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Coakley settles allegations against life insurance company
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a consent judgment on Tuesday against Life Insurance of North America resolving allegations that it marketed its insurance deceptively to veterans.
Mo. AG sues Lincoln County developer
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a lawsuit on Monday against a Lincoln County developer for allegedly violating the state's Clean Water Law.
Wis. AG takes on window and door retailer
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced an enforcement action on Tuesday against an Outagamie County-based window and door retailer for allegedly violating the state's No Call Law.
N.H. AG announces executive compensation report by NHCPPS
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney announced Monday that the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies has issued a report on executive compensation at the state's non-profit hospitals.
Ohio AG warns consumers about traveling contractors
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned consumers Monday who were impacted by the violent weather over the weekend to beware of traveling contractors attempting to take advantage of homeowners needing assistance.
N.H. judge grants preliminary injunction in Delaney's case
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney announced on Thursday that a judge has granted the state's petitions for preliminary injunctive relief and attachment against a Merrimack County-based contractor and his business.
N.Y. AG sues former president of charity
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a civil lawsuit on Friday against the former president of NARAL Pro-Choice New York and its affiliated charity for allegedly using donor money for personal expenses.
Aetna life insurance resolves allegations, paying $1M
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a consent judgment with Aetna Life Insurance Company on Wednesday resolving allegations of failing to cover certain medical services and using deceptive marketing practices.
Pa. AG settles with BlueHippo
Kelly HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly announced an approximately $1.8 million settlement with the Maryland-based BlueHippo Funding to resolve allegations that the company preyed on Pennsylvania consumers with poor credit.
Kilmartin sues fire district, alleges open meetings violations
Kilmartin PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the Manville Fire District for allegedly failing to conduct meetings in a location accessible to individuals with disabilities.
AGs reach settlement over GIBill.com
Wasden WASHINGTON, D.C. (Legal Newsline) - A multistate settlement was announced on Wednesday between 20 state attorneys general and a California company that allegedly tried to get military veterans to attend for-profit colleges.
Action taken against Mass. Internet cafe
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Tuesday that the owner of a Chicopee Internet cafe who allegedly offered illegal casino-style computer games must preserve all his assets and documents.
N.J. AG reaches agreement with children's app developer
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced a consent decree on Wednesday with a children's app developer that allegedly collected and transmitted children's personal data without permission.
Del. AG commends military protections in $25B foreclosure settlement
Biden WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden praised the recent $25 billion national settlement with five mortgage servicers on Tuesday for including provisions that protect service members and their family members.
Facebook joins privacy agreement with Calif. AG
Harris SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced on Friday that Facebook has signed the Joint Statement of Principals to strengthen consumer privacy protections worldwide for users of online applications.
Cuccinelli settles with auto title lender
Cuccinelli RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli announced a nearly $10,000 settlement on Friday with a Northern Virginia auto title lender to resolve allegations of making illegal car title loans.
Ductman settles with Ohio AG
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a settlement on Friday with a Columbus-area cleaning service company for allegedly engaging in multiple violations of state consumer laws.
Mo. AG sues health services company
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a $124,164.75 settlement with an in-home personal care services company and its owner/operator on Thursday for allegedly submitting false claims to Medicaid.
Extra $13.2M for victims of Ind. State Fair stage collapse
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Friday that Indiana State Fair stage collapse victims may begin applying for an additional $13.2 million in compensation next week.
N.J. AG announces $1.8M in settlements
Chiesa TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced on Thursday that more than $1.8 million has been recovered for the New Jersey Schools Development Authority through settlements in three environmental remediation cases.