KODAK, Tenn. (WATE) — A Kodak man regrets taking his truck to a restoration shop a year ago, and paying more than $25,000 upfront, because today his truck is still in pieces.
Court records show the shop owner has a history of failing to finish his work. He’s been sued a number of times over the last few years, and twice this year. The most recent lawsuit was filed by Jeff Ratliff, who wanted his 70-year-old truck renovated with modern aftermarket upgrades. To have that done, Ratliff was told by the shop owner that he had to pay for the parts and labor in advance.
“I wanted to put a new engine in it, transmission, tilt steering wheel, new front end,” said Ratliff…