Yost sues Bremen contractor accused of taking $11K from consumers

LANCASTER — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a local contractor accused of pocketing almost $11,000 in payments from three consumers but not completing the work.

The lawsuit – filed in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court against Jeff Grimes, of Bremen, and his company, In and Out Creations – cites 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 said in a news release. “Ohio consumers deserve to receive the services they pay for.”

Three consumers have filed complaints, reporting combined losses of $10,996, according to the news release.

The lawsuit seeks restitution for the victims, civil penalties and an injunction to prevent Grimes and his business from continuing to violate the law or do business until restitution is paid.

Ohio residents who believe they have been victimized by Grimes or otherwise suspect unfair and deceptive business dealings are encouraged to contact the Attorney General's Office at www.OhioProtects.org or 800-282-0515.

This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Yost sues Bremen contractor accused of taking $11K from consumers