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Ohio AG files lawsuit against allegedly deceptive drug service
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit Friday against a Cincinnati-based discount drug service that allegedly made unauthorized debits to consumers' bank accounts.
Indiana AG obtains order against ex-deputy auditor over missing funds
LAPORTE, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller took legal action Friday to freeze the assets of a former LaPorte County deputy auditor who allegedly embezzled approximately $150,000 in county funds.
Wisconsin AG announces judgment against consulting firm
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a judgment Friday that will deny the discharge of an $882,000 debt owed to the state for alleged overcharges made by a consulting firm.
Mass. AG announces $1.6 million settlement with pharmacy
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a $1.6 million settlement Friday with a Worcester-based pharmacy to resolve allegations that it improperly billed and received payments from the state's Medicaid program.
Ohio AG announces $977,628 order against allegedly fraudulent charity
WARREN, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced an order Friday against a charitable operation that solicited for breast cancer and veterans but allegedly did little or nothing to help breast cancer patients or veterans.
Maryland AG announces lawsuit against appliance repair company
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced a lawsuit Friday against an appliance repair company and its owner for allegedly failing to deliver, selling unnecessary services and making misrepresentations to customers.
Oregon AG announces $552,000 agreement with internet retailer
SALEM, Oregon (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced a $552,000 settlement Friday with a Florida-based internet retailer that allegedly charged Oregonians improper membership fees over the last five years.
Wisconsin AG announces consent judgment against Mandatory Poster Agency
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a consent judgment Thursday against Mandatory Poster Agency Inc. and its principal to resolve allegations of deceptive solicitation.
S.D. AG announces settlement with MoneyGram
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced a settlement Thursday with MoneyGram International Inc. that will allow certain MoneyGram customers to receive refunds.
N.Y. AG issues consumer alert on concussion risks in youth football
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a consumer alert Thursday about the risk of concussions to youth football players.
Alabama AG announces order against sports performance company
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced a temporary restraining order Thursday against a Birmingham-area sports performance company for allegedly selling products with unsupported health claims.
Illinois AG announces consent order against salvage business
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a consent order Thursday against an Iroquois County automotive and salvage operation to resolve allegations of illegally storing and disposing of used tires.
Indiana AG announces suit against tree trimming company
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced a lawsuit Thursday against an Indianapolis-based tree service company that allegedly took $7,500 from a senior homeowner and provided faulty work.
Ohio AG announces lawsuit against negligent property owner
MANSFIELD, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Mansfield Law Director John Spot announced lawsuits Thursday against an allegedly negligent property owner and his companies to recover demolition costs.
Delaware AG files lawsuit against furniture store
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced a consumer fraud lawsuit Thursday against a New Castle County furniture store and its owner for allegedly failing to deliver and charging fees for customer complaints.
Wisconsin AG announces $29 million payment by Pharmacia toward judgment
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced Wednesday that Pharmacia Corporation paid $29,453,247 to partially satisfy a judgment entered against it for alleged Medicaid fraud.
Mass. AG announces $8.9 million settlement with Columbia Gas
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced an $8.9 million settlement Wednesday with Columbia Gas to resolve allegations the utility company failed to refund ratepayers for an undisclosed contract payment.
Texas AG announces $5 million recovery of Medicaid funds
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the state of Texas and the federal government jointly settled with Major Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations of Medicaid fraud.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against Heath used car dealer
NEWARK, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Clark Motor Company of Heath and its principals for allegedly failing to deliver motor vehicle titles as required by law.
N.H. AG announces lawsuit against Shell Oil
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph Foster announced a lawsuit Tuesday against Shell Oil Company to resolve allegations that Shell should have been financially responsible for cleanup at Shell-owned sites.