Indianapolis painting company keeps deposit for work not completed

Indianapolis painting company keeps deposit

Date Published: Aug 03 2010

Penalty box

Quality Countertops
Didn't respond to Barbara Dalton's complaint about kitchen cabinet and counter installation work that she says is unsatisfactory. Third month in the box.

Sparkling Image Car Wash - Shadeland Ave.
Never responded to Fred Ralston's complaint about damage to his vehicle's rims that he says was caused by the car wash. Third month in the box.

Sprint PCS
Failed to respond to Steven Ghera's request for reimbursement for additional phone line charges he says they didn't tell him about. Second month in the box.

Modern Plumbing
Hasn't addressed Carole Campbell's complaint about water softener repairs she says were unsatisfactory. Second month in the box.

M. VanMeter Inc.
Never responded to John Carpenter's complaint seeking reimbursement for concrete patio work he says they left unfinished. Second month in the box.

Stilwell Remodeling & Architectural Designs LLC
Didn't respond to Elliot Trexler's complaint about home remodeling that he says is incomplete and unsatisfactory. Second month in the box.

3D Enterprises
Hasn't responded to Mary Anne Gfell's refund request for a painting project she says she cancelled before work began. First month in the box.

Season's Scape
Didn't respond to Veronica Megremis' refund request for landscaping work she says was never completed. First month in the box.

Dish Network
Failed to respond to Bettie and Don Ray's request that the company remove cancellation fees they say they were never told about from their satellite TV bill. First month in the box.

Affordable Trees
Didn't respond to Janet and Lionel Terzi's complaint about an unsatisfactory tree planting. First month in the box.

COMPLAINT: Mary Anne Gfell, Carmel

"I contracted with 3D Enterprises to paint the exterior of my home. I had three days after signing the contract to decide whether I wanted to follow through with the project. I decided, based on some of their business practices, that I was going to cancel the contract.

I had already written them a check for $544. I called three hours after I gave them the check on a Friday and told them I didn't know what was going on but not to cash the check - they said that was fine.

I called on [the following] Tuesday at 8 a.m. and told them I was canceling the work and to not cash the check. I checked my account on Wednesday, and they had cashed the check.

I've called them three or four times, leaving numerous ways of getting a hold of me, but I've yet to hear from them."

DESIRED RESOLUTION: "I want my money returned immediately."

STATUS: Penalty box