Additional Consumers May be Eligible for Restitution
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the Office of Attorney General filed a settlement to resolve its litigation against Philadelphia-based Philly Salvage, LLC and its owner, Christopher Stock.
Under the settlement agreement, Philly Salvage, LLC (which did business under the name Philadelphia Salvage) has agreed to provide restitution to consumers who paid for the restoration of antiques and heirloom household items, but never received the promised goods or services.
Philadelphia Salvage also agreed to permanently cease operating in the restoration business.
The Office of Attorney General filed a lawsuit in December 2025, alleging that Philadelphia Salvage accepted consumers’ deposits for restoration services before abruptly shutting down operations and failing to respond to consumers seeking refunds.
“This settlement will help recoup costs for consumers who paid significant sums to restore cherished heirloom and antique items,” Attorney General Sunday said. “I encourage anyone who feels they may have been victimized by Philadelphia Salvage to contact my office as soon as possible to be considered for restitution.”
The settlement, in the form of a Consent Petition for Final Judgement, requires, among other things that:
- Defendants are to pay restitution to the consumers who have suffered losses as a result of their conduct;
- Defendants are permanently prevented from conducting business that includes advertising, marketing, selling, offering, or providing goods and services related to household items and restoration of such items; and
- Defendants are permanently barred from engaging in any business subject to the Consumer Protection Law unless the goods or services they sell are delivered at the time of the transaction. The settlement outlines that the defendants are unable to collect pre-payment, such as a deposit or down payment, for goods and services to be delivered at a later date.
Consumers who believe they have been victimized by Philadelphia Salvage are encouraged to file a complaint with the Office of Attorney General online. The Office of Attorney General will be providing restitution to certain consumers who have already filed complaints, and other consumers who file complaints before Monday, August 24, 2026 may be eligible for restitution.
This settlement was filed by Senior Deputy Attorney General James Wise in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
A settlement agreement shall not be considered as an admission of violation of the law.
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