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Sate of Colorado v. George Sackey, DOB 1/17/1956

Press Release:
2/16/2017

State of Colorado v. Western Barn Company, LLC: Quality Barn Builders, LLC; Daryl Bruce Jurgens, an individual; Ryan Jurgens, an individual; Birgit Jurgens, an individual; Cynthia Jurgens, an individual.

District Court, County of El Paso, State of Colorado

Press Release:
03/23/2017

Case No
2017CV30182

The states of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia v. The Western Union Company.

Press Release:
1/31/2017

In addition to this settlement with the states, Western Union also settled claims related to fraud-induced transfers with the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice that was announced on January 19, 2017. As part of those related settlements, Western Union has agreed to pay $586M to a fund that the Department of Justice will administer to provide refunds to victims of fraud induced wire transfers nationwide, including Colorado victims. Information for victims will soon be posted on the Department of Justice website at https://www.justice.gov/criminal-afmls/remission.

State of Colorado v. Highlands Resorts at Christie Lodge, LLC; Sedona Pines, LLC; Marketing Decisions, Inc.; Interactive Marketing Solutions US, Inc.; True Incentive, LLC; Customer Service Network Group, LLC; and Greg Penrod; Edward “Todd” Herrick; David Wagner; Heather Wagner; Joseph McGrail; Sean Kelly; Gary Baron; and Taylor Billington, individually.

District Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado

Case No
2016CV34399

State of Colorado v. Karen P. Kealy, an individual; Summit Legal Consultants, PLLC, a foreign entity; and Summit Law Group, d/b/a Summit Legal Consultants, a foreign entity.

Case No
2016CV31094

State of Colorado v. Kevin Ryder, an individual; Innersol Global, LLC; Guaranteed Solar, LLC; Rize Power LLC

Press Releases:
01/13/2017

Case No
2016CV031812

State of Colorado v. Alejandro “Alex” Javalera, Jr. and Carol Javalera.

Defendants Alex and Carol Javalera (“Defendants”) are husband and wife, and together registered a number of carpet installation businesses with the Colorado Secretary of State, including Alex Carpets, LLC, Alex Carpet, LLC, and American Carpet, LLC. Defendants also registered three trade names with the Secretary of State, Alex Carpets, Alex Carpets & More, and Budget Flooring and Wood. Defendants have also represented themselves to consumers as Budget Flooring, although upon information and belief, that entity was registered with the Secretary of State by an individual with no known relation to Defendants. Defendants have most recently been doing business as Alex Carpets & More, Budget Flooring and Wood, or Budget Flooring.

Case No
2016CV33202

U.S. Department of Education: Notice of Increased Oversight

*Please note this notice is being posted for informational purposes only. Consumers who have questions relating to this notice should contact the U.S. Department of Education.

If you believe you have been victimized by educational fraud or if you wish to report suspicious activity, please file a report here.

Case No
U.S. Department of Education Notice

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming v. Barclays Bank PLC and Barclays Capital Inc.

Press Release:

08/08/2016

United States ex rel. Sanofi-Aventis US LLC v. Mylan Inc., et al.

United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Press Release:
08/29/2017

Case No
16-CV-11572

The States of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming v. Barr Laboratories, Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., and Cephalon, Inc.

Press Releases:
11/17/2016
06/06/2017

The settlement included $35 million to compensate eligible consumers who may have been harmed by the alleged conduct.

Originally, the deadline for consumers to file claims or object to the settlement was Thursday, April 13, 2017. At the State’s request, the Court granted an extension of the time to file a claim or object to the settlement. The new deadline is June 25, 2017.

For more information or to obtain a claim form, visit www.StateAGProvigilSettlement.com or call 1-877-236-1413.

State of Colorado v. CashCall, Inc., WS Funding, LLC, Delbert Services Corporation, and J. Paul Reddam

Press Release:
06/08/2016

Case No
2013CV35455

State of Colorado v. 123Mountain.com, Inc., 123Mountain@Lakewood, LLC, 123Mountain@Frisco, LLC, International Rocky Trade, Inc., Inc., d/b/a “123Mountain;” and Summit Peak, Inc., Summit Wearhouse, Inc., Ski Angel US, Inc., and Oliver Goumas a/k/a Oliver Goumas and Anna Sofia Goumas , individually.

Case No
2016CV030045

State of Colorado v. Kelly James Schnorenberg, DOB: 3/30/1959

District Court, Douglas County

Note: An arrest or indictment is not evidence that the defendant committed the crime(s) charged. The defendant is presumed innocent until the government meets its burden of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt in court.

Press Release:
03/15/2016

The United States, and the States of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, the Commonwealths of Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia, and the District of Columbia v. HSBC North America Holdings Inc., HSBC Bank USA, N.A., HSBC Finance Corporation, and HSBC Mortgage Services Inc.

