Scott Thatcher Gleason has filed a lawsuit against a local HVAC company, accusing them of fraudulent practices and violations of consumer protection laws. The complaint was filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on June 23, 2024. Gleason's allegations against A Waldron HVAC, LLC include deceptive business practices and fraud.
The lawsuit stems from an incident on June 22, 2024, when Gleason experienced a partial power outage at his home. Seeking immediate assistance, he contacted the defendant the following day. According to the complaint, the company charged Gleason $325 for an initial house call and subsequently billed him an additional $2,285 for diagnostic work that was allegedly unnecessary. The complaint details how the technician implied that extensive repairs were needed and attempted to charge exorbitant fees for minor tasks such as checking a lightbulb or replacing a furnace.
Gleason contends that these charges were fraudulent and part of a pattern of deceptive practices by the defendant. He points out that after declining further services from A Waldron HVAC, he hired another electrician who resolved the issue quickly and inexpensively by resetting a tripped fuse. This experience led Gleason to dispute the charges with his credit card company; however, A Waldron HVAC responded with claims that contradict Gleason's account.
In his legal filing, Gleason accuses A Waldron HVAC of violating Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law by advertising services they did not intend to provide as advertised and misrepresenting necessary repairs. He also highlights past consumer complaints against the company and its owner, Thomas J. Waldron, which led to previous legal actions including a class action suit settled in 2006 with a consent decree requiring compliance with consumer protection laws.
Gleason seeks rescission of the contract he signed under alleged false pretenses and demands restitution of $2,660.55 plus interest and costs incurred since then. Additionally, he requests treble damages under consumer protection statutes along with attorney fees and punitive damages due to what he describes as extreme and outrageous conduct by the defendant.
Representing Scott Thatcher Gleason is Jennifer Tis Mihok from The Mihok Law Firm P.C., while no specific defense attorneys are mentioned in this document for A Waldron HVAC. The case is being overseen in Allegheny County's Court of Common Pleas under Case No. 505 MD 2001.