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Mich. case against Bear Sterns continues
Schuette LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced on Wednesday that a national class action securities fraud lawsuit against Bear Stearns will go forward with the state of Michigan serving as lead plaintiff.
Schneiderman sues snow plower
Schneiderman BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Tuesday that he has filed a lawsuit against a snow plowing company that allegedly took money for snow removal services that were never performed.
Madigan seeks penalty against contractor
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Tuesday that she has filed a lawsuit against a contractor who allegedly violated state law.
New R.I. AG opposes rate increase
Kilmartin PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin announced on Friday that he believes a proposed rate increase by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island should be denied.
Texaco reaches agreement in Illinois
Madigan SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Monday that her office has reached a $1.7 million settlement with the owners of a former refinery for allegedly damaging natural resources in the state.
Zoeller proposes plan for $8M
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Thursday that he has reached out to the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority to ask it to serve as trustee for East Chicago development funds.
Allcare to transfer records in Pennsylvania
Ryan HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Bill Ryan announced on Friday that his office has reached an agreement with a former dental office to transfer its medical records to another dental office.
Environmental suit settled in Wisconsin
Van Hollen LANNON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Wednesday that his office has filed a civil complaint and a civil judgment against a mining corporation that allegedly violated state environmental laws.
Va. AG worried about seniors
Cuccinelli RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli announced on Thursday that he has signed a cooperative agreement for the state's 93rd TRIAD chapter, which is designed to protect seniors from scam artists in the state's Caroline County.
Tenn. AG settles with divorce services provider
Cooper NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper announced on Wednesday that he has reached a settlement with a woman who allegedly offered legal services without a license.
Mo. AG unveils ideas on auto service contract telemarketing
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster released recommendations on Tuesday aimed at overhauling the auto service contract telemarketing industry.
Schneiderman settles suit for $18M
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Tuesday that he has reached an $18 million settlement with the state's largest residential services provider
Judgment entered for Wisconsin in water case
Van Hollen LAKE NEBAGAMON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Tuesday that he has received a default judgment against a well driller and his company for allegedly violating Wisconsin well drilling and safe drinking water laws.
Corbett gets $5.2M from Japanese company
Corbett HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett announced on Friday that his office has recovered over $5.2 million from a Japanese pharmaceutical company that allegedly illegally inflated drug prices.
Cuccinelli, Dominion reach agreement
Cuccinelli RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli announced on Thursday that he has reached an agreement with Dominion Virginia Power in which its customers will see an additional $75 million in rate credits.
Dow sues auto dealer
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced on Tuesday that she has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Department of Consumer Affairs against a car dealership that allegedly violated New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act.
Wis. AG victorious against pair of companies
Van Hollen LAKE NEBAGAMON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced Tuesday that he has received a default judgment against a well drilling company accused of violating Wisconsin well drilling and safe drinking water laws.
New Conn. AG worried about UConn data breach
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen has said that consumers should be provided with identity theft and credit protections following a recent database breach of online purchases from the University of Connecticut Co-op.
Gas station owners paying civil penalty
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - The owners and operators of a gas station have agreed to a settlement after they allegedly failed to clean up gas contamination, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has announced.
Tenn. AG stops sale of loosies
Cooper NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - Tennessee Attorney General Robert Cooper announced on Thursday that two retailers have agreed to stop selling single cigarettes to underage minors.