FLA. 20TH CIR. CT.Litigation
Florida Attorney General sues Evolve Construction over alleged post-hurricane roofing fraud
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued Evolve Construction LLC, Evolve Construction & Restoration Inc. and six of their principals on September 25, 2026 in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court in Lee County. The complaint alleges the defendants ran an unlicensed roofing operation that solicited homeowners after Hurricane Ian, took insurance proceeds, abandoned repairs and recorded unlawful liens. The Attorney General’s office said at least 80 consumers reported paying more than $1 million for work they did not receive.
Filing (Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida) → · Office of the Attorney General of Florida, Florida Phoenix, FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Key points
- The complaint asserts two counts under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act against corporate and individual defendants.Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of FloridaOffice of the Attorney General of Florida
- The state alleges sales representatives lacked required home-solicitation permits and had no certified roofing contractor authorized to work.Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
- Insurance payments diverted to defendants ranged from $5,000 to $80,000 per property across eleven Florida counties.Office of the Attorney General of Florida
- The Attorney General’s office said the complaints span 11 Florida counties and that more than 60 percent of the complainants were seniors.Office of the Attorney General of Florida
- The state alleges defendants recorded liens and pursued foreclosure against homes where no repairs were performed or materials purchased.Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of FloridaOffice of the Attorney General of Florida
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Office of the Attorney General of Florida
Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
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