News from March 2007
N.J. SC: Michigan law applies to Michigan resident
TRENTON, N.J. - A Michigan man will not be able to make a successful claim in New Jersey that his home state's law doesn't apply to him.
Blumenthal announces settlement with law firm tied to Enron disaster
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. - The law firm that advised the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority in its failed deal with Enron will pay the CRRA $16.25 million for failing to recognize the deal's flaws.
Sorrell says lender a liar
MONTPELIER, Vt. - When Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell tried to investigate Liberty Capital Lending, he says he discovered the most basic of problems.
Blumenthal criticizes Conn. Dept. of Insurance
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has already scored numerous multi-million-dollar settlements with insurance companies.
Attorney general's suit puts farms on water-pollution notice
Tom Miller DES MOINES -- It seems Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller doesn't like water pollution no matter what the industry source.
Madigan probes link between power rate jump, bad credit report
Lisa Madigan SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Attorney General Lisa Madigan has enlisted state help to probe whether Illinois' electric utilities colluded with credit raters to help them raise prices.
Del. SC: Wal-Mart Drive may be built
Jacobs DOVER, Del. - The Delaware Department of Transportation's decision to use public funds to construct and improve a road that was alleged to only serve a private purpose was constitutional, the state's Supreme Court decided Thursday.
Insurer withdraws $37 million request
Lynch PROVIDENCE, R.I. - After being scolded by Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch for requesting a $36.8 million dividend for its shareholders, United HealthCare of New England has decided to put the plan on hold.
AG Dann will review troubled business' practices
Dann CLEVELAND - New Century Financial Corp. has agreed to let Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann review all documents concerning the company's pending foreclosure actions.
Sorrell settles with health plan seller
MONTPELIER, Vt. - Vermont customers of PrudentChoice will receive full refunds because of a settlement recently reached between the company and Attorney General William Sorrell.
AG Rowe wants banks to protect seniors
AUGUSTA - Maine Attorney General Steven Rowe will hold a public hearing next week concerning new legislation that he is proposing.
Settlement produces $1 million in Fla. Rebates
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - As a result of a 2005 settlement, almost 5,000 Florida residents will soon receive a refund for the amounts they overpaid for an antidepressant drug, says Attorney General Bill McCollum.
Blumenthal backs FOIA request to Medicaid company
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. - Now that a legal aid attorney has requested information from a Medicaid provider, and Connecticut's Department of Social Services has agreed to release it, state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has said he will do whatever he can to make sure it is made public.
Supreme Court's appeal decision raises quid pro quo charges
Texas Supreme Court AUSTIN -- The Texas Supreme Court is in the midst of a campaign-contributions controversy after it chose to hear an appeal brought by one of its most generous benefactors.
New York High Court answers conversion question
Graffeo ALBANY, N.Y. - New York's Court of Appeals has decided that a conversion claim may be brought by a former Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. agent who says the company took information he needed when it reclaimed its computer.
AG McDonnell: Important reforms still present in transportation bill
McDonnell RICHMOND, Va. - In a recent statement, Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell sounded guardedly optimistic about changes made by Gov. Timothy Kaine to the GOP Transportation Bill.
AG Coakley concerned with rate plan
Coakley BOSTON - Cape Cod homeowners should expect a 25 percent increase in homeowners insurance rates for the second year in a row, and Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley isn't happy about it.
Stiffing illegals still draws penalties, Supreme Court rules
Justice Lawton Nuss Undocumented workers whose employers withhold their wages are covered by the same state law as legal employees, the Kansas Supreme Court has ruled.
Breaux's governor hopes turn up heat on attorney general
Charles Foti The futures of some Louisiana Democrats could hinge on whether Attorney General Charles Foti decides if former U.S. Senator John Breaux can run for governor in 2008.
Cuomo files first student loan suit
Cuomo NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Thursday filed the first lawsuit in a nationwide investigation into the college loan industry.