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Jepsen's concerns with Staples resolved
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced on Thursday that Staples Inc. has addressed his concerns about the sale of used and refurbished computers by changing its hard drive clearing process.
Dairy farmer says he violated Wis. environmental law
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Wednesday that a Trempealeau County dairy farmer has admitted to violations of state environmental laws related to the protection of navigable waters from the discharge of pollutants.
Bondi settles with debt consolidation company
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a settlement on Wednesday with a debt consolidation company and its principal for allegedly failing to provide promised refunds to consumers.
Contractor settles with Vt. AG
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell announced a settlement on Tuesday with a contractor and a homeowner who will pay the state a total of $87,000 to resolve allegations of an unpermitted waste discharge.
Ariz. AG suing firearms dealer
Horne PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced a lawsuit on Monday against a Phoenix-area firearms dealer and its owners for alleged consumer fraud.
DeWine reaches agreement with American Home Mortgage Servicing
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced an agreement on Monday with American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc., settling a 2009 lawsuit alleging the company had violated Ohio consumer law.
Mo. AG settles over Medicaid claims
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a settlement on Monday with the owner of a St. Louis-based in-home personal care services company resolving allegations that she submitted false claims to Medicaid.
Mo. AG says fantasy leagues were scams
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a lawsuit on Monday against an Alparetta, Ga.-based fantasy sports operator for allegedly defrauding Missouri consumers.
Settlement reached with Ohio ministry over bingo game
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced on Friday that his office has reached a settlement with a Middletown-based ministry to end its bingo operations.
Pa. AG settles with locksmith after alleging fictitious names
Kelly HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly announced on Monday that she has reached a $110,000 settlement with a Philadelphia-area locksmith that allegedly used fictitious business names to mislead customers.
Texas AG sues Houston debt collection firm
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced a lawsuit on Monday against a Houston debt collection firm that allegedly violated the Texas Finance Code.
Fla. AG alleges price fixing in TV part market
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit on Friday against manufacturers and sellers of cathode ray tubes and products containing CRTs for alleged price fixing.
Ill. AG alleges auto parts scam
Madigan SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a lawsuit on Thursday against a central Illinois company for selling consumers aftermarket auto parts online that were allegedly damaged, incorrect parts or never shipped.
Conn. fundraiser to pay $1.2 million, banned in New York
Schneiderman ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced an order on Friday permanently barring a Connecticut fundraising company and its owner from soliciting charitable donations in New York.
Md. AG says medical emergency requests went ignored
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced a cease and desist order on Thursday against a medical alert service provider for allegedly failing to respond to emergency requests by customers.
Conn. AG wants administrator to oversee utility pole network
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and Consumer Counsel Elin Swanson urged state utility regulators on Wednesday to appoint an independent administrator to manage and oversee authority of the state's utility pole network.
New fund paying foreclosure rescue fraud victims
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Thursday that more than 70 victims of foreclosure rescue fraud will receive payments totaling $60,000 from the newly created Consumer Protection Assistance Fund.
Contractors draw N.D. AG's attention
Stenehjem BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem announced legal action on Tuesday against four contractors in Dickinson for alleged violations discovered during random compliance checks last month.
Ill. AG suing sauna company
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a lawsuit on Tuesday against a Sycamore company that traveled the country selling saunas at local home shows and festivals but allegedly failed to deliver the saunas.
Mass. developer paying $200K over timber harvesting
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a $200,000 order against a Leominster-based developer for alleged wetlands and timber harvesting violations.