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Ohio's case against Bank of America moves forward
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray applauded a federal court ruling that allows the State to proceed with a lawsuit against Bank of America.
Coakley, CVS reach settlement
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Monday that her office has reached a $2,650,000 settlement with a pharmacy chain that allegedly overcharged public entities on prescriptions.
Cooper settles with tax companies
Cooper NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - Tennessee Attorney General Robert Cooper announced on Thursday that he has settled with several tax companies and their owner for allegedly providing legal services without a license to members of the Hispanic community.
Blumenthal wants company to avoid layoffs
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced on Friday that he has sent a letter to Pratt & Whitney, urging the company to come up with alternatives to laying off 129 workers.
Default judgment entered in Van Hollen case
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen obtained a default judgment of more than $111,000 against a loan auditor over allegations that it violated state consumer protection laws, his office announced on Friday.
Home repair company in Madigan's crosshairs
Madigan CARBONDALE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Thursday that she has filed a lawsuit against a home repair and remodeling contractor who allegedly defrauded state consumers.
Coakley settles with medical device company
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Thursday that she has reached a $1.35 million settlement with a medical device company that allegedly violated the state's Consumer Protection Act.
Blumenthal questions layoffs at water company
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has called for an investigation into potential plans by the Connecticut Water Company to reduce its workforce weeks after a rate increase was approved to fund higher staffing levels.
Cordray files suit against couple
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has filed a lawsuit against two individuals he alleges scammed senior citizens who sought help in applying for Medicaid.
Chevy dealer settles second Lemon Law suit
McKenna SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Friday that his office has reached a settlement with a Bothell Chevrolet dealership that allegedly violated the state's Lemon Law for a second time.
Blumenthal subpoenaes Rite Aid
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced Wednesday that he has issued a subpoena to Rite Aid demanding information on price increases and changes in its drug discount program.
Blumenthal sends letter to Craigslist over prostitution ads
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced on Tuesday that 16 other attorneys general have joined him in an effort to get the classified ad Web site Craigslist to remove its Adult Services section.
Coakley, Balboa Insurance settle
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Monday that she has reached a $1.5 million settlement with an insurance company that allegedly charged inflated premiums for its credit unemployment insurance products.
Blumenthal shakes fist at DPUC
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday that he is disappointed that the Department of Public Utility Control failed to eliminated a rate increase request by Aquarion Water.
Suthers' $2M settlement finalized
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Monday that he has reached a $2 million settlement with two Englewood-based business brokers who allegedly defrauded more than 700 businesses over a three-year period.
Wasden settles with bankrupt company
Wasden BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced on Monday that he has settled with a mortgage modification company that allegedly defrauded customers around the country.
Pharma company pays up
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Monday that a pharmaceutical manufacturer will pay the state $500,000 as part of a national $36.9 million settlement for allegedly marketing a drug for unapproved uses.
Idaho AG settles with auto park
Wasden BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced on Thursday that he has reached a $150,000 settlement with an auto park and a marketing company over an allegedly dishonest "Cash Rewards" program.
McCollum, timeshare company settle
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced on Thursday that he has reached a $110,000 settlement with a Palm Beach County timeshare business that allegedly engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Plumbing company will pay restitution, civil penalty
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced on Thursday that his office has obtained a judgment against a plumbing company that will give back more than $104,000 to consumers who were allegedly defrauded by the company.