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Mo. dog breeder sued by attorney general
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture on Thursday against a Morgan County dog breeder for allegedly violating animal care laws.
Ariz. AG sues Phoenix towing company
Horne PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against a Phoenix towing company that allegedly engaged in multiple consumer fraud violations, including charging a customer for repairs that were not actually made.
Mo. city must upgrade sewer system
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a settlement on Wednesday with the city of Springfield requiring it to make sewer system improvements to improve water quality in nearby streams.
South Jersey couple settles over modular home business
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced a settlement on Tuesday with a South Jersey couple who allegedly offered a fraudulent investment opportunity.
New Jersey recovers $675 from businessman
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced on Monday that the state has recovered $675,000 from a South Jersey businessman who allegedly defrauded consumers out of post-foreclosure funds.
Mich. Internet cafes closed
Schuette LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced an agreement on Thursday with Innovative Entertainment of Michigan to close eight Internet sweepstakes cafes indefinitely.
N.J. AG sues furniture companies
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa and the Division of Consumer Affairs filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against six furniture companies and their two operators for alleged Consumer Fraud Act violations.
Mass. AG suing Internet cafe
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a lawsuit on Friday against a Chicopee Internet cafe for allegedly violating the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act by running an illegal gambling operation.
Mo. AG suing Utah travel service over Hawaii trip
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit on Friday against a Utah-based travel service that allegedly took $360,000 from the Willard Band to book a summer trip to Hawaii.
N.J. AG settles with Dr. Leonard's
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced an agreement on Monday with an Edison-based company resolving allegations that it charged consumers optional service fees via telephone without authorization.
Mass. AG announces two settlements
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced two settlements on Thursday with General Motors and Aulson Company Inc., resolving allegations of damaged natural resources and failing to pay quarterly employment contributions, resepctively.
Iowa company paying $35K penalty for asbestos violations
Miller DAVENPORT, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced a $35,000 penalty on Thursday against a Bettendorf company and its owner for allegedly engaging in open burning, solid waste and asbestos violations.
Ill. appellate court upholds O'Malley in forum decision
Spomer MT VERNON, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - An Illinois appellate court judge says he would favor law eradicating forum shopping by limiting venue to the county or counties where the action takes place.
N.Y. AG initiates action over horse care non-profit
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a lawsuit on Thursday against the directors of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation for allegedly driving the organization into insolvency and failing to care for its horses.
Schneiderman suing real estate developer, seeks $1.3M
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against a real estate developer for allegedly constructing a building full of defects and failing to disclose the defects to possible purchasers.
Two pay for alleged candy scheme
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced $40,000 in consent judgments on Wednesday against two alleged perpetrators of a deceptive charitable solicitation campaign.
Vt. AG, auto dealers reach agreement
Sorrell MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell announced an assurance of discontinuance with eight car dealers on Tuesday, resolving allegations of failing to honor advertised sales prices.
Ariz. man wins millions in casino, allows wife to pay off theft fine
Horne PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced on Wednesday that his office has secured over $360,000 in restitution from a Phoenix woman who has owed the money since a 2007 felony theft conviction.
Contractors settle with New York for $500K
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $500,000 settlement with two contractors and their companies for allegedly failing to properly pay employees working on construction projects from 2005 to 2008.
Scam artists hitting North Dakota, AG says
Stenehjem BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem warned consumers about a fake check scam on Thursday in which scam artists use checks to defraud consumers that are supposedly from a North Dakota government agency.