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Va. AG settles with CashPoint over vehicle title loan violations
Cuccinelli RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli on Thursday announced a settlement with Management Services Inc., doing business as CashPoint, resolving alleged violations of consumer finance laws.
Schneiderman creates $1M fund for foreclosure assistance
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric. Schneiderman announced on Thursday that his office will fund $1 million worth of foreclosure prevention services to help New York residents struggling through the foreclosure crisis.
Debt creating consumer complaints in Illinois
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan released her list of the top 10 consumer complaints for 2011 on Wednesday, which revealed that consumer debt was the top complaint.
Ala. telemarketer agrees to ban in Iowa
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced an assurance of voluntary compliance on Thursday with an Alabama telemarketer that allegedly violated Iowa's Consumer Fraud Act.
Ohio AG, charger school reach $1.4M settlement
DeWine CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a judgment on Tuesday against an insider of a charter school that allegedly overbilled the state for more than $1.4 million.
Iowa judge issues penalty against company over excavations
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced on Tuesday that a Polk County judge has penalized a West Des Moines company for violating the Iowa One Call statute.
Ark. AG sues asphalt company
McDaniel LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel filed a consumer protection lawsuit on Tuesday against a Jonesboro asphalt company that allegedly provided Arkansas consumers with substandard paving services.
Gansler settles with 27 home builders
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced on Tuesday that his Consumer Protection Division's Home Builder Registration Unit has settled with 27 home builders who allegedly violated Maryland's building laws.
N.C. AG weighs in on Duke Energy rate increase
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper filed a brief on Monday urging utility commissioners to consider the economic damage to consumers before signing off on Duke Energy's rate increase.
Wis. AG settles drinking water suit
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a settlement on Monday with Franklin Mobile LLC and its owner, David Steinberger, over allegations of drinking water code violations.
Colo. AG files counterclaim against company suing state
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced a counterclaim lawsuit on Monday against a Westminster-based firm for allegedly providing debt management services to Colorado consumers without meeting registration and reporting requirements.
Schneiderman settles with dental clinic for $325K
Schneiderman BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement on Monday with an Erie County dental clinic resolving allegations of Medicaid fraud involving excess payments received on dental service claims.
Colo. AG sues debt settlement company
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Monday that he has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against a Westminster-based debt settlement company and its principal for allegedly fraudulent debt management practices.
Mo. AG files suit against N.Y. telemarketers
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster sued two New York telemarketing companies on Thursday for allegedly making solicitation calls to Missourians who had placed their names on the state's no-call list.
Colo. AG announces $6.3M joint settlement
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced a $6.3 million settlement on Thursday with a Denver medical center that allegedly overbilling Medicare and Medicaid by misclassifying patients for hospital admissions.
Fla. AG suing two foreclosure management companies
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a lawsuit and obtained a temporary injunction and limited asset freeze on Thursday against two foreclosure management companies that allegedly misled distressed homeowners.
Conn. AG wants explanation from Wells Fargo
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen requested on Wednesday that Wells Fargo & Co. give an explanation of why it may have disclosed the Social Security numbers of customers when it sent them copies of subpoenas.
N.J. AG's office in transition period
Dow TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Approximately three weeks after a nomination from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a Senate panel will consider confirming Jeff Chiesa as the next state attorney general on Thursday.
CEO of debt collector pledges changes to industry
McGraw TULSA, Okla. (Legal Newsline) - Bill Bartmann, the chief executive officer of the Tulsa-based debt-collection agency CFS II, and other debt collectors have started a national reform initiative and have created a debt collector pledge.
Conn. AG pleased with decision to review merger
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen praised state utility regulators on Wednesday for a draft decision that would allow a state review of the proposed merger of Northeast Utilities and NSTAR.