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Ohio AG files lawsuit against professional solicitor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a Massachusetts-based professional solicitor that allegedly engaged in multiple violations of the state's Charitable Organizations Act.
Mass. AG announces $1.5 million agreement with health insurer
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Tuesday that a health insurer will pay more than $1.5 million in additional restitution after allegedly failing to comply with an earlier consent judgment.
New York AG announces $1 million settlement with Brooklyn home health agency
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch announced settlement agreements Tuesday with a Brooklyn-based home health agency that allegedly submitted false claims to the state Medicaid program.
Colorado AG warns consumers affected by wildfires about scam artists
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers warned consumers Tuesday about scam artists seeking to capitalize on the devastation caused by the wildfires in Colorado.
N.Y. AG announces agreement with Manhattan development owners
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced an agreement Tuesday with the owners of a Manhattan housing development who allegedly misled tenants about a mid-lease rent increase.
Indiana AG files lawsuit against robo-caller
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a Missouri-based air duct cleaning company that allegedly robo-called more than 430 Indiana residents.
Florida AG settles with facial rejuvenation services company
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a settlement Monday with Lifestyle Lift Holding Inc., a company that provides facial rejuvenation services.
Ohio AG warns consumers about rental scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued a consumer alert Friday after consumers throughout the state complained of losing money to rental property scams.
Missouri AG files lawsuit against St. Louis business for alleged no-call violations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit Monday against a St. Louis business and its owner for allegedly engaging in multiple violations of the state's no-call law.
Virginia AG warns consumers about utility bill scam
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli issued a consumer alert Monday about a bill payment scam targeting utility customers in Virginia.
Arkansas AG, U.S. government file lawsuit against ExxonMobil
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has announced a joint lawsuit with the U.S. government against ExxonMobil Pipeline Co. and Mobile Pipeline Co. for alleged violations of pollution laws.
Fla. AG sues company for alleged deceptive practices
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a lawsuit Friday against a Davie-based company for allegedly misrepresenting itself as the Department of State and stealing money from state businesses.
Illinois AG obtains court order to secure safe drinking water for Marengo residents
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan obtained a court order Friday to make sure that residents of Marengo with private wells get immediate access to safe drinking water after recent reports of contamination.
Pa. AG sues contraband cigarette sellers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane filed a civil lawsuit Friday against four individuals who allegedly sold cigarettes online and failed to pay state cigarette taxes.
Mo. AG obtains order against allegedly deceptive fundraiser
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a temporary restraining order Friday against a St. Charles-based individual who allegedly fraudulently took money from donors to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Illinois AG calls on phone makers to deter theft with kill switch
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan called on smart phone makers Thursday to develop a "kill switch" that would render devices inoperable if they are stolen in an attempt to deter theft.
Ohio AG warns of traveling contractor scams after storms
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers about traveling contractors who could try to take advantage of homeowners who need assistance after recent, severe storms.
Mo. AG settles with website backup service
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a settlement Thursday with the Vancouver, Washington-based website backup firm DNS Services, which allegedly engaged in deceptive advertising in Missouri.
Wisconsin AG files action against Chicago-based debt settlement company
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a lawsuit Thursday against a Chicago-based debt settlement company and its principals for allegedly charging exorbitant upfront fees and violating other state laws.
S.D. AG assembles consumer protection stakeholders to review current law
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Wednesday that a group of stakeholders were asked to participate in a workgroup to evaluate the current state statutes related to consumer protection.