“As a result of the many violations allegedly committed by ABC Construction, some homeowners have been left with unusable kitchens and bathrooms,” Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman said. “We’re taking action in response to such unlawful conduct and will do everything we can to obtain restitution for these homeowners and prevent future harm to others.”
The State’s eight-count Complaint, filed in State Superior Court in Hackensack, names Charleston J. Masterson of Bergenfield and Frankie Olandesi of Wyckoff, as defendants, along with the company. ABC Construction maintained business locations in Oradell and Bergenfield.
Among other things, ABC Construction allegedly damaged homes, started but did not finish bathroom and kitchen renovations, and started work without obtaining required permits, in addition to other violations of the Consumer Fraud Act, the Contractors’ Registration Act, Contractor Registration Regulations, Home Improvement Regulations, and Advertising Regulations.
“The Division of Consumer Affairs is committed to finding and eliminating the bad actors in the state’s home improvement industry,” said Steve Lee, Acting Director of the State Division of Consumer Affairs. “Homeowners need to be assured that when they hire contractors for home improvements, that these consumers will get exactly what they pay for.”
The alleged violations, set forth in the Complaint, include unconscionable commercial practices, and false promises and deception, among other things. The Complaint alleges that the defendants:
Investigator Jared O’Cone in the Division of Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection conducted the investigation of this matter. This matter was referred to the Division by the Bergen County Consumer Affairs Office.
Deputy Attorney General Mark E. Critchley in the Consumer Fraud Prosecution Section of the Division of Law is representing the State in this matter.
Consumers who believe they have been cheated or scammed by a business, or suspect any other form of consumer abuse, can file an online complaint with the State Division of Consumer Affairs by visiting its website or by calling 1-800-242-5846 (toll free within New Jersey) or 973-504- 6200.
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