Oregon Department of Justice

James Gabriel, doing business as Florence Hearth & Patio, must pay more than $8,000 in restitution and attorney fees

Attorney General John Kroger today announced a settlement that requires an unlicensed Florence contractor that installed and repaired wood stoves to pay restitution to six customers and cease doing work as a contractor unless licensed.

James Gabriel, doing business as Florence Hearth & Patio, must pay $3,900 in restitution to 6 customers and $4,400 in attorney fees.

Gabriel can no longer work as a contractor in Oregon until licensed by the state Construction Contractors Board. An investigation by the Construction Contractors Board regarding Gabriel's unlawful conduct led to the lawsuit.

Attorney General John Kroger leads the Oregon Department of Justice. The Department's mission is to fight crime and fraud, protect the environment, improve child welfare, and defend the rights of all Oregonians.