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Ohio Roofer Owes $241,000 Restitution for Fraud

Columbus, Ohio, roofer Terrance J. King, owner of Home Improvement Terrance King, which also did work in the Dayton area, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison and ordered to pay $241,000 in restitution. In November 2013, King pleaded …

Illinois AG Sues Storm Chaser for Defrauding Homeowners

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit against a Chicago area “storm chaser” home repair firm for failing to complete contracted projects and for failing to pay its supplier, resulting in thousands of dollars of liens put on customers’ …

Oklahoma Builder Accused of Defrauding Homeowners

A dozen counts of home repair fraud have been filed against a Muskogee, Okla., builder accused of defrauding homeowners. Charges were filed Tuesday in Lincoln County District Court against 36-year-old Jason Priest. The charges filed by the Attorney General’s Office’s …