Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has stepped up to the plate, charging contractor Jeffrey K. Griffin with serious allegations of deceiving Missourians. Griffin, operating under Griffin Quality Construction, is facing a slew of charges including four counts each of Deceptive Business Practice and felony theft, as reported here. Hanaway's office claims that from August 2022 through October 2023, Griffin took payments for stair repair services from homeowners that he never intended to complete.
Victims of this alleged deceit have been left out of pocket, with losses over $15,000. Griffin's racket involved accepting deposits for materials and repair services, promises that remained unfulfilled, and stairs that remained in disrepair. "When Missourians pay for work to be done on their homes, they deserve to receive what they were promised," Hanaway stated as per the Missouri Attorney General website, emphasizing the gravity of honoring consumer trust. In discussing the charges, it's crucial to remember that they are merely allegations; Griffin's guilt has yet to be established in a court of law.
For those who may find themselves ensnared by Griffin Quality Construction’s potentially fraudulent activities, Attorney General Hanaway's office recommends reaching out. Concerned citizens are urged to contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section at 800-392-8222 or proceed with an online complaint at the aforementioned website. This step is not just about seeking restitution, but is part of a larger initiative to confront such deceptive practices head on.
