DENVER — It’s rare for a Denver7 Investigates story about a shady contractor to turn into a statewide criminal investigation involving organized crime charges and millions of dollars.
Kevin and Noelle Collins are anxious to testify in criminal court against the contractor they said ruined more than their home remodel.
“They ruined our lives. For almost three years even now, we’re still at a rental. I have to work two jobs,” said Noelle Collins. “It’s just, every time I think about it, it angers me.”
Denver7 Investigates has been exposing issues with Schwalb Builders , owner Sean Schwalb, and his father, Avi Schwalb, for the past year.
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“There are literally millions of dollars in damages here and 17 different lawsuits,” said attorney Jason Krueger, who is representing the Collins.
Kreuger believed that the scope of damages went far beyond civil court. A Colorado grand jury agreed and indicted them for felony theft and organized crime charges .