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N.J. AG settles with home health agency
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced a consent order Wednesday with a Somers Point-based home healthcare agency that allegedly placed uncertified aides in patients' homes.
Iowa AG reaches $40K agreement with eMusic.com
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced an agreement Wednesday with eMusic.com, a subscription-based online music seller that allegedly charged monthly fees to Iowans who were inadvertently enrolled.
Ark. AG files suit against watercraft business
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel filed a consumer protection lawsuit Wednesday against a Cleburne County-based watercraft business that allegedly failed to turn over consignment sales proceeds.
N.Y. AG wins case banning sale of mislabeled designer drugs
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced victory Tuesday in a state Supreme Court case in his office's litigation against retailers selling mislabeled designer drugs.
Maryland AG announces $1M order against plumbing companies
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced a final order Wednesday against two Carroll County plumbing companies and their owner after they allegedly violated the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
Mass. AG announces $270K fine against National Grid
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a $270,000 fine Monday against National Grid for leaving hundreds of workers unpaid after more than nine weeks.
Mass. AG announces $140,000 settlement with medical groups
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a $140,000 settlement Monday with the former owners of a Marblehead-based medical billing practice and four pathology groups to settle allegations of improper patient record disposal.
N.J. AG settles with towing company
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced a settlement Monday with a Toms River towing company that allegedly charged consumers exorbitant amounts to retrieve vehicles towed from Seaside Heights after Hurricane Sandy.
N.Y. AG announces $2.4 million settlement with Stericycle
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $2.4 million settlement Tuesday with a medical waste disposal company that allegedly overcharged close to 1,000 government entities in New York.
Indiana AG files lawsuit against sports memorabilia store
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit Friday against the Carmel-based Ultimate Sports Collection for allegedly collecting online payments from customers and failing to deliver.
N.J. AG announces $100,000 civil penalty against South Jersey resident
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced a $100,000 civil penalty Monday against a Haddon Township resident who allegedly defrauded investors who bought promissory notes from him.
Virginia AG announces legal victory against EPA
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli announced a legal victory on Thursday against a federal environmental agency after a judge agreed that attempting to regulate water itself as a pollutant exceeded the agency's authority.
Texas AG announces settlements with Pfizer, Endo
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced two civil settlements Friday with Pfizer Inc. and Endo Pharmaceuticals to resolve allegations of Medicaid fraud.
N.J. AG sues contractor
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced a lawsuit Thursday against a Bergen County-based home improvement contractor and two related companies for allegedly violating the Consumer Fraud Act.
Indiana AG files lawsuits against contractors, home services company
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed lawsuits Wednesday against two home improvement contractors that allegedly failed to meet contract requirements and a home services company that allegedly misrepresented the urgency of repairs.
N.Y. AG publishes info on Hurricane Sandy charitable activities
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Thursday the posting of information online that details charitable donations raised for Hurricane Sandy relief.
Calif. AG sues ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66 for environmental violations
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris filed a civil lawsuit Thursday against ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66 for allegedly failing to properly inspect and maintain underground tanks used for gasoline storage.
Mass. AG issues statement on utilities' storm appeals
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley issued a statement Monday regarding the decision by several utility companies to appeal fines levied against them for their failed responses to two weather-related events.
Wisconsin AG files action against debt company owner
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen filed a complex civil forfeiture lawsuit Wednesday against the former owner of an unlicensed debt adjustment service company.
Tenn. AG announces temporary order against HRC Medical Centers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper announced a temporary order Friday that appoints a temporary receiver over HRC Medical Centers Inc. and forces its owners to stop making misleading claims.