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W.Va. AG wants Ga.-based company to stop doing business in state
McGraw WINFIELD, W. Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw filed a lawsuit on Monday against a major distributor of the ingredients used to manufacture synthetic designer drugs that are available widely throughout West Virginia.
Colo. AG alleges magazine scheme
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced a lawsuit on Tuesday against Jennifer Proffitt-Payne, Cody Payne and multiple magazines businesses for allegedly engaging in deceptive trade practices.
Ind. AG says travel agency scammed customers
Zoeller CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit on Friday against a Crawfordsville vacation package booking company for allegedly failing to book packages after collecting payments from consumers.
Non-profit, Colo. AG reach agreement
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced an agreement on Monday with a Trinidad non-profit organization resolving allegations that the organization did not conduct business according to relevant laws.
N.H. petroleum company hit with $192K penalty
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney and Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Tom Burack announced on Monday that penalties have been awarded against a Gorham petroleum company and its owner.
Pa. AG settles telemarketing charges with Okla. business
Kelly HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly reached a settlement on Thursday with an Oklahoma-based company that allegedly solicited consumers who were signed up for the state's Do Not Call list.
Ariz. AG settles with mortgage loan modifier
Horne PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced a settlement on Thursday with a Scottsdale-based mortgage loan modification service that allegedly participated in a deceptive scheme to collect advance fees from consumers.
Plymouth County pest control contract suit settled
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a settlement on Friday with a former Plymouth County commissioner and a pest control company resolving allegations of attempted bid rigging.
Mo. AG announces $60,000 settlement
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a settlement on Thursday with a vehicle extended service contract seller resolving allegations of deceptive sales techniques.
Mass. AG says couple failed to make final payment to state
Coakley WORCESTER, Mass. (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced an order on Thursday against the former owners of Riverside Mitsubishi in Auburn for allegedly violating a previous order and failing to make a final payment to the state.
Texas company ordered to pay $200K
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a $200,000 consent judgment against a Texas-based discount health plan company for allegedly engaging in unfair and deceptive sales practices on Thursday.
Ariz. AG, air conditioner repair company reach agreement
Horne PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced a consent agreement on Wednesday with a home heating and air conditioning repair company that allegedly engaged in numerous violations of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act.
Wis. AG has issue with handling of refrigerators
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced an order on Wednesday against a nationwide used appliance collection corporation for allegedly handling salvaged refrigerants improperly at its former Waukesha plant.
N.Y. AG gives out $3M for those facing foreclosure
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Tuesday that his office has awarded $3 million in foreclosure prevention services to New Yorkers suffering from foreclosure or at imminent risk of foreclosure.
Civil penalty ordered against Mass. company
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Tuesday that a permanent injunction and civil penalty have been ordered against a Rutland company for allegedly allowing large amounts of sediment to discharge into a pond.
Mo. AG settles with Pa. telemarketer
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a settlement on Wednesday with a Pennsylvania-based business and its owner for allegedly violating the state's no-call law.
Idaho AG announces Medicaid fraud settlement
Wasden BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced on Tuesday that the state has joined Medicaid Fraud Control settlements with two manufacturers of prescription drugs and will receive $85,000 in total.
Va. AG suing VirginiaWineTour.com
Cuccinelli RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli filed a lawsuit on Monday against two wine touring entities and their owner for allegedly engaging in multiple violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
Florida, others settle with MetLife for $40M
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a $40 million multi-agency settlement on Monday with nine Metropolitan Life insurance companies.
N.J. home improvement companies sued
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa and the Division of Consumer Affairs filed a lawsuit on Monday against two individuals and their home improvement companies for allegedly defrauding consumers.