A Louisville-based contractor is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from his clients and a local business.
Michael Sean Flanagan, owner of Flanagan Hardscaping, has been arrested several times over the past few years, including in early September when he was jailed on theft charges.
This came after complaints from a customer and a local business.
One customer gave him $14,450 for a deposit to repair a deck. Flanagan was scheduled to work on the deck in March 2023, while the couple was on vacation. When they returned in April nothing had been done and Flanagan stopped responding to their messages.
Earlier this year, the couple filed a lawsuit against Flanagan for breach of contract. The judge ruled in their favor, ordering Flanagan to pay back the money, with interest. Flanagan signed an agreement to do so, but wrote this statement: “I never committed any crimes and never intended to not pay the money back.”
The couple said they have yet to receive any payments as of September 2024.
Flanagan is also accused of not paying for materials he bought from a local business. Brian Watts, president of Watts Home Center, said Flanagan has been buying materials from his shop for five years. He said Flanagan now owes him about $45,000 for merchandise he received but never paid for.
Watts said Flanagan took down payments from homeowners for decking and hardscape work, and then refused to respond to calls and texts.
His next court appearance is scheduled for early November.
Source: WDRB
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