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$45 Million Settlement Reached with Skechers over Deceptive Advertising
Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that Kentucky has joined 43 other states, the District of Columbia and the Federal Trade Commission in reaching a $45 million settlement with Skechers USA, Inc. over allegations of deceptive advertising involving the company's rocker-bottom shoe products. Under the settlements, up to $40 million is being allocated for consumer refund money to be paid back to consumers who purchased the shoes. An additional $5 million will be paid to the states.
"Skechers has made millions from a deceptive advertising campaign that couldn't deliver on its promises to consumers," General Conway said. "I am pleased that a settlement has been reached and that it will prevent Skechers from engaging in these types of illegal marketing practices in the future."
Consumers who purchased Shape-Ups, Tone-Ups, or the Skechers Resistance Runner should go to www.ftc.gov/skechers or call 1-866-325-4186 to determine if they are eligible for a partial refund. | Read more...
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Agreement with Student Loan Xpress, Inc.
Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway announced an agreement with Student Loan Xpress, Inc. (SLX) that will result in an estimated $3.6 million reduction in the loan obligations for students who attended a now bankrupt West Kentucky law school.
"I am pleased we were able to conclude this investigation by getting significant loan forgiveness for students," General Conway said. "As we investigated this case over many months, we found dozens of students who were obligated to pay thousands of dollars in student loans for academic credits that didn't transfer. The lender also charged fees when it said it would not and required loan repayment when students were entitled to deferments because they were still in school. There was an overall pattern of abuse by the lender that ignored federal and state consumer protection requirements and put students in a financial bind before they even started their careers." | More information
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Information for American Justice School of Law/Barkley School of Law students regarding Attorney General's settlement with Student Loan Xpress, Inc. ("SLX").
UPDATE: SLX has mailed students the Notification Package and a Borrower Information Form to be completed by the student. For more information about the settlement and the steps involved in the claims process click here to download the Attorney General's letter to students.
Kentucky Living Will Packet updated
The Living Will Packet has been updated to include new options for organ donation.
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Important information for students of Decker College, Inc.
The Office of the Attorney General has reached a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for Decker College, Inc.