By Cam Lucadou-Wells
The state’s consumer watchdog has launched legal action against a Dandenong South solar-panel business and its director.
After investigating customer complaints, Consumer Affairs Victoria alleges that Vic Solar Technologies misled and acted unconscionably to consumers between 2013-’19.
CAV has also brought the Federal Court of Australia action against the company director Sunny Srinivasan, 29, of Templestowe.
Among the allegations was that the company used door-knocking of homes to enter into “unsolicited consumer agreements”.
In some cases, Vic Solar didn’t advise consumers of their cooling-off and termination rights, and started supplying and installing solar systems during a prohibited period, CAV claims.
In a statement, CAV states it will seek a fine against the company as well as compensation for its affected customers.
The matter is expected to be heard later this year.
