Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Circuit Court of Shelby County has granted a preliminary injunction against Legend Windows, LLC and individuals associated with the business, including Jody Ray Whitworth, Bobby Ray Whitworth, and Robin Simmons Willard.
"We obtained a preliminary injunction against dishonest individuals known for preying on unsuspecting customers. This order will prevent these defendants from victimizing other Alabamians while this case proceeds. We will continue to litigate this case until justice is served," said Attorney General Marshall. "I applaud our legal team and investigators for their dedication and diligence on this case, and I urge those who believe they have been harmed by Legend Windows to contact my office."
The State’s complaint alleges 42 violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and references over 40 known victims across Alabama. The complaint further alleges that the defendants owe their victims a total of $181,042.80 in damages. It claims that while concerned customers inquired about their orders, business owner Jody Whitworth was using those customers’ money for personal purchases instead of providing the advertised products and services.
Between September 2022 and March 2024, the Legend Windows bank account was used to make over 1,100 purchases from Amazon totaling approximately $50,000. Additionally, during that same period, the business made over $20,000 in purchases from various retailers including Temu, Etsy, JC Penney, TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls, Scentsy, Plato’s Closet, Nordstrom, Kohl’s, and Burlington.
The Attorney General also believes there are additional victims throughout Alabama and has set up an online survey where unidentified victims can report their claims. The survey can be found on the Attorney General’s website.