Construction Kings also faces citations for electrical work violations and owes approximately $30,000 for workers' compensation coverage for their employees. The company's bond was canceled, and its insurance policy expired in May. Nash filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on May 11, listing assets between $50,000 and $100,000, with an indication that no funds would be available for unsecured creditors after administrative expenses.

Investigations reveal a pattern where Nash allegedly requested 50% deposits for projects, then either failed to return or abandoned the work. Subcontractors have also reported not being paid for materials or completed jobs. One victim reported a loss of nearly $50,000 in deposits for a wheelchair ramp project that was left unfinished.