The Washington attorney general’s office has filed a lawsuit against brothers Loren and Joeseph Gill of Gill Furniture here for allegedly taking payments from consumers and failing to deliver their merchandise.
In a news release, the attorney general said, “The Gill brothers took thousands of dollars from consumers, often delivering nothing but the runaround to those who asked what happened to their money and furniture. Consumers were continuously misled about the status of their orders and delivery dates; when their furniture never arrived, they were refused refunds.”
The release went on to say that “many consumers also claim their inquiries with the brothers were met with belligerence, and some have even reported being threatened by the Gills.”
According to the lawsuit, Loren Gill owned LCG Corp., doing business in Tacoma as Gills Furniture, and employed Joeseph as a commissioned salesperson. Business records indicate LCG Corp. ceased operating on or around Dec. 31, and re-emerged as MFC Furniture, owned by Joeseph Gill, operating at the same location.
The lawsuit seeks to permanently stop the defendants from engaging in illegal business practices, as well as restitution for consumers, civil penalties of $2,000 per violation, and attorneys’ fees.