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N.Y. AG changes how Excellus does business
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement on Thursday with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, resolving allegations of the wrongful denial of childhood lead screening tests.
Coakley settles discrimination allegations
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced settlements on Wednesday against a Cambridge real estate business and a Haverhill housing management company for allegedly violating state fair housing and anti-discrimination laws.
States, feds settle with medical equipment company
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced a multistate settlement on Thursday with a medical equipment company that allegedly provided kickbacks to physicians, violating the False Claims Act.
Colo. AG settles with Westwood College
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced a settlement on Wednesday with Westwood College Inc., resolving allegations that the institution violated the Consumer Protection Act.
DeWine sues home improvement contractor
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit on Wednesday against a Columbus-based home improvement contractor for alleged violations of Ohio consumer law.
Utilities reach agreement in Connecticut
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced a settlement on Tuesday with Northeast Utilities and the Boston-based NSTAR.
Ill. AG sues Mo' Money, alleges hidden fees
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against national tax preparer Mo' Money for allegedly charging taxpayers at least $800,000 in hidden fees and costs for services.
Coakley takes action against landlord
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced an order on Tuesday against a Boston-area landlord who allegedly violated state housing laws by threatening tenants who complained about unsanitary and unsafe conditions.
Ohio AG suing debt settler
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit on Monday against Jeremy Nelson and his two companies for taking consumer payments but allegedly failing to deliver on promises to settle debt.
Contractors in Maine AG's crosshairs
Schneider AUGUSTA, Maine (Legal Newsline) - Maine Attorney General William Schneider filed lawsuits on Monday against two home repair contractors for allegedly taking money from consumers and failing to perform tasks as promised.
N.Y. companies face lawsuit over roll-your-own cigarettes
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and New York City Corporation Counsel Michael Cardozo jointly filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday against two cigarette companies for allegedly evading taxes.
N.Y. AG settles with Home Depot over trailers
Schneiderman SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement on Friday with Home Depot USA Inc. resolving allegations that it sold trailers that did not comply with the state's Motor Vehicles Law.
Mass. AG sues building owner
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a lawsuit on Friday against the owner of a Dorchester apartment building for allegedly violating the state's anti-discrimination law.
Coakley settles with Gymboree
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a settlement on Friday with a San Francisco-based children's retailer resolving allegations that it failed to follow the Massachusetts Meal Break Law.
Home alarm co. agrees to pay over sales tactics
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced an agreement with a Utah-based home alarm company to resolve allegations of questionable business practices and high-pressure sales tactics.
Fla. AG settles with Illinois-based club membership promotional co.
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced an agreement with an Illinois-based club membership promotional company that allegedly failed to inform consumers of membership agreement terms.
Three companies settle with Mass. AG over wage violations
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has announced a settlement with three companies to resolve allegations of wage and hour law violations resulting in over $2.8 million in penalties, fines and restitution.
N.Y. AG says scammers targeting grandparents
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a warning on Thursday to New Yorkers about the rise in reports of so-called grandparent scams, where perpetrators impersonate relatives in need.
Ohio settles with Columbus refinery
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Scott J. Nally announced a settlement on Tuesday with a Columbus refinery to resolve allegations of air pollution control violations.
Mo. AG files No-Call lawsuits
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed lawsuits on Thursday against four Florida companies and one California company for allegedly calling Missourians on the state's No-Call list.