On Friday, Steve Marshall, the Attorney General of Alabama, revealed that the Circuit Court of Shelby County had approved his emergency appeal for a temporary restraining order against Legend Windows, LLC, as well as its affiliated individuals, including Jody Ray Whitworth, Bobby Ray Whitworth, and Robin Simmons Willard.
According to Marshall, Legend Windows, the Whitworths, and Willard have violated the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) of Alabama. They allegedly deceived customers into placing deposits for new windows and doors, but failed to deliver the promised products.
Attorney General Marshall expressed his belief that Legend Windows and the Whitworths have been running a scam for an extended period, targeting their customers and taking advantage of them. He stated that the defendants have a history of property theft and have not shown any remorse for their fraudulent activities, continuously committing transgressions. Marshall emphasized the need to hold them accountable for their crimes.
On July 8, 2024, a preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled, following the temporary restraining order that has been put in place, along with an asset freeze.
According to the state, there are 42 violations of the DTPA, and they have identified over 40 victims throughout Alabama. The complaint also claims that the business is liable for a total of $181,042.80 in damages owed to these victims.
It’s been alleged that Jody Whitworth misused customers’ funds by making personal purchases instead of delivering the products and services that were promised by the business.
From September 2022 to March 2024, purchases exceeding $50,000 were made using the Legend Windows bank account on Amazon. Additionally, the business bought items worth over $20,000 from various retailers such as Temu, Etsy, JC Penney, TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls, Scentsy, Plato’s Closet, Nordstrom, Kohl’s, and Burlington during the same period, according to Marshall.
The court has issued a temporary restraining order that halts the defendants from conducting their business operations. This move comes as the court reviews the case and considers the requests made by Marshall. The requests include granting restitution to the victims, imposing civil penalties, closing Legend Windows, LLC permanently, and issuing an injunction that will prohibit the individual defendants from operating in the general contracting industry in Alabama on a permanent basis.
According to Marshall, he is of the opinion that there are many more victims in Alabama who have yet to be identified. To assist in this regard, he has created an online survey where these victims can share their experiences and claims. The survey can be accessed on the Attorney General’s website by clicking on here.
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