JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Since the airing of the first News Channel 11 investigation into Wood Construction and Remodeling, LLC almost two weeks ago, the Tennessee attorney general’s office reports the number of consumer complaints they have received has more than doubled. Their office is actively investigating the company.
Wood Construction and Remodeling is a licensed Tennessee contracting company based in Johnson City. Customers across the state of Tennessee and into North Carolina continue to ask why their projects are not finished and where their money has gone.
WJHL confirmed Tuesday that Leighton ‘Joe’ Wood, owner of Wood Construction, has been sent a letter inviting him to an informal hearing on Oct. 28 in Nashville where his contractor’s license will be reviewed, and possibly revoked, by a state board.
On Oct. 7, the airing of WJHL’s first consumer report, 15 complaints had been filed to the Tennessee attorney general’s office against Wood Construction. Now, that number is at least 35 complaints.
The number of complaints filed with the North Carolina attorney general has grown from four to seven.
“That number of complaints in that brief a time period is rare,” said Tennessee Deputy Attorney General Jeff Hill.
The Tennessee attorney general’s office sent a cessation of unlawful conduct letter…
