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Ohio AG suing computer repair shop
DeWine MASON, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit on Thursday against the owner of a southwest Ohio computer repair shop for allegedly failing to provide services paid for among other consumer law violations.
N.Y. AG announces agreement with bus company
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced an agreement with a national bus company on Friday to make sure that disabled individuals have the same transportation access as all New York residents.
States settle with Tool Brothers over pollution allegations
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler and Department of the Environment Secretary Robert M. Summers announced a multistate settlement on Thursday with Toll Brothers Inc., one of the largest homebuilders in the nation.
Schneiderman settles with debt collectors
Schneiderman BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced agreements on Thursday with two western New York debt collectors that allegedly engaged in deceptive practices to trick consumers into believing they were in legal trouble.
N.D. AG takes on Fla. business
Stenehjem BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem issued a cease and desist order on Thursday against a business opportunity scheme sales company and its principals for allegedly violating consumer fraud law.
Judge keeps sweepstakes cafe closed
Schuette LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced on Tuesday that an allegedly illegal gambling operation will remain closed after a judge denied a request by the business to enjoin Schuette from taking action against it.
Colo AG issues tuition opinion
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers released a formal opinion on Tuesday on whether Colorado's state schools have the authority to create discounted tuition categories for undocumented students.
Wis. AG files five lawsuits over fees, licenses
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Tuesday that his office has filed five separate actions against debt adjustment service companies for allegedly charging upfront fees and failing to register for required licenses.
Well driller, Wis. AG reach agreement
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a settlement on Monday with a southeastern Wisconsin well driller and his company resolving allegations of violating well construction laws.
Zoeller will defend Indiana's Autodialer Law
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Monday that his office will defend the state's Autodialer Law even if the U.S. Supreme Court decides to consider the case.
Wis. AG announces judgment against fuel products company
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Tuesday that his office has obtained a $109,396.55 judgment against a fuel products business owner for allegedly fraudulently billing his clients.
Koster sues auto dealer over mileage claims
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a lawsuit and a temporary restraining order on Friday against a Springfield car dealership for allegedly marketing vehicles as having lower mileage than they actually did.
EPA to update soot pollution rules
Schneiderman WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - An 11-state coalition announced a settlement on Friday with the federal Environmental Protection Agency requiring it to update its air standards for harmful particulate matter.
N.C. AG reaches consent order while lawsuit moves forward
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced a consent order on Monday with a Robeson County manufactured home dealer resolving allegations of failure to deliver and selling damaged homes.
N.H. AG announces $110k settlement with landowners
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney and Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Thomas Burack have announced a $110,000 settlement with a group of landowners to resolve allegations of unlawful asbestos removal.
Ore. AG announces eligibility for Wash. RealNetworks settlement
Kroger SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) -- Oregon Attorney General John Kroger says Oregon consumers may be eligible for restitution as part of a Washington state settlement with RealNetworks Inc.
Fla. AG announces $600k settlement with healthcare training school
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a $600,000 agreement Wednesday with a healthcare training school to resolve allegations that the school allegedly misrepresented itself in its marketing materials.
Idaho AG announces $285k Medicaid settlement with Merck
Wasden BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a $285,991 settlement Thursday with Merck resolving allegations of illegal marketing of the drug Vioxx.
Ill. AG files suit against home improvement firm
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit Wednesday against a defunct south suburban home improvement supply company that allegedly bilked consumers out of $90,000 in down payments for unfulfilled orders.
Ind. AG files lawsuit against foreclosure consultant
Zoeller GENEVA, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced a lawsuit on Wednesday against a foreclosure consultant that allegedly ripped off a Geneva victim.