Press Releases:
02/05/2016

Additional Information:
HSBC has provided the following information for contacting HSBC if a customer has a question related to the NMS:

For loans serviced by HSBC Bank USA, N.A., inquiries should be addressed to 1-866-435-7085 or your Case Manager.

For loans serviced by HSBC Mortgage Services, Household Finance, or Beneficial, inquiries should be addressed to 1-800-333-7023 or your single point of contact.

State of Colorado v. Brian S. Kennedy a/k/a Eric Reinhard, Melvin Simmons, Brad Sullivan and Steve Neece, individually; ATG Solutions, Inc.; National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives, Inc. (NAPSR), and National Association of Medical Sales Representatives, Inc. (NAMSR)

District Court, City and County of Denver Colorado

Additional Information:

The Attorney General’s settlement requires Brian Kennedy and his companies, NAMSR and NAPSR, to reimburse the more than 500 Colorado consumers with whom he did business since 2010. Defendants will contact consumers by email and mail and fully reimburse all Colorado consumers by July 12, 2016. Defendants set up a dedicated phone line and email account to facilitate reimbursements: 800-205-9489 and returns@medicalsalescareer.com.

Consumers may call the Attorney General’s Office at 720-508-6890 with any questions about this settlement.

Case No
2016CV30008

State of Colorado v. Eddie Wayne Johnson, DOB: 1/30/1952

District Court, County of Logan, Colorado

Press Releases:
03/27/2017
01/19/2017

Case No
15CR306

Education Management Corporation
State of Colorado v. Education Management Corporation, Argosy University of California, LLC, South University, LLC, Brown Mackie Education II LLC, The Art Institutes International II LLC, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, LLC, Argosy Education Group, Inc., The Art Institute of Colorado Springs LLC, and The Art Institute of Colorado, Inc.

Information regarding the impact of the closure of Argosy University and Art Institute on federal student loans

Colorado students may be eligible to have their federal student loans used to attend an Argosy University and the Art Institute cancelled and may be eligible to have amounts already paid on those loans reimbursed.

On March 8, 2019, Argosy and Art Institute announced their closure, effective immediately. Federal regulations provide that students who are actively enrolled in a school that closes, or students who withdrew up to 120 days before the school closed, and were not able to complete their program of study, can apply for a discharge of their federal student loans used to attend the closed school (a “Closed School Discharge”).

More information on the process for applying for a Closed School Discharge is available on the Department of Education’s closure website: https://StudentAid.gov/closures.

Importantly, when considering options, students should know that completing a comparable program of study through another school could disqualify one from receiving a Closed School Discharge. For example, if a student decides to complete a clinical psychology program at another school and transfer to another school’s clinical psychology using credits earned at Argosy, that student may not be eligible for a Closed School Discharge of Argosy federal loans. For some people, having their loans discharged will be preferable to continuing their programs of study and being obligated to repay the student loan debt accrued. Students should carefully consider options and personal finances before applying for a Closed School Discharge or continuing a program of study at another school.

To receive a Closed School Discharge, students must submit an application to their loan servicer. A copy of the application form can be obtained from the loan servicer or download one here: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/closed-school-loan-discharge-form.pdf. If needed, students can determine their current loan servicer and check how much is currently owed in federal debt at https://nslds.ed.gov/nslds/nslds_SA/. Should students decide to apply for a Closed School Discharge of federal loans, students should contact their loan servicer with any questions related to the application and Closed School Discharge process.

Case Summary

After a full investigation of EDMC and its subsidiary schools, the multistate reached a settlement of its claims. The settlement enjoins EDMC from engaging in deceptive admissions practices, requires calculation and disclosure of a specific job placement rate, restricts enrollment into programs that lack needed accreditation, and a multitude of disclosures. The multistate settlement forgives $102,789,100 in institutional student loans. In Colorado, this means that 1,249 students will receive $2,193,421 in loan forgiveness. There are no fees associated with applying for a Closed School Discharge.

Consumers with questions relating to eligibility within the terms of the order or have additional questions may wish to contact EDMC directly at: www.edmc.edu or by calling 1-855-725-4301.

Case No
2015CV34015

State of Colorado v. Spencer Olguin and John Olguin

Defendants Spencer and John Olguin are brothers who do business under various business names, including Prestige Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning, Prestige Carpet & Upholstery Care, Prestige Specialty Cleaning, and Prestige Carpet & Cleaning Co.

District Court, Elbert, Colorado

Press Releases:

11/10/2015

Case No
2015CV30093

State of Colorado v. County Line Vacuum & Appliance, Inc. DBA AAAA Television Electronic Vacuum & Appliance and Muhammed Murib, and Omar Murib, Individually.

Press Releases:
02/03/2016

Case Summary
On Wednesday, November 4, 2015, Colorado Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman filed a civil lawsuit and a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction and Asset Freeze against Centennial-based electronics repair store, County Line Vacuum & Appliance dba AAAA Television Electronics Vacuum & Appliance (“AAAA TEVA”), owner Muhammed Murib and sales manager Omar Murib. After a brief hearing, Arapahoe County District Court Judge Christopher C. Cross issued an Order granting the Temporary Restraining Order and Asset Freeze. On January 26th, 2016, a Preliminary Injunction was ordered against the Defendant’s.

