For Immediate Release: Monday, September 9, 2019 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that he has launched an investigation into Google to learn more about the company’s business practices. Attorney General Stein is part of a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general investigating whether Google’s actions in the online advertising and search traffic markets […]
For Immediate Release: Friday, September 6, 2019 (RALEIGH) The North Carolina State Crime Laboratory will host open houses on Tuesday, Sept. 10, and Thursday, Sept. 12, to showcase the vital role of forensic science in the criminal justice system as part of National Forensic Science Week. North Carolinians of all ages are welcome to attend […]
For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 5, 2019 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that he has reached a $375,000 settlement with Santa Maria McKibbins, D.D.S., and her dental practice, Santa McKibbins Family Dentistry, to resolve allegations involving the submission of false claims to the North Carolina Medicaid program. Today’s action is part of the […]
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today warned North Carolinians to avoid “Me Too Kits” – a privately sold and tested sexual assault kit for at-home use. Anyone who is the victim of a sexual assault should contact law enforcement or a medical professional. Attorney General Stein is also […]
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today was granted a default judgment in a price gouging lawsuit against Nicholas Downey, a Kentucky resident, and his company Action Tree Pros Inc. As a result of the judgment entered by Chief Resident Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway, Downey is barred from […]
For Immediate Release: Friday, August 30, 2019 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today filed an amicus brief defending the states’ ability to enforce state and federal consumer protection laws against student loan services. Attorney General Stein joined a coalition of 32 attorneys general to file the brief in the United States Court of Appeals for […]
For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 29, 2019 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today launched the More Powerful NC Memorial to honor North Carolinians who lost their lives to addiction or overdose, in advance of International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Memorial can be viewed here and serves as a remembrance of lives […]
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today filed a lawsuit against Charlotte-area repairman John Jackson and his companies Appliance Maxx, Appliance Max LLC, Professional Appliance Service, Rapid Response Appliance Repair, All Seasons Refrigeration Heating & Cooling, and Star Appliance & HVAC LLC. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants perpetrated an appliance repair scheme that violated North […]
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today filed comments opposing the Council of Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) draft guidance to federal agencies on consideration of greenhouse gas emissions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Attorney General Stein joins a coalition of 19 attorneys general asserting that the new guidance encourages agencies to violate NEPA and is […]
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that he filed lawsuits against eight e-cigarette companies: Beard Vape, Direct eLiquid, Electric Lotus, Electric Tobacconist, Eonsmoke, Juice Man, Tinted Brew, and VapeCo. The suits, which are brought under the North Carolina Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices Act, allege that these companies are aggressively targeting children and do […]