Missourians Want Better Rural Cell Phone Service for Public Safety Oct 13, 2008
Nixon Shuts Down Fraudulent St. Louis Home Remodeling Business ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), October 5, 2008 - The owner of a St. Louis home repair and remodeling business who was paid by consumers for jobs he either failed to complete or that featured shoddy workmanship is permanently barred from the home repair business in Missouri and must pay $85,266 in consumer restitution under a consent judgment obtained by Attorney General Jay Nixon. The Attorney General's consent judgment against Timothy... (Saint Louis Front Page)
Government actions to protect 401(k) investors Sep 19, 2008
January 2008: Consent judgment entered requiring John Verhoff and Aaron Gaynor, officers of Precise Mechanicals Inc., Columbus, Ohio, to return more than $10,000 in employee contributions to the company's 401(k) account. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Landlords pay for lead paint law violation Sep 18, 2008
The Civil Rights Division in the Attorney General s office handled the case and helped reach the consent judgment Monday. Landlords need to understand that they cannot bar people from renting just because the tenant or potential tenant will have young children living there, Coakley said in a statement. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
The Closing Advantage out of business Sep 18, 2008
Erie County Supreme Court Justice Hon. Kevin Dillon granted the consent judgment and order between the vs. The Closing Advantage Inc. and Sara Shoemaker Sept. 9. The Bar Association of Erie County, which initiated a two-year investigation, filed a complaint in 2006 with the Attorney General s office alleging that principals and employees of The Closing Advantage were unlawfully preparing deeds, mortgages and other real estate instruments in violation of state law. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Rental-property scam halted by Cooper, judges order Sep 11, 2008
The consent judgment agreed to by Cooper and three of the five defendants in the case was signed Sept. 9 by Wake County Superior Court Judge. The consent judgment bars Maurice Jenkins, LLC and Fayetteville s from engaging in the tricky practices they used to mislead people into investing in rental properties in the Fayetteville and Triangle areas, according to a statement from Cooper s office ... Under terms of the consent judgment, Jenkins and the two companies neither admit nor deny wrongdoing... (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Hub area's job growth rate reported US's 4th fastest Sep 10, 2008
Coakley's office said it obtained a consent judgment against Jeremy Paradies, 28, of Waltham, "resolving allegations that he violated the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act by misleading consumers, many of them British, by routinely engaging in deceptive pricing, overcharging customers, failing to give refunds, and shipping wrong orders in the operation of an online electronics store." Paradies will pay $22,000 in restitution and $8,000 in penalties, Coakley's office said. (Chris Reidy). (Boston Globe)
20 seek relief from quarry issues Sep 3, 2008
A consent judgment in August 2006 ended a lawsuit filed in Wayne County Circuit Court spurred by complaints from the city about quarry operations ... Bruce Lazar, an attorney with Couzens Lansky in Farmington Hills who is representing the quarry, said the consent judgment did not consider as many as 20 people filing for arbitration at the same time. (The News-Herald)
Judge Bars Suit Alleging Negligence by Hedge Fund Accountants Jul 13, 2008
The managers denied any wrongdoing but agreed to the entry of a consent judgment against them. They settled the case for $4. (Law.com)
GC Writes Letter of Apology for Saying Judges Were 'Paid Off' Jul 8, 2008
Grimsley pleaded guilty to two Florida Bar grievances April 25, and the Florida Supreme Court has approved the unconditional plea and consent judgment for discipline. Under the judgment, Grimsley wrote a letter of apology to the for his inappropriate comments about judges and admitted a 2006 drunken-driving arrest. (Law.com)
Clinton County receives Feasibility Study Jul 3, 2008
"The DLR Group used the 1984 U.S. District Court Consent Judgment, a jail feasibility study done in 1997, a 100 bed jail study done in 2007 at the bequest of Hensen by HMN Architects and the findings of the Clinton County Jail Advisory Committee, which met in 2007.They studied the County population trends, the County's crime, arrest and criminal case filing trends, current inmate population trends and a forecast of projected jail capacity requirements, for planning purposes.It was projected that... (Cameron Observer, MO)
More of this story Jun 13, 2008
Under a 1997 Superior Court consent judgment granted in favor of the Weekapaug Fire District, the district holds title to the sand trail. It is unclear at press time whether its ownership extends into the town of Charlestown. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Microsoft Helps Protect Consumers by Addressing Repeat Offender Software Pirates Jun 10, 2008
