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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and THE STATES OF COLORADO, GEORGIA, MICHIGAN, NORTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, AND WASHINGTON, ex rel. JULIANNE NUNNELLY and MATTHEW SHANKS, Plaintiffs, v. REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., Defendant.

ASSURANCE OF DISCONTINUANCE/VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE with Valvoline, LLC, Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising Inc., & VGP Holdings LLC.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Plaintiff vs. MULUEMEBET TASEW and 25632 EAST INDORE DRIVE, AURORA, COLORADO 80016, Defendants

STATE OF COLORADO ex rel. PHILIP J. WEISER, ATTORNEY GENERAL Plaintiff, v. GEE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC AND CHRISTOPHER LANDON EOFF, d/b/a CBDDY, Defendants.

STATE OF COLORADO, ex rel. PHILIP J. WEISER, ATTORNEY GENERAL Plaintiff, v. JOHNSON & JOHNSON. Defendant.

Settlement with Workplace Compliance Services.

STATE OF COLORADO, ex rel. PHILIP J. WEISER, ATTORNEY GENERAL Plaintiff, v. FIRST CHOICE PROCESSING.INC.; PERSONAL CAREPACKAGES AND MORE; DIRECT USE MARKETING INC.; PRIORITY CHOICE MARKETING INC.; and DURAND KELBY TOVAR, an individual Defendants.

Settlement reached with AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Cricket, T-Mobile, Cellco Partnership, and TracFone Wireless.

STATE OF COLORADO, ex rel. PHILIP J. WEISER, Attorney General, Plaintiff, v. U.S. ANESTHESIA PARTNERS OF COLORADO, INC., Defendants.

STATE OF COLORADO, ex rel. PHILIP J. WEISER, ATTORNEY GENERAL, Plaintiff, v. THE KROGER CO.; ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC.; and C&S WHOLESALE GROCERS, LLC, Defendants

In the Matter of PROSPER MARKETPLACE, INC

STATE OF COLORADO, ex rel. PHILIP J. WEISER, ATTORNEY GENERAL v. PUBLICIS HEALTH, LLC

In the matter of TrueAccord Corp.

COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, RESTITUTION, AND CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES against STRATFS, LLC et al.

STATE OF COLORADO, ex rel. PHILIP J. WEISER, ATTORNEY GENERAL; MICHAEL T. DOUGHERTY, DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, v. POPULUM REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC d/b/a FOUR STAR REALTY, FOUR STAR REALTY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; TACONIC COMPANIES, LLC

In the matter of Towing Holdings, LLC

In re Google Play Consumer Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 3:20-cv-05761-JD
State of Utah et al. v. Google LLC et al., Case No. 3:21-cv-05227-JD

In the matter of the investigation of MoneyLion Technologies, Inc.

In the matter of Omni Hotels Managemet Corp. Resort Fees

In the matter of Touchstone Partners, Inc.

In the matter of MoneyLion Technologies, Inc.

In the matter of Meta Platforms, Inc.

In the matter of ACI Worldwide Corp. and ACI Payments, Inc.

In the matter Inmediata Health Group, LLC and Inmediata Technologies, LLC

In the matter of Blackbaud, Inc.

In the matter of Broomfield Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC

In the matter of Choice Hotels International, Inc. Resort Fees

In the matter of Tempoe, LLC

In the matter of Parking Revenue Recovery Service, Inc. (PRRS)

In the Matter of ROOMSTER CORP

State of Colorado v. Visual Prop Studios, LLC, d/b/a PROPDOKS: and ERDIS MOOR, aka ERDIS MOORE III, an individual.

In the Matter of CORNERSTONE DOC PREP LLC

In the Matter of Walmart, Inc.

In the Matter of Avid Telecom

In the Matter of DUVERA BILLING SERVICES, LLC DBA EASYPAY FINANCE.

STATE OF COLORADO v. JUUL LABS, INC.

In the Matter of JIM MORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.

In the Matter of NORMAN & CO., INC.

