For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that he reached a $567,125 settlement with High Point dentist Dr. Stefan J. Simoncic and his Triad Oral Surgery practice to resolve allegations involving the submission of false claims to the North Carolina Medicaid program. This action is part of Operation […]
For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 19, 2019 Legislation signed by Gov. Roy Cooper and sponsored by Sens. Warren Daniel, Danny Britt, and Floyd McKissick and Reps. Jamie Boles, Mary Belk, Billy Richardson, and Carson Smith addresses sexual assault kit backlog (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein, joined by bill sponsors Reps. Carson Smith and Billy Richardson […]
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today urged the federal government to immediately comply with a court-ordered injunction blocking its attempts to strip access to cost-free contraceptive coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Despite a January injunction, the federal government has not informed the public about the injunction […]
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today filed a lawsuit in North Carolina Superior Court against eight members of the Sackler family: Richard Sackler, Mortimer Sackler, Jonathan Sackler, Kathe Sackler, Ilene Sackler Lefcourt, Beverly Sackler, Theresa Sackler, and David Sackler. In his lawsuit, Attorney General Stein alleges that these […]
For Immediate Release: Monday, September 16, 2019 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein released the following statement in response to news that Purdue has filed for bankruptcy: “Good riddance to Purdue Pharma. The Sackler family sucked billions of dollars out of Purdue and is now throwing the carcass of this drug company into bankruptcy. This is […]
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein released the following statement in response to the FDA’s announcement that it will ban all e-cigarette flavors except tobacco: “Children are vaping because of flavors. The FDA today took an extremely positive step forward that will protect our kids. I applaud the FDA […]
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein released the following statement on Purdue Pharma negotiations: “If Purdue declares bankruptcy, good riddance to this company that helped create and fuel the largest drug crisis in our nation’s history. Along with many other states, I wasn’t satisfied with Purdue’s position. “I am […]
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 (RALEIGH) The North Carolina State Crime Laboratory will host its second open house this National Forensic Science Week on Thursday, Sept. 12, to showcase the vital role of forensic science in the criminal justice system. North Carolinians of all ages are welcome to attend the open house, which […]
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein obtained a consent judgment against Ohio-based Scotts Tree Service and defendants Scott Lacey and Randy Shannon to resolve a Hurricane Florence price gouging lawsuit. The consent judgment bans the defendants from performing tree removal work in North Carolina, prohibits them from collecting $153,100 […]
For Immediate Release: Monday, September 9, 2019 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today obtained a preliminary injunction 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 injunction, granted by Superior Court […]