News from 2010
W.Va. DuPont case remanded
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has remanded the lawsuit of 15 West Virginia families who say their illnesses are the result of a former DuPont plant to Harrison County Circuit Court.
Zoeller files suit against foreclosure consultant
Zoeller EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Tuesday that he has filed a lawsuit against a foreclosure consultant that allegedly violated several state consumer protection laws.
Coakley sues over Logan airport renovations
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Wednesday that she has filed a lawsuit against a construction management company that allegedly overcharged the Massachusetts Port Authority.
Judge rules in McKenna's favor
McKenna SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Tuesday that a judge has ruled that the owners of an e-commerce company that allegedly failed to deliver on its promises to help businesses must pay restitution.
Suthers wants injunctions, penalties against three
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Wednesday that his office has filed separate lawsuits against three businesses and five individuals accused of defrauding homeowners.
Goddard sues two mortgage companies
Goddard PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard announced on Monday that he has filed lawsuits against two mortgage companies that allegedly violated the state's Consumer Fraud Act.
7th Circuit again hammers Sears class action attorney
Krislov CHICAGO - Attorney Clinton Krislov has taken a second pounding from the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Kroger, Omnicare reach $300K agreement
Kroger SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger announced on Wednesday that he has reached a $300,000 settlement with a Kentucky-based company that allegedly accepted millions of dollars in kickbacks
Lobbyist settles in Cuomo's pension fund probe
Cuomo ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced agreements with Albany-based lobbyist Patricia Lynch Associates, Inc., and with pension fund advisor Aldus Equity in his office's public pension fund investigation.
Coakley reaches environmental settlement
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Monday that she has reached a settlement with a contracting company that allegedly violated the state's wetlands, tidelands and water pollution laws.
Stenehjem keeping watch on Minn. energy law
Stenehjem BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says he is waiting to see if a Republican-controlled Minnesota Legislature will repeal energy legislation that he says could hurt his state's coal industry.
Swanson takes stand against Discover card
Swanson MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson on Monday filed a lawsuit against Discover Bank, alleging it is "deceptively charging" some credit card customers for pricey optional financial products.
Mich. SC keeps toilet paper suit alive
Kelly LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - The Michigan Supreme Court, in a 4-3 vote, has refused to throw out a woman's lawsuit against a Texas Roadhouse restaurant after one of its toilet paper dispensers allegedly broke her hand.
Feds, states settle with Bank of America
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Bank of America has agreed to pay a total of $137.3 million in restitution to both state and federal agencies for its alleged participation in bid rigging of the municipal bond derivatives market.
Zoeller, nursing home reach agreement
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Monday that he has reached a $376,432 settlement with a nursing home that allegedly defrauded Medicaid.
Koster says developers are polluting lake
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Tuesday that he has filed a lawsuit against two developers who allegedly polluted Table Rock Lake.
Van Hollen files fake ID action
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Tuesday that the Wisconsin Department of Justice has filed an enforcement action against a company and its owner for allegedly marketing and selling fake IDs.
Case against JM Eagle proceeding, not growing
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge is allowing the whistleblower lawsuit against pipemaker JM Eagle to continue, but won't let the plaintiff states and municipalities expand their claims.
Edmondson to probe details of state contract
Edmondson OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson will investigate the process used to award a $10 million-a-year contract for new state juvenile centers, it was revealed Monday.
Cordray wants action at demolition debris site
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray announced on Monday that he has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against a construction facility that allegedly violated state environmental laws.