Shuttered Sarasota window and door company faces complaints, investigations

The abrupt July closure of a Sarasota window and door business has led to dozens of complaints from customers claiming they are out thousands of dollars and multiple law enforcement investigations.

Allegations against the company, Sash & Sill, and its owner, Todd Hoch, include: 

• Multiple customers contend they put down four- and five-figure deposits for products that were never delivered. 
• Other customers allege they had doors or windows installed only to be followed by liens placed on their homes by the distributors because Sash & Sill did not pay its vendors.
• A Sarasota resident is suing Hoch, alleging he breached his fiduciary duties as the company's owner.
• Multiple local and state agencies, including the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, have confirmed to the Business Observer there are open investigations into Sash & Sill and Hoch.