Crystal Farrow files small claims lawsuit against Elmo's Tombstone Service in 6000-block of South State Street, owner Darius Knox
Share and Follow

CHICAGO (WLS) — Several consumers turned to ABC7 I-Team Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles, saying they have been waiting one to two years for tombstones for their loved ones.

In all, the I-Team has investigated eight cases now from people who cannot get tombstones and are dealing with “tombstone turmoil.”

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

All of them said they paid anywhere from about $1,000 to $4,000 to one company for tombstones and never received them.

Now, a second consumer has filed a small claims lawsuit.

Crystal Farrow is suing Elmo’s Tombstone Service in the 6000-block of South State Street and its owner, Darius Knox. She paid $1,500 almost two years ago for her late husband’s tombstone, but she is still waiting for it. Her lawsuit is asking for $5,000 for what she calls “pain and suffering” and the additional cost of a new tombstone from another company.

SEE ALSO | Consumers struggle to get refunds from Chicago tombstone business over missing, erroneous headstones

“I want to say, it’s a shame. We all are suffering,” Farrow said. “I think about my husband; it just hurts bad.”

Elmo’s and Knox have not commented on what is now the second small claims lawsuit. In this case, a hearing is scheduled for mid-October where Knox can respond to the allegations. In ABC7’s report about the first four customers, the owner said, “The customers will receive a full refund. I apologize for the delay in resolving the issue and appreciate your patience. I will ensure it is rectified as soon as possible.”

So far, consumers say they have not gotten those refunds. The I-Team will keep you updated with any developments.

READ MORE | More families share grave grievances involving Chicago tombstone business: ‘We all are suffering’

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Trump mocks broken UN over busted teleprompter and escalator

Trump Criticizes UN Following Teleprompter and Escalator Issues

President Donald Trump arrived at the U.N. General Assembly to find both…
Pennsylvania mother arrested after police make horrifying discovery in closet

Pennsylvania mother arrested after police make horrifying discovery in closet

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Pennsylvania woman has…
Uptown community demands reopening of Weiss Hospital Chicago after closure following Medicare and Medicaid funding loss

Uptown Residents Call for Weiss Hospital Chicago to Reopen After Funding Cuts Lead to Closure

CHICAGO (WLS) — Community activists and lawmakers rallied together on Monday to…
Black pastors say Charlie Kirk is not a martyr, while decrying racism and political violence

Black Pastors Condemn Racism and Political Violence: Charlie Kirk Is Not a Martyr

How Charlie Kirk is being memorialized — with many conservatives and white…
What should pregnant women do after Tylenol announcement?

Steps for Pregnant Women to Take Following the Tylenol Update

() After the Trump administration announced a potential link between autism and…
Ryan Routh attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen after guilty verdict

Ryan Routh Tries to Harm Himself with Pen Following Guilty Verdict

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site…
Ohio prisoners raising orphaned animals in unique program

Ohio Inmates Care for Orphaned Animals in Innovative Program

MANSFIELD, Ohio (WJW) – In Mansfield, an unusual program helps raise orphaned…
DHS rejects NBC report claiming ICE used 5-year-old autistic girl as bait to arrest father

DHS rejects NBC report claiming ICE used 5-year-old autistic girl as bait to arrest father

DHS assistant secretary for public affairs Tricia McLaughlin on Tuesday strongly rejected…