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Professional solicitor to pay Mass. settlement for allegedly violating charitable laws
Integral Resources, Inc., will pay a $105,000 settlement after the company allegedly solicited Ohio residents with misleading charitable calls, Attorney General Mike DeWine announced on Monday.
2 public entities allegedly violate Rhode Island's open records laws
The Nasonville Fire District and the Department of Business Regulation (DBR) reached settlements with Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin on Friday after both organizations allegedly violated the state's open records laws.
Nexus EnergyHomes sued for alleged violations of consumer protection laws
Nexus EnergyHomes, Inc. was sued by Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh on Friday after the company allegedly violated consumer laws by accepting deposits to build new homes, but then not beginning or completing construction of the houses.
Mo. gas station sued for allegedly violating storage tank laws
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit against SRB Energy, LLC on Friday after the company allegedly violated underground storage tank laws at one of its gas stations.
Stealth Solar settles with Arizona over fraud allegations
Stealth Solar, LLC, reached a settlement with Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, who accused the company of violating the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office said last week.
Ni Management to settle asbestos allegations for $65,000
Ni Management, LLC, will pay approximately $65,000 to settle Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey's allegations that the company violated the state building code by removing asbestos without a permit, Healey said last week.
Mass. AG to investigate Anthem data breach
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said on Thursday that her office will investigate Anthem, Inc. after customers of the health insurance company allegedly had their personal information stolen as part of a data breach.
Infinite Care allegedly defrauded Medicaid
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane alleged on Wednesday that Infinite Care, Inc. and its sister company, Infinite Care Special Needs, participated in a $1 million Medicaid scheme to fraudulently bill for services they didn’t provide.
S&P agrees to $1.5 billion settlement over financial crisis
California will benefit from a $1.5 billion settlement with Standard & Poor's Financial Services, LLC (S&P) and its parent company after S&P allegedly inflated investment vehicle notes and mortgage-backed securities, Attorney General Kamala Harris announced on Tuesday.
Fla. dive company allegedly sold fake PADI certifications
Ocean Hunters, Inc. and its owner, Abdiel Falcon, face a complaint filed by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi this week alleging the company participated in misleading business practices by selling fraudulent diving certification courses and cards.
4 retailers asked to stop selling store-brand supplements
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman asked GNC, Wal-Mart, Target and Walgreens on Tuesday to stop selling herbal supplements that allegedly either did not have all their ingredients listed on their labels or did not contain advertised substances.
Papa John's franchisee to pay settlement for allegedly underpaying workers
A Papa John’s franchisee will pay a settlement after it was found they allegedly underpaid employees, according to an announcement today from New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
Brother's Help Solutions to pay settlement for violation of consumer laws
Brother’s Help Solutions, a foreclosure consultant, will pay a settlement and restitution to Arizona consumers after a consent judgement was reached by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, according to an announcement today from the AG’s office.
Mo. counselor allegedly defrauded Medicaid
A counselor in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has paid a $25,000 settlement over allegations that she made false claims to the state’s Medicaid program, Attorney General Chris Koster said on Friday.
Neighborhood Diabetes pharmacy to pay settlement for alleged improper billing
Neighborhood Diabetes, Inc. agreed to a settlement of more than $1.5 million with Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey on Friday over allegations that it billed and received improper Medicaid payments.
R.I. town settles alleged open records law violation
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin said on Friday that the town of Warren will pay a $1,500 fine to the state after it allegedly violated open records laws by not responding to a request for information within the allotted time period.
MO. adult daycare to pay settlement for alleged Medicaid fraud
B & D Adult Daycare, LLC will pay a settlement to Missouri’s Medicaid program after the company allegedly billed for services that weren’t provided, Attorney General Chris Koster said on Friday.
Mailer paying $90K settlement in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Main Street Power Mail will pay a $90,000 settlement to Vermont for allegedly violating direct mail marketing laws, state Attorney General William Sorrell said on Thursday.
Direct Buy Auto Warranty settles with New Jersey for $810K, will shut down in state
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman reached an $810,000 settlement with Direct Buy Auto Warranty over allegations that it misled consumers who purchased vehicle service contracts and then didn't provide the promised services.