AG files lawsuit against Springfield landscaper

A Springfield landscaping and tree removal company was named in a lawsuit filed by the Ohio attorney general's office on Monday. The home improvement contractor is accused of failing to deliver promised services to consumers.

The lawsuit charges David D. Rose, who did business as All-Star Powerhouse Disciples Landscaping and Tree Service, with violations of Ohio's consumer laws.

"Consumers gave this contractor thousands of dollars for work that was not performed as promised," Attorney General Mike DeWine said in a release. "While we attempt to resolve these types of complaints out of court, when months go by with no resolution for consumers, we must seek justice through the court system."

All-Star Powerhouse Disciples Landscaping and Tree Service offered tree cutting and lawn services. A total of 15 consumers filed complaints saying they paid for work that was not completed.

The attorney general's lawsuit, filed in Montgomery County, charges Rose with failure to deliver, performing shoddy work, violating the Home Solicitation Sales Act, and failing to register his business name with the Ohio secretary of state.

In the lawsuit, the attorney general seeks restitution for consumers, an injunction to stop further violations, and civil penalties.

Consumers are urged to help protect themselves from unscrupulous contractors by taking the following steps:

Consumers who believe they have been treated unfairly should contact the Ohio Attorney General's Office at 800-282-0515 or http://www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov

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AG files lawsuit against Springfield landscaper