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Elderly woman says Greyhound left her stranded in 'middle of nowhere'
CHARLESTON – An 89-year-old Kanawha County woman says a Greyhound bus driver left her stranded “in the middle of nowhere” in Oklahoma.
Georgia insurance report coming Nov. 1 could bolster long-awaited tort reform
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – Tort reform may finally be prioritized in Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp's legislative agenda next year.
Court Awards State $425,940.54 Against Komfort & Kare LLC Assisted Living Program for Housing Medicaid Recipients in Unlicensed Facilities
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced that the Circuit Court for Baltimore County has awarded the State of Maryland $425,940.54 in damages against Komfort & Kare LLC, its former owner and manager LaShera White, its former alternate manager and administrator LaSharn Angelita Brown, and related entities for submitting fraudulent claims to the state’s Medicaid program.
AG Campbell Co-Leads Multistate Coalition In Support of Ending Needless Barriers to Mifepristone Access in North Caroline
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she, along with District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb, has co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in opposing needless barriers to mifepristone access imposed by the state of North Carolina.
Disclosure of the Name of the Officer Involved in the October 1, 2024 Shooting Incident in Northwood, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the identity of the Northwood Police Officer who discharged his weapon during a shooting incident on October 1, 2024, in Northwood, New Hampshire that resulted in the death of Malcolm Burns (age 34).
AG Platkin: Campaign Manager Sentenced for Efforts to Fraudulently Place Candidate on Ballot in 2021 Primary for N.J. Governor
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced the sentencing of a campaign manager from Hunterdon County for attempting to fraudulently place a candidate on the Democratic primary ballot in the New Jersey governor’s race in 2021.
Bradley Adds Prominent Healthcare Transaction Partner Brian R. Browder to Nashville Office
Bradley is pleased to announce that Brian R. Browder has joined as a partner in the firm’s Healthcare Practice Group in Nashville.
Florida sues DOJ over blockade in Trump assassination probe
Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in federal court. The suit challenges the DOJ's efforts to block Florida's investigation into the second attempted assassination of President Donald Trump and related state crimes.
Newberry County man arrested for attempted sexual exploitation of a minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Christopher Mason Black, a 23-year-old resident of Little Mountain, South Carolina. Black faces charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was made by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, with assistance from the Newberry Police Department.
Justice Department probes competition issues in air travel industry
The Justice Department's Antitrust Division and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have announced a public inquiry into competition within the air travel industry. This joint effort seeks to gather information on issues such as consolidation, anticompetitive behavior, and factors affecting air travel options' availability and affordability.
Paxton challenges DOJ over alleged targeting of Musk's voter registration drive
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Attorney General stresses importance of election integrity in letter to commission director
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has communicated with State Election Commission Director Howard Knapp to emphasize the importance of adhering to state laws regarding election integrity. The correspondence focused on the issue of ballot harvesting, which is illegal under South Carolina law.
Coalition urges court to maintain access to emergency abortion care in Idaho
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with 23 other attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The coalition seeks to uphold a district court's preliminary injunction against Idaho's abortion ban, which lacks provisions for emergency abortion care. The group argues that denying such care violates federal law and poses significant health risks to patients while potentially burdening healthcare systems in Idaho and nearby states.
Grosse Pointe Woods COO charged with embezzling over $350K
Ishpinder Sahni, a 31-year-old resident of Grosse Pointe Woods, has been arraigned in the Grosse Pointe Woods Municipal Court on charges related to the alleged embezzlement of over $350,000 from his employer. The announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Justice Department settles retaliation claims against State Farm in Texas
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company concerning allegations of retaliation at one of its corporate offices in Richardson, Texas. The department found that State Farm violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by terminating an employee who raised concerns about citizenship status discrimination.
Josh Stein defends healthcare rights amid legal challenges
Attorney General Josh Stein has recently taken steps to safeguard healthcare services in North Carolina.
Attorney General’s office investigates civilian death after police encounter
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an inquiry into the death of Allan Hoad. The incident occurred on October 21, 2024, following an encounter with members of the Steuben County Sheriff's Department and the City of Corning Police Department in Cameron.
Spartanburg nurse aide charged with exploiting vulnerable adult
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Lamesha Thompson, a nurse aide from Spartanburg, on charges related to financial exploitation. The arrest was carried out by the Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) in collaboration with the Spartanburg Police Department.
Attorney General sues OptumRX & ExpressScripts over alleged role in Michigan's opioid crisis
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action against pharmacy benefit managers OptumRX and ExpressScripts, accusing them of contributing to the opioid crisis in Michigan. The lawsuit was filed at the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County and alleges that these companies colluded with opioid manufacturers to secure favorable formulary placements in exchange for financial incentives.
Red Lodge man receives 20-year sentence for assaulting infant
A Red Lodge resident, Nathan Samuel Polakoff, has been sentenced to 20 years in the Montana State Prison following his conviction for assaulting a 9-month-old child in 2019. Attorney General Austin Knudsen made the announcement on October 24, 2024. The incident left the child, now six years old, with a fractured skull and enduring partial blindness along with significant cognitive challenges.