Case No. CV 08-03754 R (MANx) Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, Western Division Microsoft Corp. v. KNT Computers, Inc. (Chicopee, Massachusetts), alleging distribution of infringing Windows XP Pro and Office Pro 2003 software after a prior lawsuit and consent judgment. Case No. 3:08-cv-30112 Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division Microsoft Corp. v. Alvio (Warrensville Heights, Ohio), alleging distribution of... (PR Newswire)
Florida gets $3.5M in Merck judgment May 22, 2008
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum filed a stipulated consent judgment with that resolves a three-year investigation into the company's promotion of the prescription drug Vioxx. The agreement provides $58 million to the 30 participating states, with Florida getting more than $3. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Armory sewage plant scrapped May 4, 2008
Officials of the county, Atlantic States Legal Foundation and the state Department of Environmental Conservation - the parties that signed the federal amended consent judgment that ordered the cleanup - have been exploring a switch to green technologies since February. That's when they signed papers asking a federal judge to extend the deadline for completing major cleanup projects by a year, to Jan. 1, 2013. (Syracuse.com)
Attorney General reaches settlement with Aggregate of Saugus Apr 18, 2008
Under the terms of the consent judgment, which was entered today in Suffolk Superior Court, the company must pay a $587,000 civil penalty, $75,000 of which will be waived if the company complies with the terms of the settlement. The judgment also orders Aggregate-Northeast to submit applications to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) for required approval of modifications the company made to several of its facilities without requisite approval from MassDEP and... (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
State reaches settlement with Aggregate Industries for alleged environmental violations Apr 17, 2008
Under the terms of the consent judgment, which was entered in Suffolk Superior Court, the company must pay a $587,000 civil penalty, $75,000 of which will be waived if the company complies with the terms of the settlement. Aggregate Industries owns the quarry in Swampscott off Danvers Road but no infractions were indicated by Coakley about operations at that quarry. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Discussion brewing Apr 16, 2008
Councilman Thomas Murphy, who has objected to the city settling the Hustler lawsuit from the onset, also criticized Williams' report, which concluded that "the city of Lincoln Park is well served by the settlement and consent judgment.". Murphy said the report is "clear as mud," "impossible to understand" and "very hard to read.". (The News-Herald)
Outside lawyer to City Council: Settlement OK Apr 14, 2008
"It is clear to me that the city of Lincoln Park is well served by the settlement and consent judgment," Williams wrote in his cover letter ... "It is my opinion that the consent judgment that was signed and entered with the federal district court was a good resolution and outcome for the city of Lincoln Park," Williams wrote in his 13-page report ... There is no reason for the city of Lincoln Park to seek to withdraw the consent judgment. (The News-Herald)
Popcorn rivals back in court for patent fight Apr 4, 2008
Terms of the 2006 settlement were not publicly disclosed, and a consent judgment was filed under seal. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Angola contractor must repay customers Jan 25, 2008
The consent judgment, signed by State Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dillon, requires Weeks to pay $45,626. 56 to 14 consumers and another $2,000 in penalties. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Landlords, city reach settlement on over-occupancy suit Jan 19, 2008
A judge ordered the parties to seek mediation, which started in September and concluded with a Jan. 4 agreement and related consent judgment by Pitt County Superior Court Judge Rusty Duke. The consent judgment calls for the defendants to pay $8,000 in fines and also sets out a shortened process for bringing action against the landlords in Superior Court in the case of future violations ... The consent judgment applies to any properties owned or managed by Ferruzzi, Nunez, and the Renns, now or... (The Daily Reflector)
Lawyer fails to strike out RM2.3m suit against him Dec 29, 2007
However, they said when the case was heard on Oct 18, 2000, Rajasingam entered into a consent judgment for an additional 70 sen per sq ft or RM4. 6mil, bringing the total compensation to RM10. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
$1.5 million judgment entered against former Alva doctor Dec 4, 2007
John C. Richter, United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, announced late Thursday that a $1,500,000 civil fraud consent judgment was entered against Gregory Pinegar, formerly a general practice physician in Alva, Oklahoma, for defrauding Medicare ... The civil case was concluded Thursday with the entry of the $1,500,000 civil fraud consent judgment which is in addition to, and separate from, the restitution and prison term ordered in the criminal case. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Taum Sauk agreement reached Nov 29, 2007
