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Life insurance company accused of lying to consumers about financial stability
A life insurance company is being sued over allegations it defrauded annuity holders by lying about its financial condition.
Patriots fan in California files class action against NFL over blacking out games
The National Football League is being sued in federal court over allegations that the league violated the law by blacking out games that are considered out of market for consumers.
Home care service company sued for wrongful termination
A former nurse at a home care company is suing the business claiming she was wrongfully terminated after she attempted to stop unlawful practices by the business.
Kohl's Department Store sued over allegedly false discount prices
A major department store is being sued in federal court over allegations it mislead customers with its advertisements of original prices, regular prices and discount prices.
Nature's Body sued over 'slack-fill' in packaging
A nutritional supplement manufacturer is the subject of a class action lawsuit over allegations its packaging is misleading to customers.
Class action says Hoosier Racing Tire makes defective product
A tire manufacturer is being sued in federal court over allegations that it sold defective tires.
Alleged Oregon magazine subscription scam to pay $3 million in restitution and penalties
A White City, Ore., enterprise will pay the State $3 million for allegedly running a newspaper and magazine subscription scam, said Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum
Challenge to Sysco-USF Holding merger awarded temporary injunction
A federal judge has blocked the merger of the nation's two largest foodservice distributors and a challenge to the merger was successful, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh said this week
R.J. Reynolds, Brown and Williamson paying $15M in settlement with Mississippi
Two tobacco companies will pay the state of Mississippi $15 million to settle allegations they didn't pay the state under a 1997 settlement, said Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood.
Massachusetts solar energy company to pay $125K for violating state wage laws
A Massachusetts solar energy company will pay $125,000 in restitution and penalties to the State for violating prevailing wage and hinderance laws, state Attorney General Maura Healey said.
Mortgage procurement companies to pay $45K for allegedly not having proper licenses
Two mortgage loan procurement and credit consulting providers will pay $45,000 in restitution to settle a lawsuit with the state of Maryland that accused the companies of providing services without the proper license, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh said this week.
Kansas AG joins others in asking Congress to investigate Medicaid coercion by federal health department
Congress should look into coercive practices by the U.S.
AG Healey calls on Congress to change nuclear fuel rod storage policies
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, urging Congress to regulate the disposal of spent fuel rods at nuclear power plants.
Massachusetts AG announces regulations for earned sick time law
Official regulations for the State of Massachusetts' Earned Sick Time law were published late last week by state Attorney General Maura Healey.
Maine AG: FDA should add e-cigs to Tobacco Control Act
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration should act on its proposal to add e-cigarettes to the Tobacco Control Act, Maine Attorney General Janet Mills said this week.
Colorado sends out $450K to homeowners in restitution from lawsuit against foreclosure firm
About $450,000 in checks have been sent out by the Colorado Attorney General's Office to consumers who were improperly charged posting and title foreclosure costs by a now closed law firm, said Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman.
Skilled nursing facility to pay $17 million for alleged kickback scheme
A Florida-based skilled nursing facility will pay the federal government $17 million to settle a lawsuit that claimed the company paid doctors in order to receive Medicare referrals for patients that required skilled nursing care.
Hospice care to pay $10 million for allegedly overcharging Medicaid
A non-profit hospice care provider will pay $10.1 million to the federal government for overcharging Medicare, Tricare and Medicaid, said Deputy Assistant U.S.
Lyft to pay New York $300K for allegedly violating state law
A popular driving service will pay the State of New York $300,000 for allegedly violating state and municipal laws, said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Schneiderman said Lyft, which provides a driving service through a smartphone app, reached the terms of the settlement last week, and has agreed to comply with all relevant laws.
Dental management company to pay New York $450K to settle lawsuit
An East Syracuse dental administrative company will pay $450,000 in civil penalties to the state, and will overhaul the way it does its business in New York as part of a settlement with the state, said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.