Tom Corbett says lawsuits have been filed against seven contractors accused of failing to start work, collecting excessive down-payments and not finishing projects, among other violations.
- The following is the complete list of the contractors and their violations:
- BCM Landscaping / BCM Hardscapes / Pro Walls and Patio, jointly operated by Wayne "Butch" Kapalka and Joseph Kapalka, both of Tarentum, Allegheny County - accused of failing to start work, performing work in a shoddy or unworkmanlike manner, using contracts that do not comply with the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, failing to provide the required Notice of Cancellation for consumers, not registering as a home improvement contractor and failing to register a fictitious business name with the Pennsylvania Department of State.
- CHRC Contracting, Inc., owned and operated by Larry Harrison, 2841 West Girard Ave., Philadelphia - accused of failing to perform work, collecting excessive down payments, failing to register as a home improvement contractor with the Attorney General's Office and using contracts that do not include the required Notice of Cancellation for consumers.
- David Slaughter General Contractor, along with owner David Slaughter, 4229 North 15th St., Philadelphia - accused of failing to start work, not completing contracted projects, using inferior materials, failing to register as a home improvement contractor and using contracts that do not include the required Notice of Cancellation for consumers.
- Empire Electrical, owned and operated by Scott J. Ohanian, 5126 Cassidy Drive, Schnecksville, Lehigh County - accused of failing to complete contracted work, accepting down payments without beginning projects, not obtaining necessary licenses and permits from municipalities and failing to provide the required Notice of Cancellation to consumers.
- James Gorman Roofing and Painting, owned and operated by James Gorman, 268 Old Route 22, Kutztown, Berks County - accused of failing to complete work, performing work in a shoddy manner, not honoring warranties and failing to provide the required Notice of Cancellation.
- KAR Contracting, owned and operated by Keith Ruppel, 6230 Chestnut Hill Road, Coopersburg, Lehigh County (formerly operating from Lansdale, Montgomery County) - accused of failing to provide services in a workmanlike manner, not honoring warranties, failing to provide refunds, not registering a fictitious business name with the Pennsylvania Department of State and failing to register as a home improvement contractor.
- Mucci Construction / Mucci Concrete & Paving, along with owner James Mucci, 607 First Ave., Croydon, Bucks County (formerly operating from Morrisville, Bucks County) - accused of failing to perform work, not obtaining required permits, collecting excessive down payments and failing to provide the required Notice of Cancellation for consumers.
