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Louisville Pool Contractor Pleads Guilty in Federal Fraud Case Involving More Than 50 Customers

Prosecutors say deposits for promised installations were diverted to other uses, leaving court-ordered restitution near $3.4 million.

Overview

  • Davenport entered the federal guilty plea on Feb. 19, with sentencing set for May 20, 2026.
  • Davenport must pay $3,398,536.75 in restitution to victims, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Kentucky.
  • Federal filings describe a scheme in which customers were induced to sign pool contracts and pay large down payments that were not used for the agreed work.
  • U.S. Attorney Kyle Bumgarner said the conduct caused significant financial and emotional harm to numerous victims.
  • Beyond the federal case, Davenport has prior state convictions in Kentucky and Indiana, and civil lawsuits allege more than $5 million was collected and spent on luxury personal expenses.