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Rust-Oleum sued over allegations its product caused decks to bubble, peel
A company that sells deck treatments is the subject of a lawsuit alleging its newest product failed to live up to claims of protecting decks for 10 years.
DOJ settles with Florida company falsely claiming HUBZone status
A Florida-based heating and cooling business will pay the United States $250,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging it made false claims to the Small Business Administration in order to become a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), the Department of Justice reported Wednesday.
Mass. AG to draft legislation to prevent higher health care costs
Bill would allow attorney general and Health Policy Commission to work together on keeping costs down.
Kansas AG seeks reversal of home health worker regulations
Derek Schmidt argues that U.S. Department of Labor overstepped its authority
IBM sued over deal to sell off microchip business
A workers union sued a major technology company on April 1 over allegations it violated the Securities Exchange Act while trying to sell part of its business.
NY lawmakers sponsor Schneiderman's Payroll Card Act
Bill would ensure workers can access their pay in a convenient method.
NJ pharmaceutical firm to pay $11.25 million to Texas
Settlement in alleged Medicaid fraud includes another $11.25 million to federal government.
New York nonprofit to repay $363K in Medicaid receipts
Keli House Community Services, a nonprofit health care agency in Fishkill, New York, will repay over $363,000 in Medicaid payments in a settlement with the state's Attorney General's Office, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said.
14 attorneys general call on Congress for more oversight of herbal supplements industry
About 14 attorneys general are joining together to ask Congress to complete a comprehensive study of the herbal supplements industry, said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
AGs call on EPA to remove new emissions rule
Agency failed to meet Clean Air Act deadlines to finalize details.
New York Attorney General, GNC agree on new testing for herbal supplements
GNC promises to ensure purity of supplements in the future
NY energy company sued over alleged price gouging
Ambit Energy facing second class-action suit.
Maryland plumbing company settles with state for overcharging customers
A Washington County, Maryland plumbing, heating and air conditioning company will have to pay restitution to customers for allegedly misleading them on the cost to unclog drains, said Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh on Wednesday.
Massachusetts dental office to pay $750k for Medicaid fraud
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Tuesday a Quincy dentist will pay $750,000 for illegally receiving Medicaid payments for emergency dental services.
Supreme Court overturns Idaho Medicaid case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare in its lawsuit against five Medicaid providers over reimbursement rates, Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said Monday.
PaG&E agrees to $2.3 million settlement
Electric company allegedly practiced deceptive marketing tactics for its variable rates.
Pennsylvania AG files lawsuit against 3 car dealerships
Owner allegedly inflated prices and sold cars that weren't roadworthy.
Republican Governor's Association to pay $40,000 to Vt.
Group allegedly violated state's campaign finance laws during 2010 gubernatorial race.
Mass. diner faces allegedly sexual harassment complaint
Attorney General Maura Healey alleged owners, managers condoned discrimination of wait staff, hostesses.
Feds sue California over 2013 Gabriel fire
The U.S. attorney sued the California Department of Transportation on March 18 over allegations state employees ignited a fire in 2013 while clearing out brush without the proper fire suppression equipment.