According to the Consumer Scorecard released today by the Department of Public Utility Control (Department), the Department’s Consumer Services Unit (CSU) received fewer consumer complaints per 100,000 customers during calendar year 2010 from customers of: Thames Valley Communications, United Illuminating, Connecticut Natural Gas, Cox Connecticut Telecommunications, Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut and Viridian Energy...
Attorney General George Jepsen named two new associate attorneys general as part of a reorganization of senior staff attorneys to improve management and operations across the Office of the Attorney General. The changes were announced to the office Wednesday and take effect April 14. “Over the past couple of months, I have met with...
Genetically Modified Foods- The Pros, the Cons, the Controversy Most people are unaware that they are consuming genetically engineered foods, and this is prevalent with Connecticut residents because we do not have labeling laws to inform consumers about foods that have been genetically modified. Labeling products containing GMOs recently passed the Connecticut states legislator’s...
The Connecticut Insurance Department is warning consumers to be wary of anyone trying to sell you health insurance. Make sure they are licensed to do business in Connecticut. Insurance Commissioner Thomas B. Leonardi said the Department has identified several unlicensed or unauthorized entities that have been known to market health insurance, limited medical plans...