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Koster sues over underground storage tanks
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Wednesday that he has filed a lawsuit against a man for allegedly violating the state's Underground Storage Tank law.
Eight states settle lending suit for $23M
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Wednesday that Colorado will receive $900,000 from a financial institution's banks that allegedly practiced deceptive lending practices as part of a $23.7 million multi-state settlement.
Sports agents beware, Ohio AG warns
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has sent letters to approximately 90 registered sports agents and agencies in Ohio, warning them that his office will not stand for any misconduct that could jeopardize collegiate athletes or programs.
Exam prep company pays in Texas
Abbott DALLAS, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced on Monday that he has resolved an enforcement action against a couple who allegedly misrepresented that their college entrance exam preparatory materials were requested by some students.
Gansler wants foreclosures halted in Maryland
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced on Monday that he has joined Gov. Martin O'Malley and U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings in asking major mortgage companies from going through with foreclosure procedures in Maryland.
Feds, states reach agreements with major credit card companies
Holder WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The federal government and six states have sued three major credit card companies that allegedly kept merchants from alerting customers of cheaper payment options, and two of the defendants have already reached settlements.
Ill. appeals court rules against energy company
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Friday that she has won a court appeal that she says may save Commonwealth Edison customers over $100 million in the future.
N.C. AG files suit against Fla. business
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Monday that he has filed suit against a Florida-based company that allegedly defrauded consumers by promising debt relief that never came.
Feds, states reach settlement with drug maker
McKenna OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Wednesday that several states and the federal government have reached a $3.2 million settlement with a drug manufacturer that allegedly illegally marketed three drugs.
Conn. AG announces multi-state drug settlement
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on Thursday said Connecticut is part of a $422.5 million multi-state settlement with a pharmaceutical corporation that allegedly engaged in off label drug marketing and kickback schemes.
Cordray looks into airline merger
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray announced on Tuesday that he will begin a preliminary review of a proposed airline acquisition.
Class action suit against AIG advances
Cox LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced on Tuesday that a national class action securities fraud lawsuit is moving forward with Michigan serving as lead plaintiff.
McKenna settles with online auction site
McKenna SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Tuesday that he has reached a settlement with an Internet auction house that allegedly used shill bids to drive up prices on its penny auctions.
Van Hollen obtains default judgment
Van Hollen RHINELANDER, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Tuesday that a default judgment has been granted against two Illinois residents who allegedly were in violation of Wisconsin's waterway and wetland protection laws.
Mass. bikers to receive refund checks
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Tuesday that Massachusetts motorcyclists have begun getting their refund checks as part of a $7.4 million settlement she reached with a motorcycle insurance company earlier this year.
McKenna settles campaign contributions lawsuit
McKenna OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Friday that he has reached a $584,000 settlement with the Building Industry Association of Washington's Member Services Corporation.
Blumenthal seeks foreclosure info from company
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced on Monday that his office is looking into the actions of a mortgage company that allegedly filed defective foreclosure documents.
Koster joins Kos settlement
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has joined a multistate settlement with a pharmaceutical company that allegedly engaged in kickback violations and defrauded Medicaid.
Whistleblower gets $215K in termination case
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Wednesday that he has reached a settlement with the Michigan City Sanitary District for firing a whistleblower.
McCollum attacking timeshare fraud
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced on Thursday that he has begun multiple enforcement efforts targeting timeshare resale fraud.