HARRISBURG, PA — Consumers who paid deposits to Philadelphia-based restoration company Philly Salvage, LLC for unfinished antique and heirloom restoration work may qualify for restitution under a settlement filed by Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday that would also permanently bar the company from operating in the restoration business.
The settlement resolves litigation brought by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General against Philly Salvage and its owner, Christopher Stock, after the state alleged the business accepted advance payments for restoration services before abruptly ceasing operations and failing to return restored items or issue refunds.
The lawsuit was filed in December 2025 in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
Under the proposed consent judgment, the defendants agreed to provide restitution to consumers who suffered losses tied to restoration contracts involving antiques and household heirlooms. The agreement also permanently prohibits the company from advertising, marketing, selling, or providing restoration-related goods or services.
The settlement further bars the defendants from operating any business covered under Pennsylvania consumer protection law if payment is collected before goods or services are delivered. The restriction effectively prevents the defendants from taking deposits, down payments, or other forms of prepayment for future work.
“This settlement will help recoup costs for consumers who paid significant sums to restore cherished heirloom and antique items,” Sunday said in a statement. “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 Attorney General’s Office said some consumers who previously filed complaints are already expected to receive restitution. Additional consumers who submit complaints before Monday, August 24, 2026 may also qualify.
Complaints can be filed through the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s consumer complaint portal at the Office of Attorney General’s consumer complaint portal.
Senior Deputy Attorney General James Wise filed the settlement in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
The agreement states that the settlement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing or violation of law by the defendants.
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