AG sues Boardman drain cleaner

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has sued Mr. Rooter of Youngstown for unfairly upselling services and providing substandard work.

In the complaint, the attorney general accuses the company of violating Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act and seeks consumer restitution, injunctive relief, and civil penalties.

“We’ve had a disproportionate number of complaints against Mr. Rooter of Youngstown, and we’ve found a pattern of problems. We’re seeking refunds for affected consumers and an end to any unfair or deceptive practices,” DeWine said of the suit announced Thursday.

Mr. Rooter of Youngstown, which offers plumbing and drain-cleaning services, is in Boardman. It is a franchise of the Mr. Rooter Corp.

Read more in Friday's Vindicator.