Consumer gouging cases settled

Tennessee settles gas station pricing complaints
The attorney general’s investigation began last fall after consumers complained that some gas stations unfairly raised gas prices after hurricanes shuttered Gulf Coast oil refineries and left several Southern states without enough gas.
Knoxville News Sentinel

South Dakota warns of fake lottery
A new e-mail come-on gives the appearance of having been sent by the South Dakota State Lottery. Consumers are told that they are the lucky recipient of a $500,000 cash drawing from the "South Dakota Web Lottery." But the e-mail doesn't come from the lottery and there is no web lottery.
Marshall County Journal

Illinois protection on gas utility service
Gov. Patrick Quinn has signed a law that regulates alternative natural gas suppliers' marketing to protect consumers from misleading advertising and excessive termination fees.
Crain's Chicago Business

Texans battle over homeowners' insurance
Saying Texas homeowners pay the highest insurance premiums in the nation, State Senate Democrats blocked action on a major insurance bill. They are seeking changes, including one that would require insurers to get prior approval from the state insurance commissioner before increasing rates. Currently, companies can raise rates simply by notifying the insurance department.
Dallas Morning News

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