News from 2007
AG McGraw shuts down site, sues spa
McGraw CHARLESTON, W. Va. - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has shut down an Internet site that promises television programming for a monthly fee, citing several complaints from his Consumer Protection Division.
IIGA must cover lost wages in medmal case
Boehm INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's Supreme Court recently decided that a policyholder from a failed insurance company may recover from the Indiana Insurance Guaranty Association for lost wages of a deceased claimant up to the point of payment.
Suit against AG Gansler took too long, Maryland Court says
Gansler ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Maryland's Court of Appeals decided recently that it didn't matter if Attorney General Douglas Gansler didn't meet the requirements for the office since the lawsuit challenging him was filed too late.
D.C. Court: Jury forgot about pain and suffering
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A woman who sued a nursing facility on behalf of her mother will receive a new damages trial that will earn her pain-and-suffering money, the Washington D.C. Court of Appeals recently decided.
Defense disputes consumer giant's award in 'urban-myth' lawsuit
P&G's controversial logo A contentious high-stakes Utah case that's become known as the "satanic-rumor suit" is having a devil of a job getting resolved.
States win global warming suit against EPA
Coakley BOSTON - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is one of 12 attorneys general celebrating a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that will require the Bush administration re-examine regulation of carbon dioxide emission from cars.
Dann, EPA file more charges against landfill operator and recycling center
Dann COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann says two companies that own and operate a landfill refuse to abide by court orders.
AG Carter lawsuit results in 33K in violations
Carter INDIANAPOLIS - A credit organization will have to pay nearly $35,000 as the result of a lawsuit filed against it by Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter, though only $772 will be used as restitution.
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.