In the Matter of NATIONAL AUTO CARE CORPORATION

In the Matter of Flatirons medical billing

In the matter of the investigation of CanvasCredit Union

In the matter of the investigation of Bellco Credit Union

In the matter of AMERICOR FUNDING, INC., CREDIT9, INC., and BANIR GANATRA

In the Matter of CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc.

In the Matter of Google LLC

State of Colorado v. Boobies Rock!., Inc., a/ka The Se7ven Group, a California corporation, Say No 2 Cancer, and Adam Cole Shryock, individually.

District Court – Denver County

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07/02/2013

01/30/2014

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11/09/2022

Case No
2013-CV-032857

In the Matter of SAFE-GUARD PRODCUTS INTERNATIONAL LLC

In the Matter of the State of Colorado (“the State”) and Essilor International, Essilor of America, Inc., Essilor Laboratories of America, Inc., and Essilor Instruments USA (collectively, “Essilor”), collectively, “the Parties.”

In the Matter of Savory Spice Shop Data Breach

In the Matter of Carnival Corporation Data Breach

In the Matter of PFIZER INC. COPAYMENT COUPON

In the Matter of Red Rocks Credit Union Gap Insurance

In the Matter of Comcast Corporation HD Fee

STATE OF COLORADO v. INTUIT, INC.

STATE OF COLORADO v. MOUNTAIN VIEW PUBLISHERS, LLC

STATE OF COLORADO v. ONE CONNECTION LLC; MALENI MUNGUIA; a/k/a MALENI MUNGUIA-ZAMORA, a/k/a MALENI MUNJIA, and NOELY DIAZ, individuals BOB’S LP GAS, INC.; and ROBERT SIVERS, an individual

STATE OF COLORADO v. NAVIENT CORPORATION; NAVIENT SOLUTIONS, LLC; PIONEER CREDIT RECOVERY, INC.; and GENERAL REVENUE CORPORATION

STATE OF COLORADO v. BOB’S LP GAS, INC.; and ROBERT SIVERS, an individual

STATE OF COLORADO v SEMA CONSTRUCTION INC

STATE OF COLORADO v. Westerra Credit Union

STATE OF COLORADO v LOVELAND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SIEGFRIED EMME

STATE OF COLORADO v. STUBHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation

State of Colorado v.Santander Consumer USA, INC.

STATE OF COLORADO v. CENTURYLINK, INC.; CENTURYTEL BROADBAND SERVICES, LLC; CENTURYTEL OF COLORADO, INC.; QWEST BROADBAND SERVICES, INC.; QWEST CORPORATION; CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC; CENTURYTEL OF EAGLE, INC.; CENTURYTEL TELEVIDEO, INC.; and EL PASO COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY.

For more information, please review our settlement FAQ’s.

STATE OF COLORADO v. IMPACT MOBILE HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.

STATE OF COLORADO v. DIRECTV, LLC

STATE OF COLORADO v. EF INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE, INC. d/b/a EF EDUCATIONAL TOURS, AND EF EXPLORE AMERICA, INC.

STATE OF COLORADO v. PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY d/b/a FEDLOAN SERVICING

State of Colorado v. American Assurance Corporation

STATE OF COLORADO v. ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS GROUP, LLC; PUBLISHERS PARTNERSHIP SERVICES, LLC; CUSTOMER PUBLICATION SERVICES, LLC; ENDEAVOR DAILY, LLC; DENNIS SIMPSON CONSULTING; REALITY KATS, LLC; LORI BOWMAN, an individual; JOHN ACKERMANN, an individual; and DENNIS SIMPSON, an individual

State of Colorado v. Voyageurs International, LTD

State of Colorado v. McKinsey & Company

State of Colorado v. Nationwide Medical Supply, Inc.

State of Colorado v. Facebook, Inc.

Consent Judgment – In the matter of Nationstar Mortgage LLC, D/B/A Mr. Cooper

Assurance of Voluntary Compliance – In the matter of Home Depot U.S.A and The Home Depot, Inc.

