Category: Govt.
Peachtree Playthings Plastic Fork And Spoon Sets Recalled
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, recall of the Scooby Doo, Tweety and Batman Fork and Spoon Sets, manufactured in China for Peachtree Playthings, of Atlanta, Georgia. Consumers should stop using these recalled products immediately. The middle two (2) prongs of the plastic [...]
Blumenthal Sues Credit Rating Agencies, Alleging That Misconduct Enabled Economic Downturn
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today sued two of the nation’s largest credit rating agencies — Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s — for knowingly assigning tainted credit ratings to risky investments backed by sub-prime loans.
Blumenthal said Moody’s and S&P’s alleged misconduct enabled the worst economic downturn in the nation since The Great Depression.
The lawsuits, unique and [...]
Hartford Towing Policy Reformed As The Result of Federal Suits
In a major victory for consumers in Connecticut, Hartford has agreed in federal court to reform its towing policies, reducing the amount towing victims have to pay, and requiring Hartford Police officers to finally follow their long-standing internal towing policies.
Without admitting any intentional wrongdoing, Hartford officials went into federal court late Monday where U.S. District [...]
Allreds Design Baby Bracelets And Pacifier Clips Recalled Due To Lead Hazard
HARTFORD – March 8 – The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s voluntary recall of Allreds Design Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips due to lead hazard. Consumers should cease using the above noted recalled products immediately.
These products were manufactured in the United States by Allreds Design [...]
Social Security Secrets: Part 9, Last Of Series
Today we conclude our series, crucial to anyone approaching age 62 or older, on Social Security.
It is tremendously complicated, especially for couples when they both have worked. The Maffe Financial Group has specialists who have closely studied the ins and outs of Social Security and have allowed me to videotape a [...]
Conn Officials Ask Regulators To Fine AT&T For Allegedly Failing To Provide Repair & Compliance Data
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Consumer Counsel Mary J. Healey today asked the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) to fine AT&T for ignoring three DPUC orders since June to explain why it has failed since 2001 to meet state phone repair requirements and submit a compliance plan.
The Communications Workers of America Local 1298 also [...]
Are You Worried About Giving Your Pet Treats Made in China?
A man is worried about his dog’s treats. A woman frets over her new dinnerware. The problem? Because of safety concerns, they fear the label, “Made in China.”
Millions $$$ Await Those Who Have Yet To File 2006 Federal Tax Returns
Unclaimed refunds totaling approximately $18.7 million are awaiting about 15,500 Connecticut taxpayers who did not file a federal income tax return for 2006. To collect the money, a return for 2006 must be filed with the IRS no later than April 15, 2010.
“In Connecticut, the IRS estimates that half of those who could claim refunds [...]
Census Workers At Your Door: Make Sure They Are Who They Claim
Official 2010 Census forms from the U.S. Census Bureau will soon appear in mailboxes across Connecticut and Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr. has some advice for residents about providing information to door-to-door census takers.
“The official U.S. Census survey is being mailed out later this month and will most likely be at your home in [...]
Charter Oak Health Plan Has Hospitals In All Ct Counties
Ct Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced that — following his recent agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) — there is now a hospital from every county in the state participating in the state’s Charter Oak Health Plan for the uninsured. (press release)
Since reaching agreement with Anthem in late January, three hospitals critical to [...]
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