Homeowner says she’s out $381K after hiring Ottawa contractor to renovate kitchen

An Ottawa couple says they’ve lost out on more than $381,000 after hiring Ottawa contractor Giuseppe "Joey" Peloso and his company Magnolia to renovate their kitchen, when plumbing broke and flooded their home. Plaintiffs in other lawsuits against Peloso and his business include other customers, subcontractors, investors, the Republic of Austria and Embassy of Niger.