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Jury Awards $12M in Dramatic Case Against Company Tied to John Ruiz After Intense Knife Fight Incident

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Miami, Florida — A jury has awarded $12 million to plaintiffs in a high-profile case involving a company linked to John Ruiz, a prominent figure in the business world. The verdict stems from a complex legal battle that exposed serious allegations of misconduct and negligence associated with the company’s practices. The plaintiffs, who were at the center of the litigation, contended that the company’s actions led to significant personal and financial harm. Testimonies presented during the trial painted a challenging picture of a corporate environment characterized by aggressive tactics and a disregard for ethical practices. … Read more

Illinois Cracks Down on Energy Fraud: Direct Energy Settles for $12M Over Deceptive Practices

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Chicago, IL — Direct Energy Services, LLC has agreed to a $12 million settlement with the state of Illinois, resolving accusations of deceptive business practices. The lawsuit, initiated by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, claimed that the company engaged in misleading enrollment practices and charged customers excessively high electricity rates. The legal action asserted that Direct Energy violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act by enlisting customers without their explicit consent and, at times, billing them at rates more than 230% above the default utility rates. This settlement marks a significant victory … Read more