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closeThursday, Sep. 11, 2008
Couple sued for taking motorcycle parts customers for a ride
Pratik Joshi, Herald staff writer
GOLDENDALE -- A Klickitat County couple who sold motorcycle parts on the Internet are accused of taking their customers for a ride.
That's why the state Attorney General's Office has filed a lawsuit against Slade and Shawna Kitchens of Dallesport in Klickitat County Superior Court for failing to ship orders, provide refunds or obtain required business licenses.
The suit alleges the couple took money from at least 44 consumers nationwide in the last two years. They either didn't ship or sent wrong or defective merchandise to customers. They also didn't refund money to dissatisfied customers.
According to the complaint, the Kitchens operate their business under several names including Jeff's Cycles, Hood River Cycles, Prospect Cycles, PTC Telecom and Denver Monahan Parts. They sell engines, transmissions, seats and other parts online at www.jeffscycles.com and www.cycleparts2007.com.
The Attorney General's Office is seeking civil penalties for business and compensation for affected consumers.
The Kitchens couldn't be reached for comment because no one responded to a phone number listed on their websites.
-- Pratik Joshi: 582-1541; pjoshi@tricityherald.com; Business Beat blog at www.tricityherald.com
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