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Believed to be out of business
According to information in BBB files, it appears that this business is no longer in business.
Additional Info
Richard Tutor, license holder for The 320 Solar, LLC, is also the license holder and Secretary for Setup My Solar, Inc., which has a pattern of complaints and a "F" rating with BBB. BBB has a separate Profile on Setup My Solar, Inc. which can be viewed at https://www.bbb.org/us/fl/zephyrhills/profile/solar-energy-contractors/setup-my-solar-inc-0653-90335340
Pending Government Action
BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct.
The following describes a pending government action that has been formally brought by a government agency but has not yet been resolved. We are providing a summary of the government’s allegations, which have not yet been proven.
On December 4, 2023, the Florida Attorney General filed suit against Setup My Solar, Inc. (SMS), 320 Solar, LLC., Frankie Ammons, Jr., and Mary Faith Ammons in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pasco County, Florida. Charges filed allege the business is in violation of Florida law pursuant to the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), Chapter 501, Part II and the Florida Home Solicitation Sale Act.
During all times relevant to this action, Frankie Ammons Jr. has been the owner, manager, registered agent, officer and/or director of Setup My Solar and 320 Solar controlling their operations.
During all times relevant to this action, Mary Faith Ammons has been a manager, officer and/or director of Setup My Solar and 320 Solar controlling their operations.
Count I
SMS and 320 Solar engaged in representations, acts, practices or omissions that were material, and that were likely to mislead consumers acting reasonably under the circumstances to the consumer’s detriment.
SMS and 320 Solar committed acts or practices in trade or commerce that offend established public policy and are unethical, oppressive, unscrupulous or substantially injurious to consumers.
SMS and 320 Solar engaged in acts or practices that were likely to cause substantial injury to consumers.
SMS and 320 Solar engaged in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of trade or commerce.
Count II
SMS and 320 Solar violated the Florida Home Solicitation Statute by conducting home solicitation sales without first obtaining valid home solicitation permits.
SMS and 320 Solar also violated the Florida Home Solicitation Statute by failing to ensure that all employees engaged in home solicitation sales obtain the home solicitation permit.
Florida Attorney General seeks the following:
Award final judgment against Defendants, jointly and severally, ordering full restitution to Florida consumers harmed by Defendants’ unfair and deceptive acts.
Assess against Defendants, jointly and severally, civil penalties in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for each violation.
Permanently enjoin Defendants, their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, and those persons in active concert or participation with them, who receive actual notice of the injunction, from: (1) engaging in the unfair and deceptive practices alleged above, and any similar acts and practices; (2) directly or indirectly selling, marketing, offering and/or installing solar equipment; and (3) owning, managing, and/or controlling a third party who directly or indirectly sells, markets, offers and/or installs solar equipment.
Award the Attorney General reasonable attorney’s fees and costs as otherwise allowable by applicable statutes or law.
The matter is pending. For more details go to https://www.myfloridalegal.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/setup-my-solar-complaint.pdf
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