Pennsylvania homeowners who responded to a $93 sewer-line promotion were allegedly steered toward repair recommendations running “up to $30,000 or more,” with Attorney General Dave Sunday calling the bargain offer bait.
Under a settlement, a Bridgeville-based home services company and related defendants must pay $700,000 in restitution over allegations that they pushed unnecessary home repairs on customers.
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Oct. 22 that a home services company, a related plumbing and heating business, two owners, and two former technicians agreed to settle claims involving alleged deceptive sales practices.
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the deal includes $700,000 in consumer restitution, $50,000 in court costs, and $250,000 in suspended civil penalties…