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Koster sues county commission over grant
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Thursday that he has filed a lawsuit against the Clark County Commission for allegedly violating the terms of a grant.
Two pharma companies settle with Idaho AG
Wasden BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced on Thursday that he has reached a $750,000 settlement with two pharmaceutical companies that allegedly reported incorrect average wholesale prices to the state's Medicaid program.
Zoeller supports drug disposal bill
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Monday that he has joined state lawmakers in a legislative proposal to allow citizens to get rid of their unwanted or expired prescription drugs.
Ill. AG concerned with crib bumper pads
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Wednesday that she has asked the national industry trade group overseeing manufacturers of crib bumpers to join her in the fight to stop the production of harmful bumper pads.
Kroger suing over Johnson & Johnson's 'phantom recall'
Kroger SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger announced on Wednesday that he is suing Johnson & Johnson and two subsidiaries for allegedly delaying the disclosure of a problem with its Motrin product for more than a year.
Cooper gets default judgment
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Monday that he has received a default judgment that will permanently ban an allegedly fraudulent foreclosure rescue company and its owner from operating in the state.
Mo. AG files clean water suit
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Tuesday that he has filed a lawsuit against the owner of a mobile home park who allegedly violated the state's Safe Drinking Water Law.
Suthers, payday lender reach agreement
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Monday that he has reached a $125,000 agreement against a payday lender that allegedly failed to comply with corrective actions put forth in 2009 by the state.
Wis. company penalized $15K
Van Hollen LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Monday that a power company will be required to pay $15,000 for allegedly failing to comply with requirements for one of its facilities.
Koster wants compensation for cable customers
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced Friday that he has expressed concerns to a cable provider on behalf of state subscribers possibly being affected by a dispute the company is having with a local network.
Swanson files 'cramming' lawsuit
Swanson ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson announced on Friday that she has filed a lawsuit against a company that allegedly engaged in unlawful "cramming" by adding over $15 per month to the phone bills of Minnesota consumers.
XM Brands settles with Florida
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Thursday that she has reached a settlement with an Internet company that allegedly engaged in deceptive marketing practices.
Cordray says charity a front for scam
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray announced on Friday that he has filed a lawsuit against three individuals who allegedly violated the state's Consumer Sales Practices Act.
Coakley files suit against real estate management company
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Wednesday that her office has filed a lawsuit against a real estate management company for allegedly violating the state's anti-discrimination law.
Madigan pursuing oil spill case
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Wednesday that a preliminary injunction has been granted against two pipeline companies that were allegedly responsible for a recent oil spill.
Vermont AG announces $80K order
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell announced on Wednesday that the Stratton Corporation and the Winhall-Stratton Fire District have been ordered to pay $80,000 for allegedly violating environmental permits.
Kickapoo settlement worth $20K
Van Hollen WINNECONNE,Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Tuesday that a contractor has been ordered to pay $20,000 for allegedly causing environmental damage in the Kickapoo River.
N.C. gets $40K from telemarketer
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday that a California telemarketing company must pay $40,000 for allegedly contacting people in North Carolina who were on the Do Not Call Registry.
Restitution ordered for Colorado
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Tuesday that a man who allegedly provided fraudulent foreclosure relief services will pay the state more than $180,000 in restitution.
Canada school paying penalties in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell announced on Tuesday that he has reached a settlement with a Canadian school that allegedly misrepresented that it was located in Vermont.