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Bank to pay $625,000 to Mass. consumers after data breach
TD Bank reached a settlement with Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on Monday after allegedly losing unencrypted back-up tapes with personal information for 90,000 customers and failing to promptly notify the consumers.
Checks from Ocwen Financial on their way, Va. AG says
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia residents affected by the mortgage servicing and foreclosure practicies of Ocwen Financial Corporation could begin receiving reimbursement checks as early as this week as part of a national settlement, state Attorney General Mark Herring announced on Friday.
Wash. judge hears arguments in AG's discrimination lawsuit
PROSSER, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Benton County, Wash., Judge Alex Ekstrom listened to motions on Friday as part of a lawsuit against Arlene's Flowers and its owner, Barronelle Stutzman, brought by state Attorney General Bob Ferguson that alleges discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Judge hears motions in Wash. flower shop discrimination case
Benton County Court Judge Alex Ekstrom listened to motions on Friday as part of a lawsuit against Arlene's Flowers and its owner, Barronelle Stutzman, by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Homeowners to receive settlement from Ocwen Financial
Virginia residents affected by the mortgage servicing and foreclosure practicies of Ocwen Financial Corporation could begin receiving reimbursement checks as early as this week as part of a national settlement, Attorney General Mark Herring announced on Friday.
Sirius XM settles with 44 AGs over No Call Act allegations
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Sirius XM Radio Inc., one of the largest providers of satellite radio in the United States, agreed to a settlement after allegedly violating consumer protection laws in 44 states, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said on Thursday.
Cash in a Wink reaches settlement with Vt. AG Sorrell
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - A-1 Premium Budget Inc., an Internet loan company, will pay a settlement after it allegedly violated Vermont's lending and consumer protection laws, state Attorney General William Sorrell announced on Thursday.
NYC landlord accused of mishandling oil
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a lawsuit on Thursday against landlord Florence Edelstein for allegedly polluting multiple properties with oil.
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Sirius XM Radio to pay settlement to consumers
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., one of the largest providers of satellite providers in the United States, agreed to a settlement after allegedly violating consumer protection laws in 44 states, including Kansas, Attorney General Derek Schmidt said on Thursday.
Internet loan lender to pay settlement for allegedly violating Vt. consumer laws
A-1 Premium Budget, Inc., an Internet loan company, will pay a settlement after it allegedly violated Vermont's lending and consumer protection laws, Attorney General William Sorrell announced on Thursday.
Wash. educational consultants face lawsuit for Medicaid fraud
JT Educational Consultants (JTEC) was sued by Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Thursday for allegedly providing faulty training to school district employees in the state and racking up a number of false Medicaid claims.
NYC landlord sued for allegedly mishandling heating oil
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a lawsuit on Thursday against landlord Florence Edelstein for allegedly polluting multiple properties with oil. Edelstein, owner and CEO of Edel Family Management Corporation in Brooklyn, allegedly violated New York State's oil spill laws, which address the proper handling and storage of oil used for heating. The lawsuit alleges Edelstein is responsible for 90 violations at 25 properties throughout Upper Manhattan, the Bronx and the Upper West
New York shuts down company that allegedly sold designer drugs online
KMG Direct, Inc., an online drug distributor, has been temporarily banned from selling designer drugs and was sued by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Thursday.
Ohio AG suing Akron roofer after 24 customer complaints
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against an Akron area roofer who allegedly didn't provide promised services.
Fast Train II Corp. facing lawsuit over Fla. for-profit schools
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A chain of for-profit schools is facing a lawsuit after it allegedly misguided students on federal financial aid forms, according to an announcement Wednesday by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Wifredo A. Ferrer.
Ohio roofer faces lawsuit for not delivering services
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against an Akron area roofer who allegedly didn't provide promised services.
Ohio painting company to pay employees $2 million in restitution
An Ohio painting company agreed to a recent settlement with Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley to resolve claims that it allegedly didn't pay its employees fair wages and didn't engage in fair business.