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Pa. AG has filed more than 100 consumer protection actions so far this year
According to Attorney General Kathleen Kane, the office's Bureau of Consumer Protection receives more than 30,000 complaints a year.
Va. AG settles with company for alleged false advertising
Florida-based Annual Business Services allegedly violated state law by sending advertisements that appear to come from a government source.
N.Y. AG urges FDA to protect children from e-cigarette dangers
Eric Schneiderman wants the federal agency to require child-resistant packaging and health warnings on e-cigarettes and liquid nicotine.
False Claims lawsuit filed against Miss. hospital, management company and owner
The federal government has intervened in a lawsuit filed against Stone County Hospital for allegedly abusing Medicare regulations set for rural critical care institutions.
Schneiderman: Alleged participants in Long Island mortgage rescue scam agree to pay up
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said a $400,000 settlement has been reached with the alleged participants. The scam allegedly involved mortgage leasebacks.
Insurer reaches deal with Mass. AG over allegations of selling unauthorized health insurance
The Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania will pay $430,000 to consumers and the state of Massachusetts.
Daymar College to pay more than $12 million to settle Ky. AG's consumer protection lawsuit
The Attorney General's Office will receive $1.2 million from the deal.
D.C. AG holds initial Labor Advisory Committee meeting
The committee was formed to keep the Attorney General's Office abreast of important labor issues in the District.
Texas attorney general seeks injunction against new EPA water rule
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked a federal judge to halt the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new water rule that expands the federal governments jurisdiction over navigable waters under the Clean Water Act.
Massachusetts seeks accurate, fair use of personal data
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court asking for fair use of public data shared by businesses that can potentially harm consumers when reported inaccurately.
Adventist Health Systems to pay $115 million settlement for alleged False Claims Act violations
The Department of Justice announced Monday that Adventist Health Systems will pay a $115 million settlement to the United States after claims of False Claim Act violations.
California AG Harris announces Comcast will pay $33 million settlement for alleged privacy violations
Comcast will pay a $33 million settlement after allegations that personal information was posted online for customers participating in Voice over Internet Protocol phone service, announced California Attorney Kamala Harris
Two men settle over alleged scheme to avoid paying customs duties
Two men will pay a settlement following a claim by the United States alleging a scheme to evade paying custom duties on aluminum extrusions from the People’s Republic of China, the Department of Justice announced Sept. 4.
Con Ed settles with female workers after discrimination allegations
New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a settlement with Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) Sept. 9 after allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination against women working in the field.
Georgia hospital, doctor to pay $25 million settlement
Columbus Regional Healthcare System (Columbia Regional) and Dr. Andrew Pippas will pay more than $25 million to settle claims of violating the False Claims Act and the Stark Law, according to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs.
D.C. attorney general sues debt purchasing company, alleging unlawful loans
The District of Columbia has field a consumer protection lawsuit against CashCall, a California-based debt purchasing company, said D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine on Sept. 9.
N.J. AG: 26 home improvement contractors cited
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman said Wednesday that 26 home improvement contractors have been cited by the state Division of Consumer Affairs.
N.Y. AG: Party City agrees to end discrimination based on criminal records
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Thursday reached a settlement with Party City, which agreed to no longer automatically disqualify prospective employees or hinder advancement of current employees based on past criminal convictions.
N.C. ATV retailer banned from future business
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper obtained a temporary injunction Wednesday against a North Carolina company selling off-road vehicles, preventing it from doing business after consumers complained they did not get what they paid for.
Idaho AG files lawsuit against fitness company
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden filed a lawsuit Thursday against a Treasure Valley Fitness company and its owner for allegedly failing to reimburse customers after the company shut down earlier this year.