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• State Reaches Settlements with Three Defendants in Alleged Fraudulent Medicaid Billing Lawsuit

  The state has executed settlement agreements with three defendants that resolve civil fraud allegations and claims stemming from an illegal Medicaid dental billing scheme, Attorney General George Jepsen said today.

• State Warns Businesses about “Official” Reporting Scam

  Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Jonathan A. Harris, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill and Attorney General George Jepsen are warning businesses across Connecticut about bogus forms being sent by the “Division of Corporate Services” seeking payment for an “Annual Records Statement,” alleging that payment is required by Connecticut law.

• Statement from AG Jepsen on Response from Anthem Indicating Consumer Protections Will Be Made Available on Friday

  "I am pleased that Anthem has responded quickly and positively to our request and that consumers affected by the data breach will be able to access the promised free identity theft protection and credit monitoring beginning this coming Friday, February 13. I strongly urge all affected Connecticut residents to take advantage of these services as soon as they can."

• Statement from AG Jepsen on Ruling in Apple eBooks Appeal

  "This enforcement action and the settlements that arose from it are representative of my continued commitment to ensuring Connecticut consumers the benefits of an honest, open and competitive marketplace. I'm extremely proud of the work of my staff and of the exemplary cooperation amongst state attorneys general and the Department of Justice that has led to today's ruling."

• Statement from Attorney General Jepsen on Settlement Agreement with Plaintiffs in State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition v. Rowland

  "This settlement brings to a close a case that has endured for more than a decade and ends the uncertainty of litigation for all involved parties."

• Attorney General Provides DOT Numbers For Possibly Defective Chinese Tires, Urges Replacements Or Inspections

• Attorney General Announces $16.75 Million Settlement Involving Implantable Heart Defibrillators

• Attorney General, DCP Sue Shelton Car Dealership Alleging Almost 300 Instances Of False Advertising

• Attorney General Urges Congress To Reform Annexation, Leave In Place Court Ruling Requiring Congressional Approval For Post-1934 Tribes To Add To Reservations

• Attorney General Urges Agreement With Tribes Before Legalizing Game Of Keno

• Attorney General To Testify In Favor Of President’s Proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency

• Attorney General To Fight CL&P Request That Will Erase Expected 5 Percent Rate Decrease

• Attorney General To Fed Chair: Stop Additional $230 Million In AIG Bonuses Slated For Payment

• Attorney General To Seek DPUC Investigation Of Missing CL&P Customer Payments

• Attorney General To Investigate Health Net Loss Of Almost 450,000 CT Consumers’ Health, Personal Data