Business ProfileforA1 Tree and Storm Damage Relief
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The following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.
The owner of A1 Tree and Storm Damage Relief, also known as Big Al and Son’s, is barred from doing tree removal or storm damage recovery work in North Carolina.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office was granted a default judgment against Alva Wilson Lewis, who does business under the names A1 Tree & Storm Relief, A1 Tree and Storm Damage Relief, and Big Al & Sons Tree Service.
The default judgment settles a price gouging lawsuit against Lewis. The AG’s office alleged an employee of his business provided an estimate of $4,000 to remove three trees for a Wilmington homeowner in the wake of Hurricane Florence. The price then jumped to $7,000 and a final invoice charged the customer $12,000. The homeowner ultimately paid $6,000.
Lewis is required to pay $6,000 in restitution to consumers and $20,000 in fines.
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Alva Lewis is the owner of A1 Tree and Storm Damage Relief, aka A1 Tree and Storm Relief, aka Big Al and Sons Tree Service. In an action taken on April 22, 2019 the North Carolina Attorney General’s office permanently restrained Alva Lewis from, among other things, performing or providing any tree or bush trimming or removal services, debris removal, or storm damage recovery or restoration services in North Carolina.
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This is a multi-location business.
- Location of This Business
- Lexington, NC 27292
- BBB File Opened:
- 5/4/2007
- Years in Business:
- 5
- Business Started:
- 7/3/2019
- Alternate Business Name
- A1 Tree and Storm Relief
- Tree Life Original Tree Cuts
- Big Al & Sons Tree Service
- Business Management
- Mr. Alva Lewis, Owner
- Mr. Christopher Wood
- Contact Information
Principal
- Mr. Alva Lewis, Owner
- Additional Contact Information
Phone Numbers
- (336) 225-4516Other Phone
- (336) 225-4516
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