Assurance of Discontinuance – In the matter of Kingsley Management Corp; KMC 56 LLC (Front Range); Kimberly Hills, LLC; Arbordale Acres, LLC; Friendly Village of the Rockies, LCC; Friendly Village of Aurora, LLC; Casa Estates, LLC; and Lamplighter VIllage, LLC.

Global settlement framework in the matter of Mallinckrodt (MNK), its subsidiaries, and certain other affiliates.

Press Release: October, 12, 2020

Assurance of Discontinuance and Voluntary Complaince – In the matter of Anthem, Inc.

State of Colordao v. C.R. Bard, Inc.

State of Colordao v. Fit Turf, Inc., a Michigan Corporation; and Paul K. Wagner

Assurance of Discontinuance – In the matter of Cole Evans, Kiss Industries, LLC, LTD Industries LLC and MBCE Holdings LLC

State of Colorado v. American Honda Motor CO., INC. and Honda of America MFG., INC.

Assurance of Discontinuance – AVANT OF COLORADO, LLC; and MARLETTE FUNDING, LLC

Lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, focuses on 80 topical generic drugs that account for billions of dollars of sales in the United States. The complaint names 26 corporate defendants and 10 individual defendants.

Cease and Desist Notice – Red Tail Wellness Centers, LLC c/o Francis Ian Hollaman, D.C.

Cease and Desist Notice – Zvia Weight Loss & Medspa, LLC c/o Tom Higgins

Cease and Desist Notice – Happy River LLC D/B/A Functional Medical Center of Fort Collins

State Of Colorado Ex Jeffrey Bianchini, an individual, and Anthony Bianchini, an individual, d/b/a Thornton Cable, Broadway TV, DVR Cable Boxes, and JAM Enterprises.

State Of Colorado Ex Rel Philip J Weiser v. Randy Jensen Homecare, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company 2019CV30098 – District Court, Larimer County, Colorado

In 2018, the State of Colorado requested information from Randy Jensen HomeCare, LLC and Randy Jensen regarding possible violations of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act and the Colorado Foreclosure Protection Act. On February 4, 2019, the State filed an Application for Relief Under C.R.S. § 6-1-109 for Failure to Respond to Civil Law Enforcement Investigative Subpoena. On March 18, 2019, the Court granted the relief requested, prohibiting Randy Jensen HomeCare, LLC and Randy Jensen from engaging in or advertising that they engage in equity purchasing and foreclosure consulting activities until they comply with the subpoena.

State Of Colorado v The Results-Team.com, Inc. DBA Greater Good Company, Shawn Buigem, an individual; Douglas K. Simmons and Associates, PLLC, Galuszka Primiano and Simmons Law, PLLC DBA GPS Law Group, and Douglas K. Simmons, an individual.

The State of Colorado entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance and Discontinuance with Sierra Financial Services, Inc., d/b/a Omni Financial Services and its owner Jill Fisher to resolve its investigation into alleged violations of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act. The State alleges that, until at least January 2017, Sierra engaged in conduct that deceived small businesses looking for assistance to resolve outstanding tax debt by misrepresenting the costs of Sierra’s services, using bait and switch tactics, advertising services with the intent not to sell them as advertised, and failing to disclose material information concerning services. The State also alleges that Sierra engaged in unlawful telemarketing practices.

Under the terms of the Assurance, Sierra will implement business practices designed to address the State’s concerns and pay $1.5 million to the State to resolve the State’s claims, with $1 million deferred so long as Sierra and Fisher remain in compliance with the Assurance.

State of Colorado v. Career Education Corporation, American InterContinental University, Inc., and Colorado Technical University, Inc.

