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Report: Va. AG sues over health spa memberships
Cuccinelli CHESTERFIELD, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli reportedly filed a lawsuit on Monday against a Chesterfield recreation complex, alleging that the business violated laws governing the sale of memberships to health spas.
N.H. AG settles with PetSmart over cadmium allegations
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney and Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Thomas Burack announced a $15,000 settlement with PetSmart, Inc. on Wednesday.
Conn. utilities board rules for Jepsen's motion
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced on Thursday that the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority has ruled that NStar and Northeast Utilities must show that a proposed merger is in the public's best interest.
Wells Fargo changes practices for handling subpoenas
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced on Wednesday that Wells Fargo & Co. has agreed to change its practices for handling subpoenas and to enhance consumer protections for customers whose information was disclosed.
La. AG hauls in $25.2M from five drug companies
Caldwell BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell announced Tuesday that his office has recovered $25.2 million from five pharmaceutical companies as part of agreements resolving allegations of unlawful inflation of drug costs.
Jepsen wants info from ValueAppeal
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen has requested that a Seattle company provide his office with more information about specific property tax appeal services offered to consumers in Connecticut.
Ind. AG sues mortgage rescue companies
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced four lawsuits on Wednesday against mortgage rescue companies that allegedly scammed Indiana consumers out of thousands of dollars.
Nineteen states settle with debt collector
Geraghty WASHINGTON, D.C. (Legal Newsline) - Alaska Attorney General Michael Geraghty announced on Monday that the state has joined 18 other states in a settlement with debt collector NCO Financial Systems Inc., resolving allegations of unfair debt collection practices.
Mass. AG wants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to modify home loans
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Friday that she has sent a letter urging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to engage in principal forgiveness and loan modifications for homeowners.
Wetlands settlement reached in New Hampshire
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney and Thomas Burack of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services announced a settlement on Monday resolving allegations that a marine contractor violated wetlands laws.
Mo. AG says man illegally burning demolition waste
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed lawsuit on Friday against a Dallas County man for allegedly violating Missouri's air conservation laws.
Alaska utility reaches agreement with state
Geraghty ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline) - New Alaska Attorney General Michael Geraghty announced a settlement on Wednesday with Fairbanks Sewer and Water Inc., resolving a series of three utility rate cases from as far back as 2005.
N.Y. AG says mortgage registry damaged homeowners
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a lawsuit on Friday against several of the country's biggest banks.
Zoeller says public funds misspent by parks bookkeeper
Zoeller BOONVILLE, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit on Monday against an ex-Warrick County parks bookkeeper seeking to freeze her assets in order to recover more than $34,000 in public funds she allegedly misspent.
Bone marrow registry settles allegations for $520K
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a $520,000 final judgment on Thursday against a bone marrow registry and medical laboratory company that allegedly hired fashion models to help increase donor registration.
Trump companies assessed small penalties
Chiesa ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced a ruling by the New Jersey Division of Gaming and Enforcement on Thursday, in which Trump Marina, Trump Plaza and KGM Gaming LLC agreed to monetary penalties.
Mo. AG alleges scam against Joplin tornado victims
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a Reeds Spring-based contractor and his construction company in Branson West for allegedly failing to provide goods and home repair services.
Ill. AG files suit over foreclosure documents
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a lawsuit on Thursday against Nationwide Title Clearing for allegedly filing faulty documents with county recorders in Illinois.
Wash. AG touts consumer protection efforts
McKenna SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna said Thursday that his office's Consumer Protection Division saved the public more than $4 million in 2011 while fielding approximately 40,000 calls, 23,000 letters and 450 walk-ins.
NRC won't grant exemptions to nuclear plant
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Wednesday that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has sided with his office by rejecting Indian Point's request for more than 100 exemptions from major fire safety requirements.