The Ventura County District Attorney's Office is conducting an investigation into the business practices of Ladco Leasing, Inc. ("Ladco"), of Thousand Oaks, California. The investigation could result in a civil prosecution by our office in which we would seek injunctive relief, penalties and restitution to victims of any unlawful or unfair practices committed by Ladco. Ladco was involved in the business of leasing equipment credit-card swiping terminals to small businesses. If you or your business was a party to a lease with Ladco, we request that you please call Christine Mitchell of the Ventura County District Attorney's Office at 805/662-1731. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Christine Mitchell
Senior Paralegal
Ventura County District Attorney
Special Prosecutions Division
5720 Ralston Street, #300
Ventura, CA 93003
805/662-1731
Christine.Mitchell@ventura.org
The story of my effort to cancel an "irrevocable" contract with Ladco Leasing, whose parent company is Elavon, a merchant services provider. What began as my effort alone became an e-mail group of over 100 small businesses who were being taken advantage of by this company. We shared stories and information, as well as hope and encouragement to those who thought there was no way of getting out from under unfair contracts and the bullying at the hands of lawyers, collection agencies, etc.