Ohio Sued Two Roofing Contractors Over Alleged Fraud
State officials have filed lawsuits against Journey Home Restoration and The Metal Roof Company following consumer complaints.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Home Renovation
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The Ohio Attorney General filed lawsuits against two home renovation contractors accused of taking customer payments without completing promised work. These legal actions seek financial relief for residents who paid thousands for services that were either never delivered or found to be defective.
Why it matters
The legal action highlights the state government's commitment to holding home improvement businesses accountable for failing to fulfill contracts. It aims to recover funds for homeowners who lost money due to substandard practices in the renovation industry.
Journey Home Restoration allegedly accepted $140,000 from nine customers, while five clients paid more than $60,000 to The Metal Roof Company. These payments involve projects in Lorain County and Central Ohio that were either left unfinished or deemed defective.
The players
Jason Kaczur
He is the owner of Journey Home Restoration, a business operating in Lorain County.
Danile Toland
He is the owner of The Metal Roof Company, which operates in Central Ohio.
The details
The lawsuits allege that both contractors failed to provide the services they were hired to perform, including instances where clients paid for roofs that were never installed. State authorities are pursuing these cases to secure compensation for the affected Ohio residents who paid for subpar or non-existent work.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: The Ohio Attorney General filed lawsuits against both contractors.
Culture Shift
These lawsuits follow patterns established by the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act to protect residents from unfair business practices. This reflects a broader shift toward tighter state-level enforcement against contractors who fail to meet basic service expectations in the home renovation market.
Ohio homeowners should review their contracts and service agreements if they have recently paid for major roofing work. The legal process may eventually lead to restitution for affected customers who have been unable to resolve disputes directly with these companies.
The takeaway
Homeowners should conduct thorough research and verify contractor credentials before submitting significant deposits for home improvements. It is essential to demand written estimates and clear timelines to ensure accountability throughout the renovation process.
Further reading
Learn more about local consumer protections in our Home Renovation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cleveland19.
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