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Florida reaches $5 million settlement with former hospital chain over alleged Medicaid fraud
TALLAHASSEE — A settlement of more than $5 million has been reached between the state of Florida and a former hospital chain accused of Florida Medicaid fraud, according to the state Attorney General's Office. -
Florida court grants temporary injunction against Miami lender accused of levying extreme fees
TALLAHASSEE — A Florida court has issued a temporary injunction filed by the state's attorney general against a Miami lender who allegedly made illegal loans to consumers. -
Florida: Walgreens, CVS contributed to opioid crisis by not reporting 'suspicious' prescriptions
TALLAHASSEE — The state of Florida has filed an amendment complaint to its May lawsuit against several U.S. opioid manufacturers and distributors, including naming two national drugstores as defendants for their "gross negligence" in opioid distribution. -
Florida joins settlement requiring Aetna to divest individual prescription drug plan business
TALLAHASSEE — The state of Florida has joined four other states and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in a settlement requiring Aetna to divest its individual prescription drug plan business to Florida-based WellCare due to anti-competitive concerns regarding the $69 million Aetna/CVS merger. -
Florida alleges designer eyewear sales company violated Deceptive, Unfair Trade Practices Act
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division has filed a lawsuit against an online designer eyewear sales company for allegedly violated the state's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. -
Billionaire mega-donor Steyer picks favorite AG hopefuls; More global warming cases possible
Democrat challengers aspiring to become the top lawyers in their states have received financial boosts from Tom Steyer, a billionaire investor and environmental activist who some feel is a driving force behind the recent string of climate change lawsuits struggling to persuade judges to punish the energy industry. -
Florida attorney general files suit against Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group over toll fees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The Florida State Attorney's Office filed legal action in the 4th Judicial Circuit Court of Duval County on Aug. 29 against a rental automotive group who allegedly charged customers highly inflated fees for tolls and misrepresented the state's cashless toll system. -
Florida company allegedly sold customers mortgage audits to falsely protect them from foreclosure
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has filed a lawsuit against a Jacksonville company accused of defrauding consumers across the country out of more than $160,000 through deceptive marketing and the selling of mortgage and foreclosure relief services. -
Florida targets closed travel agency that owes over $3 million to customers
TALLAHASSEE — The state of Florida has filed legal action against a closed travel agency that still owes more than $3 million to customers nationwide after failing to deliver trips or refunds. -
Florida AG sues operators of travel agency that allegedly scammed clients
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The State of Florida has filed a court action against a group travel sales company and its owners for allegedly failing to provide promised travel packages to college, high school, church choir and band groups who were scheduled to perform in foreign countries. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Bondi Takes Legal Action Against Group Travel Sales Scammers
Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a court action against Harmony International Tours, LLC and its owners, Bradley R. Matheson and Margaret L. Matheson. -
Florida alleges student loan debt relief scam
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has filed a court action against several student loan debt relief businesses for an alleged scam that tricked consumers into paying upfront fees for services that never were provided. -
'Operation Main Street' proves successful in Florida
TALLAHASSEE — An operation aimed at stopping scams which target small businesses led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and other state and federal agencies has resulted in 24 actions. -
New state AG opioid lawsuits show diverging strategies, outside counsel pay scales
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The latest wave of state lawsuits over the opioid crisis illustrates sharp differences emerging in how governments litigate these cases, both in whom they choose to sue and whether private lawyers stand to get a piece of the action. -
Florida targets pharmaceutical companies for alleged role in opioid epidemic
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced May 15 that her office is suing a group of major pharmaceutical companies for their alleged role in the national opioid epidemic. -
Florida attorney general accuses farm-to-table restaurant of false marketing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced May 4 that her office is taking action against Icebox Café L.C. and Icebox Café at MIA LLC for allegedly misleading consumers regarding the local nature and sustainability of their products. -
Florida targets construction company that allegedly duped victims of Hurricane Irma
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced April 27 that her office has filed a complaint against Carlson Enterprises LLC, a construction company based in Jacksonville, for allegedly duping consumers by taking payments for services it never rendered. -
NRA files challenge to age restrictions in new Florida gun law
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The National Rifle Association is challenging a Florida law signed this month that prohibits persons younger than 21 from purchasing a firearm. -
Florida consumers to receive refunds after settlement with Avis, Budget, Payless
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Jan 3 that consumers who rented a car from Avis, Budget or Payless between Jan. 1, 2010, and July 10, 2017, and were charged for e-Toll services, were eligible for a refund after a settlement between the state of Florida and Avis Budget Car Rental System LLC, which owns the three rental car companies. -
Florida attorney general announces major ruling upholding RJR tobacco settlement
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Dec. 27 that a significant ruling has been made in regards to R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR), which is part of the state’s tobacco settlement agreement.