It will be entered as a consent judgment in the Circuit Court of Reynolds County. It includes the 51 million Ameren has already spent cleaning up the park and river and over 2 million in oversight costs already paid by Ameren to DNR for time spent by department staff. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
OpenTV Reports Third Quarter Results Nov 8, 2007
OpenTV's Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer Ben Bennett commented, "While our revenue performance was soft in the third quarter, we are pleased with the progress achieved recently on several key initiatives, including: -- Our third network operator win in India, Reliance Communications, to which we will deliver an end-to-end solution in collaboration with our partner Nagravision; -- Renewals of key license agreements with UPC and EchoStar, two of our important network... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Uganda: UN Worker, FDC Treasurer to Compensate Judges Oct 4, 2007
In a consent judgment signed yesterday, they also also agreed to pay sh35m to the judges as damages and compensation and to bear the cost of the suit ... In an apology dated August 3, attached to the consent judgment, Byanyima and Sabiti conceded that their information was baseless. (allAfrica.com)
Company charged with fraud in Florida Oct 2, 2007
"In a statement Monday, PBS said it had been expecting the lawsuit."PBS and the attorney general have been negotiating a settlement of this dispute for over two years now, and reached a resolution last week," the PBS statement reads."Under the terms of the settlement, the attorney general will file civil lawsuit against PBS, which it just did, and the parties will then enter into an agreed consent judgment and releases, the terms of which the parties have been working out over the last several... (Florida Today)
Street: For the Children" Sep 23, 2007
And last January, city leaders signed a final lease agreement with Harbor Shores that abrogated the founding Klock deed (FOJKP 2007) and the Consent Judgment. The contract would essentially enclose three-fourths of the public parks remaining 73 acres so that three holes of a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course can entice affluent clients with sweeping views of Lake Michigan. (Zmag.org)
Nixon Obtains $22,863 in Refunds, Merchandise for Customers of St. Louis-Based Internet Lingerie Business Sep 10, 2007
Additionally as part of the consent judgment, the defendant is prohibited from violating any of Missouri's consumer protection laws, or from accepting payment from consumers prior to the shipment of any purchased merchandise. In addition to paying restitution, the defendant has been ordered to pay $4,000 to the Merchandising Practices Revolving Fund. (Saint Louis Front Page)
U.S. judges order review of California prison crowding Jul 24, 2007
"This court would like nothing more than to have the three-judge court be able to enter a consent judgment without the need for a prisoner release order," he wrote. In a written statement, Schwarzenegger said he would appeal the ruling, but he also expressed confidence that recent efforts to reduce overcrowding including the forcible transfer of 40 inmates to a Mississippi prison last week would satisfy the courts. (Los Angeles Times)
Court: Address prison crowding Jul 24, 2007
This court would like nothing more than to have the three-judge court be able to enter a consent judgment without the need for a prisoner release order, Henderson wrote in his opinion. He acknowledged that releasing inmates early would be a radical step, particularly given the size of California's prison system. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ex-trustees to repay $300K to pension plan Jul 20, 2007
A consent judgment requiring the payment was granted to the U.S. Department of Labor, which sued the former trustees for violating the Employee Retirement income Security Act. The governmental agency said the seven trustees used pension assets to buy notes from Buffalo Color's parent company, The notes were later deemed worthless. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
State hospital psychiatrists to get raises May 22, 2007
The four oldest of the five state hospitals have been operating under federal scrutiny since a federal consent judgment last year laid out vast problems with patient care and a detailed plan to correct them. The judgment calls for staffing levels far greater than now exist. (Los Angeles Times)
Pizza Magia regroups after settling Papa John's lawsuit Apr 25, 2007
It's unclear to what extent Pizza Magia will have to make changes in its operations as a result of a consent judgment, entered in June 17, because no parties involved are allowed to comment publicly on the specifics of the court action and settlement agreement. Pizza Magia regroups and grows. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Fla. Attorney Who Was Fired by Client Wins Cut of Contingency Fee Apr 24, 2007
