Spring Lake caterer faces five-year ban for deceptive practices
A Spring Lake caterer accused of making last-minute wedding cancellations and failing to provide refunds has been barred from doing business in Michigan for five years under a plea agreement. Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Alicia Thompson, owner of Late to the Lake LLC, signs an agreement Voluntary Compliance Assurance after the state alleged he violated the Michigan Consumer Protection Act through deceptive business practices.
According to the decision, Thompson must also refund affected customers who filed complaints by May 1. These refunds must be made by July 1.
More than 40 complaints were received by the Ministry Go to the Lakeincluding last minute cancellations, missing refunds and unauthorized charges. One consumer reported paying more than $6,000 for canceled services, while others cited poor service quality or incomplete delivery.
A Spring Lake catering company has been banned from operating in Michigan for five years after being accused of making last-minute wedding cancellations and failing to provide refunds.
“Wedding is one of the most meaningful days of a person’s life, and couples should be able to trust that the vendor they choose will deliver on what they promise or at least refund their money if something goes wrong,” Nessel said in a statement. he said.
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Consumers who want a refund, Consumer Protection Team at 517-335-7599 or via minikurl.com/yctskn2m.
— Cassidey Kavathas is the political and courts reporter for The Holland Sentinel. Contact him at ckavathas@hollandsentinel.com. Follow him on X @cassideykava.
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