Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit alleging that an Indianapolis home improvement contractor is scamming Hoosiers by taking money from consumers as deposits, starting work, then abandoning projects without issuing refunds — leaving consumers with partially finished conditions they must pay someone else to fix.

The lawsuit alleges that Hank Eversole – doing business as All Services Construction and Nationwide Construction – has violated Indiana law through such misconduct.

“Hoosiers looking to make repairs or improvements to their homes shouldn’t have to worry about being shafted by unscrupulous contractors,” Attorney General Rokita said.  “We will continue working to hold accountable any contractor trying to take advantage of hardworking homeowners in this manner.”

This lawsuit alleges that Hank Eversole violated the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act and the Indiana Home Improvement Act.  Attorney General Rokita is seeking injunctive relief, consumer restitution, penalties, costs and other relief.

This is not the first time this year Attorney General Rokita has filed a lawsuit to protect consumers against contractors who take money and then fail to complete projects.

Earlier this year, Attorney General Rokita filed suit against Exact Loss Consulting, Storm Solutions Pros, and Adam Greer alleging that they entered into home improvement contracts with consumers for storm-related damage to their homes and then failed to complete the work as contracted and failed to comply with consumers’ requests for refunds.

Attorney General Rokita also obtained a judgment against another set of companies doing business as Quest Exteriors that repeatedly entered into contracts to perform concrete and other exterior work on Hoosiers’ homes and failed to complete the work.

To prevent the headache of being scammed by a contractor, Attorney General Rokita offers the following tips to avoid falling victim to a home repair scam:

• Ask your family, friends and co-workers for contractors they have used who have done good work.

• Before signing a contract or making a payment, contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division and the Better Business Bureau for complaint information on contractors you are considering.

• Get multiple bids from local contractors.

• Avoid contractors who spontaneously show up at your door offering a “bargain” price for painting, driveway sealing, roof repairs, etc.

• Never pay for the entire project before the work begins.

• Don’t make the final payment to the contractor until you know all suppliers of materials and all subcontractors have been paid.

Athens, Greece – Governor Eric J. Holcomb concluded his economic development trip to Greece following a week with the Council of State Governments. 

Gov. Holcomb lead a Council of State Governments delegation of U.S. state and business leaders to advance American democracy and business opportunities through policy, business and cultural exchanges. The governor also pursued new partnership opportunities for Indiana and Hoosiers, highlighting the importance of foreign direct investment to the state and its commitment to global engagement.  

Gov. Holcomb attended a reception at U.S. Ambassador Tsunis residence where he addressed the Council of State Government delegation as well as students and faculty from Indiana University and Purdue University.

In Athens, the governor met with U.S. and Greece government officials, including U.S. Ambassador to Greece George J. Tsunis; Minister Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection of Greece; Deputy Minister Kostas Fragogiannis, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Dimitris Skalkos, Secretary General for International Economic Affairs of the Hellanic Republic (pictured) to discuss the growing ties between the U.S. and Greece and explore opportunities for Indiana and Greece to advance economic and community development for both their populations.  

In Athens, Gov. Holcomb and the delegation met with representatives of the American-HellenicChamber of Commerce (AmCham Greece) to advance economic cooperation between Indiana and Greece. AmCham chapters worldwide play an important role in connecting Indiana to future-focused economic partners. Last year, AmCham Greece signed a memorandum of understanding with Purdue University, committing to exploring new initiatives to foster R&D in the academic and business community. Pictured with the governor is Dr. Petros Drineas, Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science, Purdue University, and John Kyiakides, member of AmCham Greece executive committee and board of directors. 

Gov. Holcomb also met with leaders of Enterprise Greece to discuss ways to promote innovation and trade in future-focused sectors, including life sciences and technology, with a particular focus on small-to-medium-sized businesses and startups. Greece hosts business facilities of three Hoosier corporation – Eli Lilly and Company, Corteva and Zimmer Biomet – while trade between Indiana and Greece tops $53 million annually.  

In Athens, the governor met with executives of Pharmaserve-Lilly, a joint venture between the Greek pharmaceutical company Pharmaserve and Indiana-based Eli Lilly and Company, to discuss the company’s partnership in advancing drug development and delivery. The company was formed in 1994 and is now among the top 10 pharmaceutical companies in Greece.  

Gov. Holcomb, First Lady Janet Holcomb, and the delegation met with leadership of the World Human Forum, a global think and do tank, to discuss the increasingly-connected future global economy and strategies to create a better tomorrow for all citizens worldwide.  

Gov. Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb will conclude their first official visit to Greece this weekend. This visit was paid for by the Council of State Governments.