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Cleveland Area Companies and Owners Agree to Pay $100,000 for Past Environmental Violations

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that the former land owners, business owner, and construction company involved in the operation and the demolition of the now-defunct DLH Plating on Cleveland’s east side will pay $100,000 total for past air pollution and hazardous waste violations.

6/30/2014

Ohio Attorney General DeWine Announces Indictment Against Nursing Home, Owner

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that aspecial grand jury has indicted the owner of a Zanesville nursing home, as well as the nursing home itself, on multiple charges, including Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity.

6/27/2014

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Restitution from Home Improvement Contractor

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against the owner and operator of A1 Brick Work, a Columbus-area home-improvement contractor accused of violating the Consumer Sales Practices Act and the Home Solicitation Sales Act.

6/25/2014

Attorney General DeWine Warns of Storm-Chasing Contractors Following Severe Weather

Following the storms that affected parts of the state yesterday, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is reminding consumers to research any contractors who offer to repair their homes.

6/24/2014

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Consumer Restitution from Online Clothing Seller

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against the operator of Sludgefaktory, an online seller of post-apocalyptic gothic clothing, according to the business' website. The lawsuit accuses owner Chaunce A. Dawes of failing to deliver products to consumers.

6/20/2014

Attorney General DeWine Announces Lawsuit Against Deal Website

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Giviton, LLC, a now-defunct Columbus business that sold deal vouchers to consumers.

6/18/2014

Attorney General DeWine Announces Ohio SunTrust Customers to Receive $1.8 Million as Part of $550 Million National Foreclosure, Mortgage Servicing Settlement

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio is part of the $550 million multi-state settlement with SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. The settlement was agreed to by 49 states, the District of Columbia, The U.S. Department of Justice, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

6/17/2014

Preble County Attorney Sentenced to Prison, Must Pay $208,000 in Restitution

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that a Preble County attorney was sentenced to spend time in prison after an investigation found that he stole more than $200,000 from multiple residents while acting as their financial guardian.

6/17/2014

Attorney General DeWine Applauds Signing of Military Identity Theft Legislation

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today applauded the signing of legislation that establishes harsher penalties for those who commit identity fraud and theft against active-duty service members and their spouses.

6/16/2014

Indictments Issued in Harrison Township EMS Case

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that a Muskingum County Grand Jury has indicted seven former Harrison Township Emergency Medical Services board members on allegations that they operated a criminal enterprise by improperly using hundreds of thousands of dollars in funds from the nonprofit organization.

6/13/2014
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