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Harris, others file another brief supporting health care law
Harris SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris filed a brief on Monday in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit that supports the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Coakley settles Medicaid fraud allegations
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a $153,000 settlement on Friday with a Bedford, Mass., clinical laboratory to resolve allegations it overcharged Medicaid.
Schuette reviewing Blue Cross Blue Shield's purchase
Schuette LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced on Thursday that his office is reviewing a health insurer's proposition to acquire a stake in a Pa.-based Medicaid company.
Corbett appoints former acting AG to gaming post
Corbett HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett announced the appointment Friday of William H. Ryan Jr. as a member and chairman of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
McKenna settles with car dealers
McKenna OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced eight settlements on Thursday with car dealers over ads that allegedly violate consumer protection laws.
Abbott alleges diluted gasoline
Abbott HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit Thursday against a petroleum company for allegedly defrauding customers by diluting medium and premium grade gasoline with regular unleaded fuel.
Temporary ban for N.C. credit repair company
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday that a a Raleigh, N.C., credit repair company that allegedly used false police reports has been temporarily barred from offering credit repair services.
Gansler orders builder to pay refunds
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced on Wednesday that his Consumer Protection Division issued a final order requiring a home builder and its principal to refund payments and pay penalties.
Wells Fargo agrees to provide Conn. consumers with loan modificati ons
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced an agreement on Wednesday with Wells Fargo Bank for alleged deceptive marketing of adjustable rate mortgage loans.
Soldiers relieved of debt through settlement
Schneiderman WATERTOWN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Tuesday that his office has secured a $3.5 million settlement with a financing company to relieve hundreds of soldiers of their financial debt.
Iowa AG sues Texas membership club
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against a Texas membership club over allegations of unfair and deceptive sales tactics.
Company sells Wis. milk plant after court order
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Monday that Dean Foods Company has sold its Waukesha, Wis., milk processing plant as a result of a court order in a federal antitrust case.
Suthers earns $590K judgment against Fla. company
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced a $590,000 judgment on Monday against an Orlando, Fla.-based debt management services company.
Koster gets TRO against telemarketer
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a temporary restraining order on Tuesday against a New York-based telemarketing company for alleged violations of the state's no-call laws.
Pa. company in trouble in Missouri
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster obtained a temporary restraining order on Tuesday against a Pennsylvania-based telemarketing company for allegedly making solicitation calls to Missourians on the state's no-call list.
McGraw sues carnival ride business
McGraw CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney Genearl Darrell McGraw filed a lawsuit on Sunday against an entertainment company for unlawful, deceptive and unfair sales practices in the operation of an amusement and carnival ride business.
Mass. AG brings civil rights lawsuit against restaurant
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a lawsuit on Monday against a Dorchester, Mass., restaurant and bar and its owner for alleged civil rights and public accommodations violations.
Md. AG continues health club crackdown
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced the filing of administrative charges on Friday against four Maryland health clubs and their respective owners for failing to register with his office.
Mass. mobile home park required to upgrade septic system
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Friday that the owner of the Pocasset Mobile Home Park has been found liable for allegedly failing to upgrade the property's septic system.
Mo. AG continues dog breeder crackdown
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a lawsuit on Friday in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture against a dog breeder for violations of the Animal Care Facilities Act.