2007 News Releases

December 2007 News Releases

December 31, 2007

Nixon’s Consumer Protection Division recovers record $9.2 million in consumer restitution in 2007 through mediation

December 28, 2007

Nixon says proposed court orders will help Carthage Humane Society get back on right track

December 28, 2007

Additions to Attorney General's Web page during 2007 illustrate Nixon's commitment to open government

December 28, 2007

Financial fraud, credit and debt issues top list of consumer complaints to Attorney General’s Office in 2007

December 27, 2007

Nixon takes action to stop pollution of Table Rock Lake

December 27, 2007

Nixon recovers $780,722 from Missouri inmates for the cost of their care in 2007; five-year total tops $3.6 million

December 21, 2007

Kansas City non-profit agency will complete $400,000 in environmental projects, pay $50,000 penalty to resolve concerns about asbestos removal at Citadel Plaza project

December 20, 2007

Preliminary injunction extends freeze on assets of Joplin promoter; another defendant added to lawsuit

December 20, 2007

Nixon brings tax charges against Oklahoma drywall contractor

December 20, 2007

Jury keeps Clay County man committed as sexually violent predator after Nixon opposes his release

December 19, 2007

Nixon seeks applications for regional board to oversee funding from Ameren settlement for tourism, economic development

December 19, 2007

Nixon proposes law to sanction employers who hire illegal immigrants, provide incentives to citizens who assist law enforcement efforts

December 18, 2007

Rebates and extended warranties — Nixon offers tips for holiday shoppers

December 17, 2007

Nixon convicts Lake-area developer who employed undocumented workers; Defendant pays more than $980,000

December 14, 2007

Nixon shuts down activities of southwest Missouri company that scammed consumers; victims to receive $70,653 in restitution

December 13, 2007

Nixon obtains judgment closing fraudulent “credit repair” service until it complies with Missouri law; $122,000 in restitution and penalties ordered

December 13, 2007

Nixon announces agreement on Sikeston cemeteries; new owners will address obligations to consumers

December 13, 2007

Nixon, Moore file felony charges against man accused of falsely soliciting Springfield businesses for charities

December 12, 2007

Nixon settles with Wright County pawn shop over faulty business practices; consumers to receive $5,050 restitution

December 11, 2007

Charge filed against disbarred attorney for allegedly representing himself as general counsel for a business

December 11, 2007

Nixon obtains continuance of restraining order against Joplin promoter of canceled Godstock concert, postponed KC tattoo event

December 10, 2007

Scam artists targeting local credit union customers in KC area with phone scam, Nixon warns

December 10, 2007

Nixon reaches agreement with Florida telemarketer over No Call violations; Marketlinkx Direct pays $15,000 penalty

December 10, 2007

Nixon warns consumers to watch for fraud, price gouging after ice storm

December 7, 2007

Farmington fire extinguisher salesman to comply with law, pay $3,696 restitution in settlement with Nixon

December 7, 2007

Nixon reaches agreement with Branson travel agency over No Call violations; Vacations4U to pay $15,000 penalty

December 6, 2007

Online quizzes from Attorney General Nixon help Missourians test their consumer skills

December 6, 2007

Nixon will appeal federal court decision that stops enforcement of Missouri law prohibiting protests at military funerals

December 6, 2007

Nixon requests Public Counsel to immediately seek recusal of PSC Chairman in Aquila merger case

December 5, 2007

Two St. Louis County travel agents indicted on criminal charges at request of Nixon

December 5, 2007

Nixon obtains $5,000 judgment against Gateway to a Cure defendant, who is barred from future fundraising or raffles

December 5, 2007

Scam artists targeting Central Bank customers in mid-Missouri with phone scam, Nixon warns

December 4, 2007

Nixon to join attorneys general on U.S. Supreme Court brief in support of Second Amendment rights

December 4, 2007

Nixon, instrumental in revitalization of Black Archives, helps in groundbreaking ceremony in Kansas City

December 3, 2007

Scam artists targeting Empire Bank customers in the Ozarks with phone scam, Nixon warns

December 3, 2007

Nixon reaches agreement with Tickets Now; broker to comply with consumer protection laws, pay $2,500

December 3, 2007

Playing your cards right - Nixon offers advice for holiday gift card buyers

December 3, 2007

Nixon obtains order freezing assets of Joplin promoter of canceled Godstock concert, postponed KC tattoo event

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