News from August 2010
McCollum, timeshare company settle
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced on Thursday that he has reached a $110,000 settlement with a Palm Beach County timeshare business that allegedly engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Ten stories from North Carolina
North Carolina was first in flight, and it's now the first state to be the focus of one of our "Ten..." lists. In a break from our usual Friday format, we present 10 stories from North Carolina attorneys general and supreme court justices.
Plumbing company will pay restitution, civil penalty
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced on Thursday that his office has obtained a judgment against a plumbing company that will give back more than $104,000 to consumers who were allegedly defrauded by the company.
Idaho AG bars three from mortgage modification business
Wasden BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced on Wednesday that the owners of a mortgage modification company have been prohibited from engaging in loan modifications in the state.
Iowa AG secures restitution from Illinois company
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced on Wednesday that he has reached an assurance of voluntary compliance with a direct marketing company based in Illinois that will pay $225,000 for allegedly violating consumer laws in Iowa.
Zach Scruggs says he's innocent, wants guilty plea gone
Farese OXFORD, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - The son of disgraced plaintiffs attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs wants the guilty plea he entered in his father's judicial bribery scheme to be vacated.
Cuomo: Company did the right thing by settling
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that he has reached settlements totaling $10 million with numerous discount clubs that allegedly tricked consumers into signing up for deals that contained hidden fees.
Blumenthal sues power plant
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced on Wednesday that he has filed a lawsuit against a power plant for allegedly releasing dangerous air emissions repeatedly.
Ill. AG brings long battle against landfill to a close
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - After a long-running battle over the cleanup of the Hillside Landfill, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Wednesday that a settlement has been crafted that will finally solve the dispute.
Zoeller goes after publisher
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Tuesday that his office has filed a lawsuit against a publishing company and its owner over allegations that they violated the state's consumer protection laws.
Construction company settles with Coakley
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Tuesday that she has reached a settlement with a construction company accused of violating Massachusetts' wage and hour, prevailing wage and independent contractor laws.
Ala. gov says AG King's lawsuit may delay BP payment
King BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Gov. Bob Riley says he fears oil giant BP won't pay the state's first oil spill claim of $148 million because of a lawsuit filed last week by the state's attorney general.
Plan B for Brown: Pension checks
Brown SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) - California gubernatorial candidate and state Attorney General Jerry Brown revealed this week that he'll earn more than $70,000 from two public pension systems if he retires next year.
Cuomo still tops Siena poll
Cuomo LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo maintains leads of more than 30 percentage points against his Republican opponents, according to the newest poll results.
McGraw sues eight payday lenders
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced Wednesday he is suing eight more payday lenders and is demanding that the companies stop doing business in the state.
Report probes state SC spending
Beasley WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The firm of heavyweight Alabama plaintiffs attorney Jere Beasley gave more than $600,000 to a candidate for the state Supreme Court in 2008 without appearing on a list of her contributors, a recent report shows.
McGraw jumps on LCD lawsuit bandwagon
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has joined a growing number of state attorneys general who are suing the world's largest manufacturers of liquid crystal display, or LCD, panels.
CVS chain, Corbett settle
Corbett HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett announced on Tuesday that he has reached a $250,000 settlement with a CVS Pharmacy chain accused of selling expired products.
Injunction issued against Col. man
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Tuesday that he has ordered a Denver man to stop providing foreclosure-relief services in Colorado.
AG Brown responds to Whitman's latest spending
Brown SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) - California gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown is responding to opponent Meg Whitman's recent $13 million contribution to her campaign in her bid to become the state's next governor.