MI Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against Hummingbird Construction Co., LLC and its owner, Matthew Ashline, for allegedly ripping off multiple customers by accepting deposits for construction projects never started and then failing to return the funds. The lawsuit, filed in Washtenaw County Circuit Court, claims this conduct violated the Michigan Consumer Protection Act and is asking the Court to dissolve Hummingbird Construction and require it and Ashline to repay affected customers. “Construction projects are a major investment, and consumers deserve to be treated honestly and fairly when hiring a business to perform work on their homes. Contractors cannot take thousands of dollars in deposits and then disappear. Where possible, given the constraints we have under the Consumer Protection Act, my office will hold bad actors who exploit Michigan residents accountable.” – AG Nessel