2011 Press Releases

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• Statement By Attorney General George Jepsen

  Attorney General George Jepsen issued this statement today explaining why Connecticut has not joined the U.S. Department of Justice action to block the 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.

• 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.

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

• Attorney General Raises Privacy Concerns About Facebook’s “Tag Suggestions” Feature

• Attorney General Posts Resources For Domestic Violence Awareness

  In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month, Attorney General George Jepsen has added a new page to his office’s website to guide domestic violence victims to getting the help they may need.

• Attorney General Notifies Suppliers Of Abnormal Market Disruption On Energy Products

  Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen has posted notice of an abnormal disruption in the market for energy resources pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 42-234, putting wholesalers, retailers and consumers on notice that charging unconscionably excessive prices for gasoline, heating fuels and other energy resources is prohibited.

• Attorney General Outlines State Review of Proposed St. Mary’s Hospital Joint Venture

• Attorney General Loses His Hair To Advance Children’s Cancer Research

• Attorney General Joins National Effort To Allocate Bandwidth For Public Safety Use

• Attorney General Joins National Campaign To `Stop The Texts, Stop The Wrecks’

  Attorney General George Jepsen said Connecticut is participating in a nationwide advertising campaign being launched today aimed at reducing the number of deaths from distracted driving by educating young adult drivers about the dangers of texting while driving.

• Attorney General Joins Challenge To Electric Transmission Rates In New England

  Attorney General George Jepsen today joined Massachusetts and other New England states in challenging the rates charged by electric transmission owners, claiming they are no longer “just and reasonable” as required by federal law.

• Attorney General Jepsen Seeks Protection Of Consumers In UCONN Co-Op Data Breach

• Walgreens Pays $140,000 To Settle Allegations Under The False Claims Act

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