Chicago, IL, September 3, 2026 —

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., an Arlington Heights-based company that serves the Chicago area. The legal action alleges that the company engaged in deceptive business practices specifically targeting senior citizens.

According to the lawsuit, the company is accused of charging senior citizens inflated prices for services. Further allegations include the use of unlicensed technicians to perform work and the implementation of high-pressure sales tactics. The specific details regarding the timeline of these alleged practices and the total number of seniors affected were not immediately available. The amount of fines sought or the specific penalties proposed in the suit were also not provided in the summary.

ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc. operates out of Arlington Heights and provides services across the Chicago metropolitan area. The Attorney General’s office stated that these practices constitute deceptive business conduct. The case is proceeding, and further details regarding court proceedings are expected to emerge.


Story summarized from the original created by Violet Miller on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.

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