Press Release: 01/04/2019 | En Español

State of Colorado v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

Press Release: 12/28/2018 | En Español

Consumers with questions or concerns may contact Wells Fargo:
• Wells Fargo Redress website https://www.wellsfargo.com/commitment/redress/

• Unauthorized Accounts / Improper Retail Sales Practices: 1-844-931-2273

• Improper Renters and Life Insurance Referrals: 1-855-853-9638

• Force-Placed Collateral Protection Auto Insurance (“CPI”): 1-888-228-9735

• Guaranteed Asset/Auto Protection (“GAP”) Refunds: 1-844-860-6962

• Mortgage Interest Rate Lock Extension Fees: 1-866-385-5008

State of Colorado v. Colt Holdings, LLC, and Jordan Head, an individual.
The State of Colorado entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with Colt Holdings, LLC (“Colt Holdings”) and Jordan Head (“Head”) to resolve its investigation into alleged violations of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act. Janet Head is a manager and fifty percent member of Colt Holdings, Jeff Head is a fifty percent member of Colt Holdings, and Head is a manager of Colt Holdings.

The State alleges that Colt Holdings and Head acquired title to properties whose owners were behind in paying home owners’ association assessments and facing foreclosure. Colt Holdings and Head obtained title to these residences in foreclosure by making the winning bid at a sheriff’s foreclosure sale, getting a lien assignment, purchasing the property from the home owners’ association, or acting as an equity purchaser. Colt Holdings and Head then evicted the homeowners, came to an agreement where the homeowners left voluntarily, or rented the property back to the homeowners. While many homeowners signed third party authorizations allowing Colt Holdings and Head to access their mortgage loan accounts, they did so with the understanding that Colt Holdings and Head would make the mortgage payments or immediately pay off the mortgage loans. In some cases, Colt Holdings and Head did not make the monthly mortgage loan payments, which led to homeowners incurring late fees or going into default. Moreover, Colt Holdings did not pay off, assume, or otherwise refinance the mortgage loan until they sold the property to a third party – which could be many months later. Thus, while the homeowners no longer occupied or owned the property, they were still responsible for the underlying mortgage payments.

Colt Holdings and Head also acted as equity purchasers when they obtained title to at least three residences in foreclosure. The equity purchase agreements Colt Holdings and Head entered with homeowners, however, did not comply with the Colorado Foreclosure Protection Act in that they did not include numerous required terms and disclosures, explain that homeowners had a three-day right to cancel, or whether Colt Holdings or Head would be assuming the mortgage.

Additionally, in at least four instances, Colt Holdings and Head – in partnership with PoLuxe Homes, LLC and Paola Mendez, who entered a separate Assurance of Discontinuance with the State – offered to assist homeowners in obtaining overbids. The overbid is the difference between the amount a property sells for at a foreclosure sale and the amended bid amount. Although the courts forwarded the overbids to Colt Holdings and Head, they either did not give the funds to the homeowners or did so only after a lengthy delay. The overbids ranged from $8,000 to nearly $116,000.

Finally, the State alleges that Head represented himself as a real estate broker when he was not.

Under the terms of the Assurance, Colt Holdings and Head paid $193,800 to the State to resolve allegations of deceptive conduct. Colt Holdings and Head also agreed to perform the following as injunctive relief: (1) develop a policy for destroying or disposing of personal identifiable information in accordance with Colorado law; (2) cease and refrain from obtaining powers of attorney for homeowners; (3) cease and refrain from obtaining overbids and from assisting (or offering to assist) homeowners to obtain overbids; and (4) not take steps to evict homeowners until after they obtain legal title to the property.

The State will be giving all money obtained to injured homeowners as partial restitution.

See also Pro Luxe Homes, LLC, and Paola Mendez Altamirano aka Paola Mendez, an individual

State of Colorado v. Denver Custom Food Trucks, LLC; Denver Custom Food Trucks & R.E.D.; Brothers Custom Food Trucks LLC; Custom Mobile Kitchen Colorado, LLC: Restaurant Equipment Denver #2; Larry Perez, an Individual, and Rudy Martinez, an Individual.

Press Release:

12/12/2018 | En Español
03/14/2019 | En Español

Case No
2018CV034469

State of Colorado v. Pro Luxe Homes, LLC, and Paola Mendez Altamirano aka Paola Mendez, an individual.
The State of Colorado entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with PoLuxe Homes, LLC (“PoLuxe Homes”) and Paola Mendez (aka Paola Mendez Altamirano) to resolve its investigation into alleged violations of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act. Mendez is an agent member and manager of PoLuxe Homes.

