PA Attorney General Reaches $1M Settlement With Newtown-Based Dental Co.
Pennsylvania's Attorney General settled with Infinity Dental Management for $1 million over predatory practices targeting elderly patients.Summary
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a $1 million settlement with Infinity Dental Management, doing business as Alpha Dental Excellence,
In addition to misrepresenting insurance coverage, the investigation revealed that Alpha Dental pressured patients into third-party loans and, in some cases, submitted loan applications without patient consent or provided required consumer protections. The settlement includes approximately $517,000 in restitution for impacted consumers, $232,983 in civil penalties, and $250,000 to cover investigation costs.
Under the terms of the agreement, Alpha Dental is prohibited from using deceptive advertising regarding insurance coverage, misrepresenting affiliations with Medicare or other insurers, and providing unauthorized credit assistance. The settlement
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