The penalties and fines stem from the contractor taking large deposits from consumers by failing to perform the promised work, according to the Maryland Attorney General's office.

 The lawsuit claims the roofing contractor accepted deposits from consumers but failed to deliver any goods or services.

The contractor required payments in advance for materials but then failed to complete the work as promised.

Roofing contractors from Wisconsin and Kansas can no longer do business in the Sunflower State following violations of its consumer protection laws.

The roofing contractors were accused of defrauding elderly customers as well as those affected by Hurricane Florence.

If convicted, the contractor faces up to 32 years in prison and up to $65,000 in fines, along with financial restitution to the victims.

The contractor willfully failed to collect and pay over to the IRS required federal payroll taxes in the total amount of $185,681.90 from 2017 to 2020.

The Litttle Rock contractor illegally solicited consumers for roofing repairs and replacement services without a license and failed to complete the work.

The roofing contractor is said to have defrauded customers out of more than $250,000 after doing minimal and shoddy work for Hurricane Florence damage.

The roofing contractor owes $18,000 in restitution for violating the Kansas Consumer Protection Act and the Kansas Roofing Registration Act.