RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Attorney General Josh Stein obtained a preliminary injunction against a Durham business owner accused of price gouging Hurricane Helene victims.
A lawsuit filed against Lorenzo Lorin Huggins, Sr. claimed his businesses including Huggins & Sons Yard Service and Lorenzo & Son Landscaping, price gouged North Carolinians for tree removal services in the aftermath of Helene.
“Taking advantage of western North Carolinians in the aftermath of tragedy is wrong,” said Attorney General Josh Stein. “That’s why I took action to put a stop to this company, which I alleged engaged in deception. I am pleased the court ordered the company to stop its practices while this lawsuit continues.”
Stein alleges that a Hendersonville couple found Huggins on HomeAdvisor.com after two trees fell on their roof during Hurricane Helene. They spoke to Huggins, who agreed to travel to Hendersonville and remove the trees. Upon his arrival, Huggins told the couple they had to pay $25,500 upfront.