Monthly Archives: January 2024
Construction Company Ordered To Pay $2.4M In Consumer Fraud Case
The owner of an Ohio-based company was ordered to pay $625,873 to 19 customers who were defrauded by the company. The owner was also ordered to pay $1.7 million in civil penalties for 71 cases of consumer fraud, or about $25,000 per infraction. According to the Attorney General’s office, the owner of the business… Read More »
How To Stop A Foreclosure While Avoiding Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy attorneys will tell you that one way to stop foreclosure is to file for bankruptcy. However, the automatic stay that is afforded by a bankruptcy filing only lasts as long as the bankruptcy lasts. That means that you may only be delaying the inevitable. There are other ways to stop a foreclosure that… Read More »
What Are The Rules That Debt Collectors Must Follow?
Those who have fallen behind on their payments know just how aggressive debt collectors can be. Ohio law doesn’t place restrictions on the conduct of debt collectors, but federal law does under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). The rules don’t apply to original creditors and the law won’t stop debt collectors from… Read More »
Construction Company Sues School District Over Stalled Project
Performance Construction company has filed a breach of contract claim against the Forest Hills Board of Education over a construction project from which the company was fired. According to the school district, they were unhappy with the pace and quality of the work rendered by the contractor and fired them from the project for… Read More »
Attorney General Sues Roofing Contractor For Pocketing Payments, Failing To Provide Services
Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act (OCSPA) lawsuit against a Columbus-based roofing contractor who allegedly pocketed nearly $45,000 from customers but never finished or even began the work to be performed. The lawsuit has been filed against Ryan Roofing and Home Improvements and its owner, Anthony Ryan. The… Read More »
FTC And Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Cite FCRA Violations Against Rental Screening Company
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently cited a rental screening company for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The company is alleged to have failed to ensure the accuracy of rental background checks that were provided to landlords. The rental screening company was also alleged… Read More »
Elements Of A Breach Of Contract Claim In Ohio
As an Ohio business owner, you use contracts every day. When another party violates the terms of that contract, you have little recourse to enforce the terms. However, the Columbus breach of contract attorneys at Kohl & Cook can help you file a breach of contract claim against the offending party to recoup financial… Read More »
Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Ohio Builder Accused Of Stealing $500,000 From Customers
A Central Ohio builder has been sued by the Ohio attorney general and is now indicted on over 51 criminal charges related to the loss of $500,000 by customers. The builder was tasked with building pole barns and garages for Ohio residents. According to the allegations, the builder accepted money from customers to complete… Read More »