News from December 2010
Fraud case against Pittsburgh asbestos firm given new life
Robert Peirce RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has reinstated a fraud case filed by CSX Transportation against a Pittsburgh law firm.
N.Y. pension fund settlement worth $10M
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday that he has reached an agreement with the former founding principal of a private equity firm that allegedly misappropriated money from the state's public pension fund.
Abbott, feds settle with Mylan
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that the Texas Medicaid program will receive $23 million of a $65 million state/federal settlement with a drug manufacturer that allegedly reported inaccurate drug prices.
Indiana cleanup gets $12M
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Thursday that he has reached a $12 million consent agreement with 13 companies to fund the final stage of remediation at an industrial site.
Cordray says Ohio AG's office was busy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray announced on Tuesday that his office received a record number of complaints in 2010.
Qwest, CenturyLink investing in Washington
McKenna SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Tuesday that he has reached an agreement with Qwest, CenturyLink and the staff of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission concerning a proposed merger.
Iowa AG settles with marketing company
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced on Wednesday that a marketing company has agreed to change its practices after allegedly violating the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.
Briefs filed over W.Va. gov election
Tomblin CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Three potential candidates for West Virginia's governor's office have filed briefs in lawsuits before the state Supreme Court that request a special gubernatorial election in 2011.
Texas Justices disagree with W.Va. colleagues
Johnson AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia's Supreme Court of Appeals erred in a decision on auto safety last year, according to the Supreme Court of Texas.
Iowa AG sues junkyard
Miller HAMPTON, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced a lawsuit on Monday against the owner of a salvage yard who has allegedly violated environmental laws for the last seven years.
Va. man will pay refunds in North Carolina
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that a Virginia man and his company must give refunds to consumers for allegedly trying to fix foreclosure sales of North Carolina-based properties.
McMaster the latest to accuse Trilegiant
McMaster SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Four years after being part of a $14.5 million settlement with 15 state attorneys general, Trilegiant is still being accused of enrolling unwitting consumers into buying clubs.
U.S. SC mulling Calif. contingency fee suit
George WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether to hear the appeal of a paint company upset that it has been sued by private lawyers representing public entities.
Cordray praises Ohio SC ruling
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray expressed pleasure on Wednesday over unanimous Ohio Supreme Court decision that will enable the state to reallocate nearly $260 million from tobacco programs to other state programs.
Va. AG settles with mortgage loan modifier
Cuccinelli RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli announced last week that he has settled with a mortgage loan modification company that allegedly charged illegal advanced fees.
States, EPA settle lawsuits
Kroger WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger praised the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday for new policies that he says will improve air quality and set in place new anti-pollution regulations.
Coakley reaches agreement with Angel Flight
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Thursday that her office has reached an agreement with a non-profit to create a new governance structure.
Cooper bars Calif. company in North Carolina
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Thursday that he has barred an auto service warranty company and its owner from doing any further business in the state due to alleged misrepresentation of products and services.
Coakley files suit over housing practices
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Thursday that she has filed a lawsuit against a realty trust and its manager over allegations that they violated state anti-discrimination, lead paint and consumer protection laws.
Suthers files counterclaim against Oasis Legal Finance
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Tuesday that he has filed a counterclaim against a number of companies that allegedly took part in deceptive trade practices against Colorado consumers.