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NJ Attorney General Cracks Down On Price Gouging [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:31:00 +0000

There is almost universal agreement that it's not a matter of "if" another big storm is going to hammer New Jersey, it's a matter of "when."

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2 NJ Gas Stations Settle Price Gouging Lawsuits

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:40:26 +0000

A pair of New Jersey gas stations will collectively pay $46,000 to resolve allegations of price gouging during the State of Emergency declared by Governor Chris Christie in response to Superstorm Sandy, under terms of court-approved Final Consent Judgments announced this morning.

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Price Gouging Biggest Consumer Complaint in 2012; State Says

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:13:47 +0000

Price gouging was the top concern among New Jersey consumers in 2012 and the surge in illegal pricing complaints came in the days and weeks post-Sandy. That's according to data from the State Division of Consumer Affairs.

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More NJ Price Gouging Suits Filed

Annette Petriccione — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:30:14 +0000

State Attorney General JeffreyChiesa and the State Division of Consumer Affairs have filed suit against five more hotel operators and one more gas station, alleging that each excessively raised prices during the declared state of emergency for Hurricane Sandy and illegally gouged consumers.

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List of Businesses Included in the NJ Price Gouging Lawsuit

Jim Gearhart Show — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:13:49 +0000

If you were looking for the list of businesses that got caught price gouging and that are being included in the Attorney General's lawsuit we have the list for you, right here.

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NJ Attorney General Files More Price Gouging Lawsuits [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:53:31 +0000

Ten more New Jersey businesses are accused of price gouging after Superstorm Sandy, as state officials vow to continue to crack down on retailers who attempt to capitalize on victims' misfortune.

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More in NJ Accused of Price Gouging Following Hurricane Sandy

Stacy Proebstle — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:27:52 +0000

Ten more New Jersey businesses are accused of price gouging following Hurricane Sandy, the state Attorney General's Office announced today.

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NJ Investigating Price Gouging Claims

David Matthau — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:40:58 +0000

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has deployed teams of investigators to visit retail establishments in northern and southern New Jersey, in response to price gouging claims.

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