Homeowner's Nightmare: Contractor Vanishes with Deposit, Leaving Unfinished Work and Shattered Trust

Allie Marcus, a homeowner in Florida, hired a local contractor named Brian White to perform work on her lanai. She paid a substantial deposit, but more than a year later, the project has hardly begun, and White has disappeared with her money. Marcus is not alone, as several others have come forward with similar experiences, leading to a growing call for action against White's alleged fraudulent practices.

Betrayed Homeowners Seek Justice and Closure

A Promising Start, a Disappointing Outcome

Allie Marcus and her husband were proactive in their preparations for the post-Hurricane Ian storm season, seeking to enhance the protection of their lanai. They hired Brian White's company, Harper's 1980 LLC, to install motorized shutter shades, based on a positive recommendation from a neighbor. Marcus paid a ,600 deposit, and White assured her the project would be completed within 12 to 14 weeks.However, as the weeks turned into months, the work had hardly begun. Marcus' attempts to follow up with White's salesperson were met with silence, and the communication from the company simply dropped off. Frustrated, Marcus' husband reached out to White directly, requesting a refund, but White refused, promising to provide the refund within two weeks.

A Pattern of Deception Emerges

As Marcus delved deeper into the situation, she discovered that she was not the only victim of White's alleged misconduct. Wink News has reported that several other individuals have come forward, claiming they too have paid deposits to White's company, only to be left with unfinished work and no refund.One such individual, Nick Perrone, had paid a ,000 deposit to White's company but canceled the contract after White stopped responding and he began seeing negative reviews online. Perrone considers himself fortunate compared to others who have lost larger sums of money.

Seeking Justice and Spreading Awareness

Allie Marcus and Nick Perrone have joined a Facebook group with at least thirty other people who believe they have been victims of White's alleged schemes. They are now pursuing legal action and encouraging others to contact the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, hoping to bring an end to White's fraudulent practices and prevent more unsuspecting homeowners from falling victim."I don't understand how somebody can wake up every day and just cheat people right and left," said Marcus, expressing her frustration and disbelief at the situation.The growing number of affected individuals and the lack of progress on their projects have left these homeowners feeling betrayed and determined to seek justice. They hope that by sharing their stories, they can raise awareness and prevent others from experiencing a similar nightmare.