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Iowa AG files seven lawsuits over excavations near gas pipes
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Seven companies are facing lawsuits for allegedly violating an Iowa law that requires companies to notify a call center when excavating near a gas pipe, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller said Monday.
North Carolina, 10 other states to receive funds from Belcorp Tobacco settlement
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida tobacco company will pay a settlement to North Carolina via the United States government, North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper said Dec. 29.
Ohio pensions take action against American Realty Capital Properties
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - A real estate investment trust is facing a lawsuit from a group of investors after a motion was filed by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine on Dec. 30.
N.J. contractors to pay $567K in restitution
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Multiple contractors allegedly have violated New Jersey consumer laws and will be forced to pay thousands in restitution to New Jersey consumers, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman said Monday.
Injunction prevents N.Y. landowner from diverting stormwater to cemetery
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman received a court-ordered injunction on Dec. 24 that will stop a landowner from diverting stormwater off his property after he allegedly flooded a nearby cemetery and State Route 281.
N.Y. transportation firm to pay settlement for alleged Medicaid fraud
Apple Transportation of New York, Inc., reached a $300,000 settlement with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Monday over allegations that it billed Medicaid for transportation services that weren’t actually provided.
Verizon to pay settlement for allegedly overbilling on Massachusetts contract
A large cell phone provider will pay settlement to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts after allegedly overcharging for services under the contract the two parties had, according to an announcement by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.
7 companies face suits for allegedly violating Iowa One Call law
Seven companies face lawsuits after the companies violated an Iowa law that requires companies to call and notify a call center when excavating near a gas pipe, according to an announcement today by Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller.
North Carolina works out settlement with U.S., tobacco company
A Florida tobacco company will pay a settlement via the United States government, according to an announcement by North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper.
Real estate investment company faces lawsuit for misstating financial information
A real estate investment trust is facing a lawsuit from a group of investors after a motion was filed by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, according to announcement today from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
Multiple New Jersey contractors may have to pay restitution
Multiple contractors have violated New Jersey consumer laws and will be forced to pay back thousands in restitution to New Jersey consumers, according to an announcement today by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Mass. AG's False Claims Act lawsuit against cleaning company results in $650K settlement
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - National Water Main Cleaning Company (NWMC) agreed to pay a $650,000 settlement after it allegedly submitted false bills and records on municipal contracts, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Tuesday.
Juice company ordered to pay $80K in N.Y. Bottle Bill lawsuit
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman received court judgment against The Juice Factory Corp., a beverage company, for allegedly failing to follow the state's Returnable Container Act.
Furniture store owner to pay $15K in settlement with Pa. AG
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane settled a lawsuit with a furniture company owner on Tuesday over allegations that the company failed to deliver furniture purchased by consumers on its website.
Mo. AG sues California company, alleges telemarketing law violations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster sued a California marketing company on Tuesday for allegedly violating the state's Telemarketing and No Call laws.
Mo. sues Calif. marketing company for alleged telemarketing law violations
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster sued a California marketing company on Tuesday for allegedly violating the state's Telemarketing and No Call laws.
Online furniture store to pay settlement for allegedly not delivering goods
The office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane settled a lawsuit with a furniture company owner on Tuesday over allegations that the company failed to deliver furniture purchased by consumers on its website.
N.Y. beverage company ordered to remit unpaid bottle deposits
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman received court judgment against The Juice Factory Corp., a beverage company, for allegedly failing to follow the state's Returnable Container Act.
Mass. environmental services company to pay settlement
National Water Main Cleaning Company (NWMC) agreed to pay a $650,000 settlement after it allegedly submitted false bills and records on municipal contracts, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Tuesday.
Florida AG sues firm for allegedly defrauding investors
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi sued David Gothard and the companies he created on Monday for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from people nationwide using an illegal investment scheme.