Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Ohio

I hired a contractor to install a concrete patio in October. The total price for the job was $1700.00. I was to pay him a 50% deposit to start the job, and the remainder when he completed the job. He had an "issue" with his bank account, because someone wrote him a bad check, so I had to pay for the $657.70 for concrete out of my pocket. The job is only 75% complete, This means that I have technically overpaid him by approximately $230.00. He is refusing to return my calls and he left a large pile of lumber and trash in my back yard which I will have to pay to have removed. In addition he agreed to return a few non-job related items to home depot for me since I did not have a truck to get them back. Home Depot issued a gift card for approximately $170.00. He has had this for over a month now along with the receipt, and has not given it to me. (I have asked SEVERAL times.) Can I consider these items "stolen" and file a police report?


Asked on 12/17/10, 10:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Simon Johnson Law Offices of Simon W. Johnson

You could take him to small claims for your economic damages. Depending on how long he's been ignoring you, it might be the only way to get his attention.

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Answered on 12/22/10, 1:47 pm


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