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Iowa AG obtains injunction against Calif. records firm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - An Iowa judge issued an injunction on Tuesday against Record Transfer Services, requiring the California firm to immediately cease operations in the state after state Attorney General Tom Miller filed a suit alleging consumer fraud.
LG to pay $13 million for alleged role in price-fixing scheme
LG, a global electronics company, will pay $13 million in restitution to Washington state consumers for its part in an alleged price-fixing scheme involving LCD displays, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on Tuesday.
New York AG gets court order to stop condo developers
A New York judge ruled on Tuesday that developers can not proceed with plans to convert an Upper West Side apartment building into condominiums until Attorney General Eric Schneiderman can complete an investigation into alleged fraud.
Mo. home care provider to pay settlement for alleged Medicaid fraud
Victor’s Home Care Services, LLC reached a settlement with Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster on Tuesday over allegations of Medicaid fraud.
Calif. public record firm prohibited from doing business in Iowa
An Iowa judge issued an injunction on Tuesday against Record Transfer Services, LLC requiring the California firm to immediately cease operations in the state after Attorney General Tom Mill filed a suit alleging consumer fraud.
Mo. AG Koster says home repair retailer violated No Call Law
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster sued Abelard Construction Missouri, LLC., on Monday after it allegedly violated Missouri’s No Call Law.
Excellus Health Plan settlement may result in refunds
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Excellus Health Plan, Inc. agreed to a settlement with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Monday that may require its contracted providers to issue refunds of approximately $74,000 after allegedly overcharging patients for copays.
Mo. AG sues construction company for allegedly violating No Call List
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster sued Abelard Construction Missouri, LLC., on Monday after it allegedly violated Missouri’s No Call Law.
New Yorkers may benefit from health insurance company's error
Excellus Health Plan, Inc. agreed to a settlement with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Monday that may require its contracted providers to issue refunds of approximately $74,000 after allegedly overcharging patients for copays.
R.I. fire district facing lawsuit after union requested info
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin recently filed a complaint against the Nasonville Fire District over allegations that it violated the state's Access to Public Records Act (APRA) by not responding to an open records request in a timely manner.
HomeFix settles Do Not Call list allegations
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - HomeFix Corporation will pay a settlement to the State of Maryland after it allegedly violated the Federal Trade Commission’s National Do Not Call Registry, state Attorney General Brian Frosh announced on Friday.
Former Ind. dentist to pay $12K after allegedly violating HIPAA laws by trashing patients' records
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller reached a $12,000 settlement with Joseph Beck over allegations that the former Kokomo dentist violated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) laws by improperly disposing of patient records.
Debt collector Encore Capital Group settles with New York AG
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reached a settlement with Encore Capital Group, Inc. on Friday over allegations that it wrongly filed debt collection suits against New Yorkers.
R.I.'s Nasonville Fire District sued for allegedly violating open records laws.
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin recently filed a complaint against the Nasonville Fire District over allegations that it violated the state's Access to Public Records Act (APRA) by not responding to an open records request in a timely manner.
HomeFix to pay Md. settlement for violating Do Not Call Registry
HomeFix Corporation will pay a settlement to the state of Maryland after it allegedly violated the Federal Trade Commission’s National Do Not Call Registry, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced on Friday.
Former Ind. dentist agrees to settlement after records allegedly dumped
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller reached a $12,000 settlement with Joseph Beck over allegations that the former Kokomo dentist violated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPPA) laws by improperly disposing of patient records.ds improperly.
Encore Capital Group to pay settlement for alleged improper debt collection
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reached a settlement with Encore Capital Group, Inc. on Friday over allegations that it wrongly filed debt collection suits against New Yorkers.
Wash. AG wins right to sue florist who refused same-sex couple
A Benton County Superior Court judge recently upheld a decision that allowed Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson to file a suit against a shop owner who refused to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding.
Vt. dairy farm admits to violating agriculture, pollution laws
Nelson Farms, Inc. recently reached a settlement with Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell over allegations that it violated state agricultural and water pollution laws.
Fla. man must pay for Superstorm Sandy summit
New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman recently received a judgment of more than $45,000 against a Florida man who allegedly made misrepresenations and false promises while promoting the Superstorm Sandy Reconstruction Summit.