Houston area shed company sued in part of Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee’s initiative against alleged fraud [Video]

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A local company is facing a lawsuit from Harris County over allegations of fraud.

It’s part of the County Attorney’s new crackdown on businesses accused of ripping off customers.

Earlier this year, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee launched his Scam Free Harris County initiative, which allows consumers who feel they have been victims of questionable business practices to get justice.

Now, another lawsuit has been filed as a result.

“What’s important about this case is we are filing so that we can also raise awareness so that people can know about this. It’s going to be in the public record,” Menefee said.

The lawsuit against A&L Sheds claims the company took payments from consumers, never started the work, and then failed to provide a refund.

The lawsuit claims customers paid 50% of the contract price or more in advance, and it seeks $1 million in damages.

Since launching Scam Free HC, Menefee says his office has received plenty of complaints …