Jay was hired in 1996 to represent George Kates in an effort to collect a $1 million consent judgment. Kates' former lawyer, James Robinson at the now-defunct Miami firm Spence Payne Massington l, won the judgment and advised Kates to enter into the consent judgment. (Law.com)
Hooters of Troy Demands a Vote Apr 13, 2007
ATLANTA, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Hooters of America announced that it is demanding that the Troy City Council vote at the April 16 Council meeting on the Consent Judgment negotiated between Hooters of America and the City in January ... Twice before the Company has asked for the January Consent Judgment to be put on the agenda and each time the Council has avoided voting on it ... After the judge ruled in late February to allow the suit to stand, the Council again placed the January... (PR Newswire)
Death row man agrees to pay damages Mar 22, 2007
The payment was made in a consent judgment to settle a civil suit filed by Lee Good Yews husband Chan Kok Heng, 53, and brother, Lee Guat Chee, against 54-year-old Kenneth ... Justice Datuk Tee Ah Sing recorded the consent judgment in chambers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Uganda: Judge, Former Minister Named in Land Scam Mar 21, 2007
When the occupants refused to vacate the property and the Government tried to stop the sale, Park Royal "colluded" with Margaret Oguli and Sam Serwanga, representing the Attorney General, to reach a consent judgment. Oguli proposed that the occupants be paid money so that they vacate the premises in favour of Park Royal. (allAfrica.com)
Feud on Falls Road Mar 21, 2007
In July 2005, Circuit Court Judge Robert Cadigan issued a consent judgment ordering that Automotive Emporium, doing business as Valley Services Company or Lutherville Collision and Truck Center, could not paint or repair passenger vehicles or use the Falls Road site as a drop-off point for cars to be repaired elsewhere. Cadigan also ordered that a sign be posted telling people not to drop off their cars. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Tangi Parish School Board: It never said no to non-Christian prayers Mar 14, 2007
The other two judges agreed and disagreed with different parts of Barksdale's ruling in the case, which began in 2003 and led to both a consent judgment and continued court fights in the ensuing years. Both the board and the ACLU appealed different parts of the Dec. 15 ruling. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Honeywell hit with $500K fine Feb 24, 2007
According to a consent judgment between Goddard's office and the ADEQ, Honeywell will pay the fine after ADEQ inspectors discovered in September 2005 that the Honeywell Aircraft Landing Systems facility near Kingman was operating two gas-fired hazardous waste thermal treatment units without the required hazardous waste treatment permit. Honeywell's Kingman facility is an FAA-certified repair and overhaul station for aircraft wheels and brakes. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Wal-Mart to Pay $33 million for Overtime Violations Jan 26, 2007
However, the Consent Judgment says Wal-Mart "expressly denies any liability for the allegations set forth in the Complaint, any wrongdoing and liability whatsoever under the FLSA or any other law, or that any of the facts that Plaintiff has alleged or could have alleged are true. However, this does not preclude the Department of Labor from relying on this Judgment in any future enforcement action, including any action alleging repeat or willful violations of the FLSA.". In the Consent Judgment,... (WSJA.com, AL)
Florida settles with Bayer over drug dangers Jan 24, 2007
The settlement, filed Tuesday in Broward County in the form of a consent judgment, is awaiting approval from a circuit judge. In addition to Florida, participating states are Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Kansas, Kentucky, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Commentary: What Is the Proper Level of Judicial Review for Mergers? Jan 17, 2007
The amendments also allowed courts to evaluate the impact that the consent judgment might have on market competition and whether any ambiguity exists in the consent judgment. At press time, the outcome of Sullivan's proceedings was unknown, but sideline spectators wonder whether the case will change the role of courts operating under the "new and improved" Tunney Act and whether courts may consider the need for remedies for violations not alleged in the complaint. (Law.com)
Dealer agrees to $15K fine for consumer fraud Jan 15, 2007
In the consent judgment filed in Sedgwick County District Court on Jan. 4, the car dealer admits violating the Kansas Consumer Protection Act and agreed to pay. $10,000 in fines, $5,000 for each ad. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Internet "Yellow Pages" Directory Misled Consumers Jan 14, 2007
Nixon obtained a consent judgment in Cole County against Anaheim-based Yellow Pages Inc. (YPI) requiring YPI to pay full restitution to consumers who file complaints and stop certain marketing practices that Nixon says are deceptive. The order follows a restitution order last month in a 34-state settlement led by Missouri against an unrelated Nevada company, YP.com, which used similar tactics as YPI.. (Saint Louis Front Page)
