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Madigan alleges company too loose with info
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Friday that she has filed a lawsuit against a payday loan company that allegedly failed to safeguard customer data.
Delaney settles with polling firm
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney announced on Friday that his office has reached a $20,000 settlement with a research center that allegedly violated the state's push polling law.
Corbett settles with N.Y. company
Corbett HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett announced on Wednesday that his office has reached a $175,000 settlement with a New York-based dental company that allegedly engaged in misleading advertisements and promotions.
Van Hollen files environmental lawsuit
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit to ensure continued environmental cleanup work at Wisconsin's Lower Fox River and Green Bay Site.
Wasden settles with real estate agent
Wasden BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced on Wednesday that he has settled with a real estate agent who allegedly violated the Idaho Consumer Protection Act.
Wasden settlement features $75K in civil penalties
Wasden BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced on Tuesday that an auto service contract seller and its owner have been permanently banned from telemarketing with Idaho consumers.
Twelve AGs will lead probe into foreclosure documents
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced on Wednesday that he will be one of a dozen state attorneys general on a committee that will lead an inquiry into banks allegedly involved in defective foreclosure documents.
McKenna writes foreclosure trustees
McKenna SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Wednesday that he has learned of evidence that suggests foreclosure trustees are ignoring consumer protection laws in the state.
Mass. motorcyclists getting more refunds
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Tuesday that Massachusetts motorcyclists will be getting an additional $12.1 million in refunds from five auto insurance companies that allegedly overcharged riders on insurance premiums.
Fla. AG wants meetings with mortgage lenders
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced on Tuesday that he has sent letters to several prominent mortgage lenders requesting meetings to discuss their foreclosure processes.
Lead producer spending $72M in Missouri
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Friday that he has reached a $72 million settlement with a lead producer that allegedly violated several environmental laws.
Ill. AG files oil spill suit
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Thursday that she has filed a suit against an energy company that allegedly violated environmental laws as a result of an oil spill from a 34-inch pipeline.
Sprint settles with McCollum
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced on Friday that his office has reached a settlement with a wireless provider over alleged unauthorized billing for third-party charges on cell phone bills.
Whistleblower, Coakley take on construction company
Coakley SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a construction company that was allegedly involved in construction fraud.
Hawaii AG settles AWP suits for $82M
Bennett HONOLULU, Hawaii (Legal Newsline) - Hawaii Attorney General Mark Bennett announced on Wednesday that he has reached a total of $82 million in settlements with pharmaceutical manufacturers that allegedly marketed and sold prescription drugs at higher rates than allowed.
Attorney, Ore. AG settle
Kroger SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger announced on Wednesday that he has reached a settlement with a loan modification company that stops it from doing any future work in the state.
Blumenthal second-guesses Insurance Dept.'s decision
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced on Tuesday that he believes regulators should reconsider planned rate hikes for insurance providers Aetna and Anthem.
Sirius XM barred from sales calls in Missouri
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Wednesday that he has received a preliminary injunction against a satellite radio company.
Coakley helps out on hospital switch
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Wednesday that she has restructured the proposed transfer of the Caritas System to Steward Health Care System to include a number of safeguards designed to protect health care consumers.
Biden wants foreclosure freeze in Delaware
Biden WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced on Tuesday that he has sent letters to three banks asking them to stop their foreclosure actions in the state until their foreclosure procedures are reviewed.