Denver, CO — A significant legal drama unfolds in Denver after a grand jury indicted the owner of a home remodeling business and his father on charges of theft and violating the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act. Company owner Sean Schwalb, along with his father Avi Schwalb, are facing allegations involving multiple counts of theft categorically ranging from $5,000 to $1 million.
Both men have been taken into custody and are presently being detained, as per the records of the Denver County Jail. Details of the indictment remain sealed, but the case has gathered extensive attention with a witness list that includes 67 individuals comprising both victims and investigators.
Investigative reports over the last year have brought to light the experiences of several clients of Schwalb Builders who assert they were victimized by the company’s malpractices. Among the most affected are Kevin and Noelle Collins, who contracted Schwalb Builders for over $250,000 to remodel their home. The project was abruptly halted due to a “stop work” order from the City of Denver after the discovery that the necessary permits had not been acquired, and the work done so far left the house structurally unsound and “unsafe to occupy.”
The situation worsened for the Collins family, who have since been living in a rental property while still paying the mortgage on their uninhabitable home. Their plight was deepened by the revelations of Sean Schwalb’s ostentatious lifestyle, flaunted on his Instagram page, which features expensive cars and luxury watches, an apparent sting to those who paid him large sums for incomplete or poorly executed work.
Representing the Collins, construction attorney Jason Kruger described this as one of the gravest instances of fraud he has encountered. He also highlighted the ambiguous business interactions between Sean and Avi Schwalb, emphasizing that although Avi denies any direct role in Schwalb Builders, he purportedly assisted in orchestrating the fraud.
Documents from another lawsuit reveal Avi’s complicated involvement with Schwalb Builders. Despite his denials of direct involvement, he admitted to financially backing his son in establishing the company.
In reflecting on the increasing legal scrutiny, courts have issued several summary judgments against Sean Schwalb, resulting in substantial financial penalties. Legal processes have continued to unfold as Kruger’s team successfully served both Sean and Avi Schwalb with lawsuits, though reportedly only Avi has shown cooperation thus far.
As this case develops, the community continues to watch closely, keen for justice and reparation for the affected families and individuals. Efforts to reach Sean and Avi Schwalb for comments have so far been unfruitful.
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