COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against First Premier Home Warranty and its owner, Albert Sayegh, alleging deceptive business practices that have negatively impacted Ohio consumers. The New York-based company is accused of misrepresenting its products and services, rarely covering claims, and providing insufficient payments for necessary repairs or replacements.
“Ohioans deserve reliable services when they pay a company their hard-earned money,” Yost said. “Honest businesses do what they say they’re going to do – false promises won’t hold up.”
The lawsuit, which seeks to hold Sayegh accountable for over two years of alleged misconduct, highlights complaints from 13 Ohio consumers filed with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and 18 complaints lodged with the Better Business Bureau in New York.
Consumers have reported frustration with what they describe as a one-sided contract that fails to deliver promised benefits, despite annual payments ranging from $400 to $650, plus additional service costs. The lawsuit also accuses First Premier of violating the Consumer Sales Practices Act by manipulating online reviews and the Telephone Solicitation Sales Act by failing to register with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
Yost is asking the court to require the defendants to change their business practices to comply with Ohio law, reimburse consumers, and pay civil penalties and court costs.
