2008 Press Releases

(Phoenix, Ariz. – June 12, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced a $1.5 million settlement with South Carolina companies JK Harris and Company, LLC, and Financial Recovery System, LLC, resolving allegations that they misled…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – June 11, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Director Steve Owens today announced a $90,000 settlement with the Bradley Investment Company and its successor corporation, BXB…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – June 5, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced a $225,000 settlement with Bill Heard Chevrolet, Inc. – Scottsdale (Bill Heard). The settlement resolves allegations of deceptive advertising and sales practices, and…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – June 4, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced today that Walgreen Co. (Walgreens) has agreed to a multi-state settlement and will pay $35 million to resolve improper billing claims. Arizona’s share is $1,069,941,…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – June 3, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that Gregory B. Gill, 56, of Scottsdale, was sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by seven years probation. He was also ordered to pay more than $7.8 million in…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – June 3, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that Ryan Herndon, 32, of Phoenix, has been sentenced to 3.5 years in prison, followed by seven years probation, and ordered to pay $2.7 million in restitution for his…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 30, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today kicked off National Internet Safety month by encouraging young people to take the Megan Pledge and take a stand against cyberbullying.

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(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 29, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard and Department of Financial Institutions Superintendent Felecia Rotellini today announced that Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Edward Burke has ruled that Virtual Realty Funding…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 27, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced a $9.3 million settlement with Express Scripts Inc., one of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefits management (PBM) companies. Goddard joined 29 other state Attorneys…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 23, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that Raymond Merolle, 42, of Cave Creek, was sentenced to 7.25 years in prison by Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner James T. Blomo. Merolle was found guilty…