AG Jackson reached a consent judgment with Canary General Contracting and Design, LLC and its operator, Steven Sand, and owner, Khuneary Kim. Attorney general Jackson sued Sand and Kim and the contracting business in March, alleging that they deceived and defrauded North Carolina consumers by taking money for construction projects while failing to complete the agreed-upon work, doing work that was unsafe and not up to code, and by engaging in other unfair practices. The judgment permanently bars Sand and Kim and any affiliated companies from conducting business in North Carolina and requires the defendants to pay $60,000 in restitution.

“Contractors have an obligation to fulfill their commitments, complete their work safely and on time, and be honest about what they charge their customers. This judgment holds the defendants accountable and gives homeowners back some of what they lost. And as the rebuilding phase of western North Carolina’s recovery kicks into high gear, I hope this serves as a warning to would-be scammers: if you attempt to rip off North Carolinians, you will face consequences.” – AG Jackson