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Lawrence and Karen Plummer, who run The Barn at Forestville in Furlong, did not obtain the zoning permit required to run an event venue, said state Attorney General Joshua Shapiro in a statement Friday, Nov. 18.
Shapiro said the Plummers booked weddings, parties, and receptions that they were not legally able to host at their venue. When a court ordered the couple to stop hosting events, the Plummers had to cancel on clients who had already booked weeks prior, officials wrote.
“The Plummers disregarded the well-being of people preparing for one of the most special days of their lives,” Shapiro said. “They vowed to deliver, but operated their business, in violation of the law, and took advantage of couples who were acting in good faith."
In addition to the fee, the Plummers are barred from "holding and advertising any events for compensation" at The Barn, he added.
Clients who previously booked with the Plummers and paid in full but had their events canceled could be eligible for a refund. To learn more, visit attorneygeneral.gov.
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