Connecticut Attorney General's Office
Press Release
Attorney General To Continue Fight In Wake Of New England Pellet Bankruptcy
January 14, 2009
Blumenthal's office filed an objection yesterday to the company's motion to stay his lawsuit because of its bankruptcy filing last week.
"I will fight any attempt to stay our lawsuit," Blumenthal said. "This company and its owners are seeking to evade their legal duty and obligations to consumers. My office has filed an objection to New England Pellet's attempt to shut down our lawsuit, which I will vigorously and aggressively oppose.
"Companies that stiff consumers should not be allowed to use bankruptcy to frustrate and forestall restitution. This company owes hundreds of consumers thousands of dollars. Bankruptcy or no bankruptcy, I will battle to hold the company and its owners accountable to consumers."