COMPLAINT: Paul Tela, Dublin, Ohio

"Scott McLaughlin, owner of McLaughlin Stucco & Repair, submitted a proposal to remove and repair stucco on the side of my garage. He came out himself to do the estimate, which he agreed to do for $850.

"I gave him a $300 deposit. He took the deposit check, cashed it and never returned to do the work. He has also never responded to my calls. I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau about him without any resolution.

DESIRED RESOLUTION:  "I want back my $300 deposit."

STATUS: Penalty Box

Columbus
Penalty Box

William's Cement Contractors, Inc.
Failed to respond to Carrie Rosen's complaint requesting repairs or a partial refund for the deteriorating driveway she says they installed.

Bell Electric Co. Inc.
Failed to respond to Ted and Wendy Manning's request for a $3,700 refund and for repairs to their property she says they damaged when attempting to install electrical service.

American Home Shield Warranty
Didn't respond to Linda Gorelova's request for an $1,850 refund to replace the broken A/C unit she says was covered by the company's home warranty.

McLaughlin Stucco & Repair
Never responded to Paul Tela's request for a refund of the $300 deposit he paid them for exterior stucco repairs.

Elite Moving and Storage
Didn't respond to Anna Gasiorski's request for a partial refund of $500 toward floorboard repairs she says were necessary due to scratches they caused during her move.

Peterson Home Improvement LLC
Failed to respond to Brian Bahnsen's request for a refund of excess funds he paid them, as well as a settlement for the repair work he has had to pursue because of what he believes is shoddy work on their part on his two bathroom remodeling jobs.

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Creative Spaces Landscape & Design

Air Masters Heating & Cooling

JPS Painting and Power Washing

Epic Flooring