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Consumer Alert: Members of Closed “Powerhouse Gym” Health Club in Plainsboro Must File Complaints by March 15, 2015 for Refunds
Powerhouse Gym, formerly located at 10 Schalks Crossing Road, closed its doors in late October 2014. The Division of Consumer Affairs, which registers and regulates health clubs, has received about 200 consumer complaints to date concerning this location. Powerhouse...
Gym Teacher Who is Head Wrestling Coach at East Orange High School Arrested on Child Pornography Charge and First-Degree Drug Charge – 40 marijuana plants discovered in his home during search related to alleged possession of child porn
Justin W. Bozinta, 37, of Roselle, who is a physical education teacher at Costley Middle School in East Orange, was arrested Friday, Feb. 13, by the Division of Criminal Justice, assisted by the Roselle Police Department. An investigation by the Division of Criminal...
Division of Law Efforts Brought in More Than $346 Million In Settlements and Judgments in 2014
The dollar amount obtained by the Division in 2014 represents $42 million more -- a 14 percent increase -- over the amount recovered in 2013. Monies obtained on behalf of the State in 2014 included settlements and judgments resulting from environmental litigation,...
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs: New Jerseyans Affected by Recent Data Breaches Can Take Basic Steps to Protect Against Identity Theft
“Our message is not one of fear, but of confidence for New Jerseyans who may have been affected by identity theft,” Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman said. “By taking concrete action and following several basic steps, it is possible to prevent...
Former Home Health Aide Pleads Guilty to Charges He Stole More Than $64,000 from Medicaid by Submitting Phony Claims
Elhan Gurban, 52, of Fort Lee, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree health care claims fraud before Bergen County Superior Court Judge Liliana Deavila-Silebi. The state will recommend a prison sentence of four years and that he pay restitution in the amount of...