The State alleges that PoLuxe Homes and Mendez worked with Colt Holdings, LLC and Jordan Head, who entered a separate Assurance of Discontinuance with the State, to obtain overbid funds in a deceptive manner. The overbid is the difference between the amount a property sells for at a foreclosure sale and the amended bid amount. In one instance, Head and Mendez obtained title to a property after making the winning bid at a sheriff’s foreclosure sale, and Mendez received the entire overbid.

Under the terms of the Assurance, PoLuxe Homes and Mendez paid $31,696.70 to the State to resolve allegations of deceptive conduct. PoLuxe Homes and Mendez also agreed to perform the following as injunctive relief: (1) develop a policy for destroying or disposing of personal identifiable information in accordance with Colorado law; (2) cease and refrain from obtaining overbids and from assisting (or offering to assist) homeowners to obtain overbids; and (3) not take steps to evict homeowners until after they obtain legal title to the property.

The State will be giving all money obtained to injured homeowners as partial restitution.

See also Colt Holdings, LLC, and Jordan Head, individually

State of Colorado v. Sunbelt Portfolios, LLC, David Sudduth, Ember Investments, LLC, Kenneth Gomez, Serendipity Real Estate Group, LLC, and 444, LLC

State of Colorado v. Gary Jule Dragul, DOB 05/07/1962

District Court, County of Arapahoe, Colorado

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:
04/25/2018

Case No
2018CR1092

State of Colorado v. Brelvis Consulting, LLC, d/b/a The Student Loan Help Center, A Florida LLC

District Court, CIty and County of Denver, Colorado

Case No
2018CV30672

State of Colorado v. General Motors Company

District Courty, City and County of Denver, Colorado

Press Release:
01/24/2018

Case No
2017CV33875

State of Colorado v. Shannon P. Murphy, DOB 4/10/1958

District Court, County of Teller, Colorado

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:
03/13/2018

Case No
17CR001

State of Colorado v. Sonya D. Camarco, DOB: 10/22/1971

District Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado

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:
09/26/2017

Case No
2017CR001

State of Colorado v. Michael Cronin Taylor, DOB 08/24/1968

District Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado

Press Release:
08/25/2017

Case No
2017CR452

State of Colorado v. Mile High Heath & Cooling, LLC; Mile High Heating and Cooling, LLC; Pikes Peak Heating and Cooling, LLC; Kevin Dykman, an individual; and Kasey Dykman, an individual.

District Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado

Press Releases:

08/23/2017
10/03/2017
08/08/2018

Additional Information:

The Colorado Attorney General’s Office is currently working to contact all consumers who may have had HVAC equipment installed by Mile High Heating & Cooling, LLC, Mile High Heating and Cooling, LLC and Pikes Peak Heating and Cooling, LLC. If you believe that your furnace, boiler heater, hot water heater, air conditioning unit or other HVAC equipment was installed by these companies, we recommend that you

Contact Xcel energy at 1-800-895-2999 if you suspect any form of gas leak.
Make sure that your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are functioning properly.
Contact your local building department to find out if a permit was obtained, and if not, how to have your HVAC equipment properly permitted and inspected.
Report it here.
Case No
44C60D66B8B76

State of Colorado v. William Bronchick individually and d/b/a LegalWiz, Bronchick & Associates, P.C., and Bronchick Consulting Group, LLC

District Court, Denver County, Colorado

Press Release:
06/07/2017

Case No
2017CV32034

State of Colorado v. Jones & Associates Law Group, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company

Distrcit Court, Mesa County, Colorado

Case No
17CV30150

The States of Alabama; Arizona; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Hawaii; Idaho; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Minnesota; Mississippi; Montana; Nebraska; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Pennsylvania; South Carolina; Tennessee; Utah; Vermont; Virginia; Washington; Wisconsin; and Wyoming v Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.; Citron Pharma, LLC; Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Mayne Pharma (USA), Inc.; Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

United States District Court for the District of Connecticut

Press Release:
03/09/2017

Case No
3:16-cv-02056-VLB

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