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P. 1ACI ComplaintACI ComplaintRatings: (0)|Views: 1,082|Likes: 0Published by massliveThe Massachusetts Attorney General’s office announced Thursday that it has filed suit against the American Career Institute, claiming the organization engaged in deceptive schemes prior to the abrupt closure of five for-profit schools in the state, including one in Springfield. The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office announced Thursday that it has filed suit against the American Career Institute, claiming the organization engaged in deceptive schemes prior to the abrupt closure of five for-profit schools in the state, including one in Springfield. More info:Published by: masslive on Nov 21, 2013Copyright:Attribution Non-commercialAvailability:Read on Scribd mobile: iPhone, iPad and Android.download as PDF, TXT or read online from ScribdFlag for inappropriate content|Add to collectionSee MoreSee lesshttp://www.scribd.com/doc/186138395/ACI-Complaint12/13/2013pdftextoriginal CIVIL ACTION COVER SHEET TRIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS SUPERIOR COURT DEPARTMENT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DOCKETijCg- gg PLAINTIFF(S) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEFENDANT(S)THE CAREER INSTITUTE, LLC; ADVANCED CAREER TECHNOLGIES, INC.; AND ABC TRAINING CENTER OF MARYLAND, INC. Plaintiff Atty Address City Tel. JEFFREY WALKER, ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, 1 ASHBURTON PL BOSTON State MA Zip Code 02108 +1 (617)727-2200 BBO 673,328 Type Defendant's Attorney Name Defendant Atty Address City David G.Thomas, Esquire GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP, ONE INTERNATIONAL PLACE j|| Zip Code 02110 OSTON State M, TYPE OF ACTION AND TRACK DESIGNATION (See reverse side) CODE NO. TYPE OF ACTION (specify) TRACK E99 IVIisc Other (specify) - X track 9 A li nf orcement. Action IS THIS A JURY CASE? O ] Yes (£•; ] No The following is a full, itemized and detailed statement of the facts on which plaintiff relies to determine money damages. For this form, disregard double or treble damage claims; indicate single damages only. TORT CLAIMS (Attach additic A. Documented medical expenses to date: 1. Total hospital expenses 2. Total doctor expenses 3. Total chiropractic expenses 4. Total physical therapy expenses 5. Total other expenses (describe) NOV 2 1 Z013 B. Documented lost wages and compensation to date C. Documented property damages to date D. Reasonably anticipated future medical expenses CLERK MAGISIRAIL-
E. Reasonably anticipated lost wages and compensation to date F. Other documented items of damages (describe) S $ Subtotal G. Brief description of plaintiffs injury, including nature and extent of injury (describe) Total CONTRACT CLAIMS (Attach additional sheets as necessary) Provide a detailed description of claim(s): TOTAL PLEASE IDENTIFY, BY CASE NUMBER, NAME AND COUNTY, ANY RELATED ACTION PENDING IN THE SUPERIOR COURT DEPARTMENT AI hereby certify that I have complied with the requirements of Rule 5 of the Supreme Judicial Court Uniform Rules on Dispute Resolution (SJC Rule 1:18) requiring that I provide my clients with_jirf(y mation about court-connected dispute resolution services and discuss with them the advantages and disadvantages of the various Signature of Attorney of Record P? Date: November 21, 201 3 A.O.S.C. 3-2007 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SUFFOLK, ss. SUPERIOR COURT DEPARTMENT CIVIL ACTION NO. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Plaintiff, V. THE CAREER INSTITUTE, LLC.; ADVANCED CAREER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; and ABC TRAINING CENTER OF MARYLAND, INC., Defendants. i 5 a. O COMPLAINT RECEIVED NOV 2 1 2013 SUPERIOR COURT-CIVIL MICHAEL JOSEPH DONOVAN CLERK I MAGISTRATE 1. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, by and through its Attorney General, Martha Coakley, brings this enforcement action in the public interest against defendants, The Career Institute, Inc.; Advanced Career Technologies, Inc.; and ABC Training Center of Maryland, Inc., for violations of the Consumer Protection Act, G.L. c. 93 A, § 2. Until January 9, 2013, when it abruptly closed, defendants operated a proprietary school with campuses in Braintree, Cambridge, Framingham, Springfield, and Wobum, Massachusetts and Baltimore, Columbia, and Wheaton, Maryland. For years leading up to its closure, defendants falsified documents and forged student signatures to maintain their accreditation and to continue to receive student loan proceeds, enrolled students who did not meet minimum qualifications, and then failed to provide students the education for which they incurred significant debts. Defendants unfairly pursued profit without regard to their supposed career training mission and left students indebted beyond their means. This complaint seeks restitution, including the return of tuition and fee payments defendants collected from students, civil penalties, and attorneys' fees and costs for investigating and prosecuting this action. The complaint also seeks injunctive relief to remedy and prevent additional harm arising from defendants' unfair or deceptive acts or practices. 1. Jurisdiction and Venue 2. The Attorney General is authorized to bring this action pursuant to G.L. c. 93 A, § 4. The Attorney General has an interest in preventing unfair or deceptive acts or practices to promote the health and economic well-being of those who live and transact business in the Commonwealth. 3. This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action pursuant to G.L. c. 93A, § 4. 4. This Court has jurisdiction over defendants pursuant to G.L. c. 223A, §§ 3(a) and (b). Pursuant to G.L. c. 223, § 5 and G.L. c. 93A, § 4, venue is proper in Suffolk County. II. Parties 5. The Plaintiff is the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, represented by the Attorney General, who brings this action in the public interest to remedy defendants' unlawful conduct. 6. Defendant, The Career Institute, LLC, is a limited liability company with a principal place of business at 175 Crossing Boulevard, Suite 420, Framingham, Massachusetts. 7. Defendant, Advanced Career Technologies, Inc. ( ACT ), is a Massachusetts corporation with a principal place of business at 125 Newbury Street, Framingham, Massachusetts. 8. Defendant, ABC Training Center of Maryland, Inc. ( ABC ) is a Maryland corporation with a principal place of business at 1114 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, Maryland. 2 Activity (2)FiltersAdd to collectionReviewAdd noteLikeEmbedShowingAllMost RecentReviewsAll NotesLikesYou've already reviewed this. Edit your review.Rating 0/5Post notePost reviewPost replyPost note and like1 hundred readsLoad more