Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and his first assistant Jonathan Blanton. | www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and his first assistant Jonathan Blanton. | www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated legal action against a contractor from the Village of Bremen, accused of accepting nearly $11,000 in payments from three consumers without completing the agreed-upon work.
The lawsuit, filed in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court against Jeff Grimes and his company, In and Out Creations, alleges violations of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and the Home Solicitation Sales Act.
“It’s simple, do the work you say you’re going to do,” Yost stated. “Ohio consumers deserve to receive the services they pay for.”
Three consumers have reported combined losses totaling $10,996.00. They had contracted Grimes for outdoor home-improvement projects that were either never started or left unfinished.
The lawsuit seeks restitution for the affected consumers, civil penalties, and an injunction to prevent Grimes and his business from continuing operations until restitution is made.
Ohio residents who believe they have been defrauded by Grimes or suspect other unfair business practices are encouraged to contact the Attorney General's Office at www.OhioProtects.org or 800-282-0515.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Hannah Hundley: 614-906-9113
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