The Order requires the Defendants to immediately cease all repairs and repair-related advertising. The Attorney General’s lawsuit alleges that AAAA TEVA grossed over $2 million dollars in 2014 through deceptive advertising and deceptive trade tactics. The lawsuit’s allegations include details of the Attorney General’s investigation which showed that the Defendants’ advertisements for “In-Home TV Repair” were the first result which appeared in response to Google searches for “tv repair” and similar search terms. Regarding Defendants’ “In-Home TV Repair” service, the lawsuit alleges that Defendants send untrained employees, posing as repairmen, into consumers’ homes for the sole purpose of getting consumers’ televisions back to their shop. The lawsuit alleges that once Defendants have consumers’ television or other electronic item in their shop, they claim that extensive repairs are necessary in order to charge exorbitant prices. The lawsuit alleges deceptive advertising as to all repair services offered by AAAA TEVA, including the Defendants’ advertisements for cracked television screen repair, projector repair, sewing machine and vacuum repair.

If you wish to report fraud or suspicious activity file a Fraud Report.

Case No
2015CV32600

State of Colorado v. Management Solution, LLC; William W. McKibbin, III; Kevin L. Cronin; and Mark E. Weiner, individuals collectively d/b/a Car Loan, LLC; AutoLoans, LLC; and Loan Servicing Solutions, LLC

District Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado

Case No
2015CV33628

State of Colorado v. Austin Home Ventures, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company dba Capital Asset Recovery dba Capital Realty; Bryan Jensen, individually; Ethan Eaton aka Ethan Graham, individually; Billy Fuston, individually; and Bailey Perez, individually.

District Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado

Press Releases:
08/23/2016

Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia and the District of Columbia v. Target Corporation.

United States District Court
District of Minnesota

For more information regarding the settlement, please visit the Target Settlement Agreement Website.

Press Release:
05/24/2017

State of Colorado v. Zanthia Woodard (a.k.a. Zanthia Finley), Jenea Cruz, Jordan Shead, Sorletta Capri Shead

District Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado

Press Releases:
08/14/2015

State of Colorado v. USA Discounters, LTD, d/b/a USA Living and d/b/a Fletcher’s Jewelers “USA Discounters”

Press Release:
07/17/2015
08/01/2016

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Attorneys General of Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin v. Chase Bank USA N.A. and Chase Bankcard Services Inc.

Press Releases:
07/08/2015

State of Colorado v. Daniel Scott Sullivan, DOB: 07/16/1969

Press Release:
06/22/2015
03/08/2017

Case No
15CR1803

Federal Trade Commission; and the States of Alabama; Alaska; Arizona; Arkansas; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Idaho; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Minnesota; Mississippi; Missouri; Montana; Nebraska; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Vermont; Virginia; Washington; West Virginia; Wisconsin; and Wyoming; and the District of Columbia v. Cancer Fund of America, Inc., also d/b/a Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Fund, a Delaware corporation; Cancer Support Services, Inc., a District of Columbia corporation; Children’s Cancer Fund of America, Inc., an Arizona corporation; The Breast Cancer Society, Inc., also d/b/a The Breast Cancer Society of America, a Delaware corporation; James Reynolds, Sr., individually and in his capacity as an officer or director of Cancer Fund of America, Inc.; Kyle Effler, individually and in his capacities as an officer or director of Cancer Fund of America, Inc., and Cancer Support Services, Inc.; Rose Perkins, individually and in her capacity as an officer or director of Children’s
Cancer Fund of America, Inc.; and James Reynolds, II, a/k/a James Reynolds, Jr., individually and in his capacity as an officer or director of The Breast Cancer Society, Inc.

United States District Court for the District of Arizona

Press Releases:
05/19/2015
03/30/2016

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Attorneys General of the other 49 states and the District of Columbia also announced settlements with Verizon.

Press Release:
05/12/2015

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Attorneys General of all 50 states and the District of Columbia v. Sprint Mobile.

Press Release:
05/12/2015

State of Colorado v. Peak Resolution, LLC dba P.R. Associates, LLC and/or Peak Resolution Services and/or The Law Office P.R. Associates; Daniel Cane; and Christopher Hagerman

District Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado

Press Release:
04/05/2017

Case No
2015CV31639

State of Colorado v. Freedom Stores, Inc. d/b/a Freedom Furniture & Electronics, Military Credit Services, LLC, and Freedom Acceptance Corporation.

District Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado

Press Release:
05/08/2015
08/01/2016

State of Colorado v. 212 Home, Inc. d/b/a Denver Air Duct and Eliran Raviv, individually

Denver County District Court

Press Releases:
04/08/2015

Case No
2015CV31093