Arko Steel, Inc., a California-based corporation, has filed a lawsuit against a construction company and its officers for alleged fraudulent activities. The complaint was lodged by Arko Steel, Inc. on January 19, 2025, in the Superior Court of California for Ventura County against Timothy Joseph Ahern, Susanne Ahern, and Ahern Construction Corporation.
The lawsuit accuses the defendants of engaging in fraudulent practices by entering into contracts with homeowners to construct swimming pools and other structures without intending to complete the work. According to the complaint, they abandoned projects after receiving payments from homeowners and failed to pay subcontractors like Arko Steel for their services. The plaintiff alleges that this was part of a conspiracy orchestrated by the defendants to maximize profits quickly before leaving town. Arko Steel claims that it provided materials and labor for steel reinforcement work at several properties based on bids accepted by Timothy Joseph Ahern but was not paid as agreed.
Arko Steel's complaint outlines four causes of action: fraud, conversion, open book account, and account stated. The plaintiff seeks damages amounting to at least $26,420 for unpaid work and additional exemplary damages to punish the defendants for their alleged misconduct. The lawsuit also highlights previous accusations against Ahern Construction Corporation by the California Contractor’s State License Board, which resulted in the revocation of their contractor’s license due to multiple violations including project abandonment and failure to cooperate with investigations.
The case is being handled by Stephen A. DiGiuseppe from Shane, DiGiuseppe & Rodgers LLP representing Arko Steel. The presiding judge is not mentioned in the document. The case ID is 2025CUFRO37303.