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Washington AG reaches settlement with Sea Mar Health Centers for alleged Medicaid misbilling
Sea Mar Health Centers will pay a $3.35 million settlement after it allegedly overcharged dental patients and Medicaid in Washington state, according to an announcement today by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
Fired-Up Tobacco settles with Vt. AG
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - The owner of Fired-Up Tobacco, Inc., in Barre Town, Vt., reached a settlement with state Attorney General William Sorrell on Thursday for alleged violations of the state's tobacco laws.
N.Y. AG files suit against Washington Heights apartment building
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sued the owner of a Washington Heights apartment building on Thursday for allegedly operating as a housing cooperative even though units in the building are strictly for rent.
Fired-Up Tobacco allegedly violated Vt. laws
The owner of Fired-Up Tobacco, Inc., in Barre Town, Vermont, reached a settlement with Attorney General William Sorrell on Thursday for alleged violations of the state's tobacco laws.
NY AG sues to stop apartment building from operating as coop
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sued the owner of a Washington Heights apartment building on Thursday for allegedly operating as a housing cooperative even though units in the building are strictly for rent.
Contractor sued by Ohio AG
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine sued Premier Contractor Service on Wednesday after the home improvement contractor allegedly failed to provide promised services after taking substantial down payments from customers.
Marketing company facing injunction in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt received an injunction against Lead Direct Marketing, of Oakley, Calif., on Wednesday that prohibits the company from doing business in the state until its owner cooperates with an investigation into its business practices.
Ariz. AG takes on coffee shops, alleges illegal gambling
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich's office executed warrants on Tuesday at two Phoenix cafes that were allegedly offering illegal gambling.
N.Y. trailer company settles allegations over braking systems
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Alfred O. Klaben Cars and Trailers reached a settlement with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday over allegations that it sold trailers without proper braking systems.
Two security companies sued by New York AG
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Security Elite Group and LJW Security Services & Training, Inc. were sued by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday for allegedly using fake job listings and false employment promises to get consumers to buy over-priced training courses.
N.J. charity allegedly violated state law
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Youth Club, Inc. has been ordered to temporarily stop soliciting for charitable donations and has had its assets frozen, Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced on Wednesday.
New Jersey Youth Club ordered to stop seeking donations
New Jersey Youth Club, Inc. has been ordered to temporarily stop soliciting for charitable donations and has had its assets frozen, Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced on Wednesday.
2 security companies sued for allegedly scamming consumers
Security Elite Group and LJW Security Services & Training, Inc. were sued by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday for allegedly using fake job listings and false employment promises to get consumers to buy over-priced training courses.
Alfred O. Klaben agrees to replace alleged faulty trailer brakes
Alfred O. Klaben Cars and Trailers reached a settlement with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday over allegations that it sold trailers without proper braking systems.
Ariz. AG shuts down 2 cafes over alleged illegal gambling
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich's office executed warrants on Tuesday at two Phoenix cafes that were allegedly offering illegal gambling.
Calif. marketing company banned from operating in Kansas
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt received an injunction against Lead Direct Marketing, of Oakley, California, on Wednesday that prohibits the company from doing business in the state until its owner cooperates with an investigation into its business practices.
Ohio home contractor sued for allegedly failing to provide services
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine sued Premier Contractor Service on Wednesday after the home improvement contractor allegedly failed to provide promised services after taking substantial down payments from customers.
LG to pay $13M in restitution in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - 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, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on Tuesday.
Court order halts N.Y. condo project
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - 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 state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman can complete an investigation into alleged fraud.
Health care provider settles false claims allegations with Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Victor’s Home Care Services, LLC reached a settlement with Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster on Tuesday over allegations of Medicaid fraud.