2011 Press Releases

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• Unregistered Contractor Jailed For Violations

• Terms And Conditions Set For Liquidation Sales At Syms, Filene’s Basement Stores

  Attorney General George Jepsen and Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein are advising consumers that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the terms of liquidation sales for all Syms and Filene’s Basement stores, including two in Connecticut in Berlin and Fairfield.

• Statement By Attorney General George Jepsen Concerning Mortgage Foreclosure Investigation

• States Reach $58.75 Million Settlement With Wachovia Bank In Alleged Anticompetitive Municipal Bond Derivatives Scheme

  Attorney General George Jepsen announced a $58.75 million multistate settlement with Wachovia Bank N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as its successor by merger, as part of an ongoing investigation of alleged anticompetitive and fraudulent conduct in the municipal bond derivatives industry.

• Settlement Reached with Covanta for Air Emissions Violations at Plant in Wallingford

• Settlement Reached With James Galante Over Illegal Scheme In Waste Disposal Industry

• Settlement Reached with CVS Pharmacy LLC Prohibits Sale of Expired Products in Connecticut

• Patients Of Midstate Medical Center Cautioned About Data Breach

• Ridgefield Youth Wins Law Day Essay Contest

• Retailers Urged To Check Charity Registrations Before Permitting Solicitations Of Customers

• Statement By Attorney General George Jepsen Concerning Management Changes At CL&P

  Attorney General George Jepsen released this statement today concerning the announced management changes At CL&P.

• Statement By Attorney General George Jepsen Concerning Investigation Of State E-Mail System

• State Officials Offer Help To Distressed Homeowners

  Connecticut’s distressed homeowners have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with mortgage lenders to explore options regarding loan modifications and foreclosure assistance at a state-sponsored forum on Tuesday Nov. 15, 2011.

• Statement by Attorney General George Jepsen about proposed AT&T/T-Mobile merger

• State Reaches $1.7 Million Settlement With Broker Over Alleged Illegal Billing And Concealed Commissions

  Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas B. Leonardi and Attorney General George Jepsen today announced a $1.7 million settlement with a Massachusetts-based insurance broker over allegations that the company misrepresented and concealed fees and commissions, ultimately overcharging a Connecticut client millions of dollars over several years.