New York Settles Suit With Energy Company Over False Promises

An energy services company reached a $1.5 million settlement after allegedly tricking New York consumers into overpaying for gas and electric services, the New York attorney general’s office said Monday.

Door-to-door salespeople and telemarketers from Major Energy Services LLC falsely promised savings to customers, according to the settlement. Some consumers were even enrolled into plans without consent, and were then charged with early termination fees when they tried to end their contracts.

“Deceiving New Yorkers into spending more money to keep the lights on and the heat running is unacceptable and illegal,” said Attorney General Letitia James (D). “Major Energy ...