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Kan. sues NJ school supplier for false claims
Attorney General Derek Schmidt sued Scholastic School Supply on Thursday for allegedly billing 317 Kansas schools for books that were never purchased or received.
Arizona AG thanks community agencies
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich commended 23 community agencies on Thursday for their efforts to help struggling residents with mortgage issues.
Aleut Enterprise settles with Alaska AG over oil spill
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline) - Aleut Enterprise LLC (AE) agreed to a settlement with Alaska Attorney General Michael Geraghty's office on Tuesday after it allegedly caused an oil spill on Adak Island, which led to environmental damage.
Florida's share of DaVita settlement is $5.6 million
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi joined four other states in reaching a $22 million settlement with DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc. on Wednesday over allegations of Medicaid fraud.
NSTAR paying $44.7M back to customers
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - NSTAR Gas & Electric Company will pay back $44.7 million to customers who were allegedly overcharged for pension contributions and energy efficiency and capital projects, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Wednesday.
Zappos.com paying $106K settlement after alleged data breach
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - Zappos.com, Inc., will pay $106,000 as part of a settlement with nine states after a data breach allegedly exposed customer’s personal information, the office of Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced on Wednesday.
Zappos to pay settlement for data breach
Zappos.com, Inc., will pay $106,000 as part of a settlement with nine states after a data breach allegedly exposed customer’s personal information, the office of Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced on Wednesday.
NSTAR to refund $44.7 million for overcharging customers
NSTAR Gas & Electric Company will pay back $44.7 million to customers who were allegedly overcharged for pension contributions, and energy efficiency and capital projects, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Wednesday.
Fla. to receive $5.6 million from DaVita deal
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi joined four other states in reaching a $22 million settlement with DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc. on Wednesday over allegations of Medicaid fraud.
Alaska oil company to pay settlement for alleged spill
Aleut Enterprise LLC (AE) agreed to a settlement with Alaska Attorney General Michael Geraghty's office on Tuesday after it allegedly caused an oil spill on Adak Island, which led to environmental damage.
Dollar Tree paying settlement, will stop selling jewelry in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., will pay the State of Vermont $42,500 and will no longer sell jewelry in the state as part of a settlement announced by Attorney General William Sorrell on Tuesday.
Dish Network paying $2M in settlement with Colorado
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Dish Network, L.L.C., will pay $2 million as part of a settlement reached with Colorado Attorney General John Suthers on Friday following allegations of deceptive or misleading sales practices.
Just Energy Group reaches $4M settlement with Massachusetts
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley reached a $4 million settlement with Just Energy Group, Inc. on Tuesday over allegations that it participated in deceptive business practices.
DaVita Healthcare Partners settles FCA claims for $22M
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Kentucky will receive a portion of a $22 million settlement with DaVita Healthcare Partners after the company allegedly committed Medicaid fraud in several states, state Attorney General Jack Conway announced on Tuesday.
Dollar Tree to pay settlement for toxic jewelry
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., will pay the government of Vermont $42,500 and will no longer sell jewelry in the state as part of a settlement announced by Attorney General William Sorrell on Tuesday.
Dish Network agrees to $2 million settlement with CO
Dish Network, L.L.C., will pay $2 million as part of a settlement reached with Colorado Attorney General John Suthers on Friday following allegations of deceptive or misleading sales practices.
Mass. energy company to pay $4 million settlement
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley reached a $4 million settlement with Just Energy Group, Inc. on Tuesday over allegations that it participated in deceptive business practices.
Apple Transportation settles with New York for $300K
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Apple Transportation of New York, Inc., reached a $300,000 settlement with state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Monday over allegations that it billed Medicaid for transportation services that weren’t actually provided.
Verizon settles overbilling claims with Massachusetts for $1.3M
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Verizon New England, Inc., will pay a settlement to Massachusetts after allegedly overcharging for telecommunications services under its contract with the commonwealth, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley said Dec. 30.
Ky. to receive portion of DaVita Medicaid settlement
Kentucky will receive a portion of a $22 million settlement with DaVita Healthcare Partners after the company allegedly committed Medicaid fraud in several states, Attorney General Jack Conway announced on Tuesday.