AG settles with former contractor

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BOISE – The state has reached a settlement agreement with a former Bonner County contractor for $96,000 for accepting money for contracting projects that never broke ground.

Veasy Glenn, doing business as Glenn Construction, will have to pay $96,031 to four previous clients for projects he accepted money for, but never worked on. In addition, Glenn is permanently barred from reinstating his contracting license in the state.

“I’m pleased the parties were able to reach an agreement,” Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said in a press release Monday. “Mr. Glenn appears to recognize the harm he’s caused his customers and understands he needs to make things right.”

Glenn was found in violation of the Idaho Consumer Protection Act, which was enacted to protect consumers and businesses from unfair competition and deceptive acts or practices. Glenn will have to pay the nearly six-figure amount within one year. According to court documents, Glenn entered into the agreement in good faith. If Glenn files for bankruptcy, he will have to notify the AG and the state will be liable for compensating the four clients involved in the agreement.

As an incentive for Glenn to pay within a year, the AG’s Office agreed to suspend $20,000 in civil penalties. An additional $2,000 of fees and costs imposed by the Attorney General’s Office will also be suspended if Glenn pays on time.

Actions committed by Glenn in violation of the Consumer Protection Act began in mid-2019 and continued through summer of this year. Seven former clients claim that altogether Glenn has stolen upward of $200,000. Four clients filed complaints with the AG’s Consumer Protection Division, resulting in this settlement.

Glenn was served with a notice of violation on Oct. 27. According to court documents, Glenn did not dispute the notice, but denies any wrongdoing.

“[Glenn] denies the Attorney General's allegations as outlined ... and enters into this Consent Judgment for the sole purpose of efficiently and economically resolving the Attorney General 's

concerns about [Glenn’s] business practices ... [Glenn's] entry into this Consent Judgment does not constitute an admission.”

Even though Glenn has settled with the AGs office, uninvolved parties can still bring civil legal action against him.