According to a recent announcement, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has taken legal action against a Dayton man and the Harrison Township Cemetery Association for reportedly failing to deliver gravestones to grieving families. The lawsuit centers on accusations against Trevor Bush and the association, which operates as "Greencastle Cemetery," claiming they failed to uphold their end-of-headstone contracts, taking large upfront payments without delivering the promised products. "Losing a loved one is hard enough without having to fight to get what you paid for," Yost commented on this matter in a statement obtained by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
Allegedly, customers were made to believe that their orders would require several months to fulfill, a timeline that stretched far beyond what was initially promised, leaving orders unfulfilled. The lawsuit, seeking to right these wrongs, aims not only to obtain consumer restitution but also to impose civil penalties for the violations under Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act. As detailed in a release on the Ohio Attorney General's website, affected individuals may secure some semblance of justice through financial compensation if Yost's efforts come to fruition.
Consumers who have encountered similar issues with Bush or the Harrison Township Cemetery Association are encouraged by Yost's office to come forward. A dedicated portal at OhioProtects.org has been set up for the submission of complaints, or individuals can also make their grievances known by calling the hotlines provided in the announcement.
Hannah Hundley, a media contact reachable at 614-906-9113, further emphasized the importance of consumer vigilance. Representatives of the Attorney General's office are looking to diligently monitor the situation to fully address and correct the harm done to consumers through such deceptive practices. The resolution of this litigation could set a precedent to deter similar unethical business behavior, which takes advantage of those already enduring the hardships of loss.
