Other Languages1,500 Washington state victims will receive full restitution, between $1k-$20k SEATTLE —
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today the settlement of a major
timeshare consumer protection case involving Jonathan and Christine
Gibbs of Olympia.
The Washington State Attorney General’s Office won a major arbitration
decision today in the continuing effort to enforce the $206 billion,
25-year Master Tobacco Settlement Agreement (MSA). The decision means
$14.8 million in withheld tobacco settlement funds from 2003 will come
to Washington.
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced a new “Military and Veterans Legal Resource Guide” to help veterans, military personnel and their families understand their legal rights and protections.
More than 300,000 Washington state customers affected
Today in King County Superior Court, the Washington State Attorney General’s Office (AGO) filed a lawsuit against DISH Network for alleged violations of the Consumer Protection Act that cost as many as 300,000 Washington customers more than a dollar a month for eight months.
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) is here to help safeguard consumers from fraud and unfair business practices — including providing information to help you confidently navigate the car buying process.
16,377 Washington state borrowers received relief
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that the five banks covered under the National Mortgage Settlement have reported providing over $1.2 billion dollars in consumer relief to Washington homeowners. As of June 30, 2013, according to the unaudited bank reports, 16,377 Washington state borrowers have received an average of $74,763 in consumer relief. This relief includes debt reduction loan modifications on first and second mortgages, lower interest rates on underwater mortgages, and transitional assistance for those unable to remain in their homes.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today he has selected David
Horn, Assistant Regional Director for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
and former Assistant Attorney General, to serve as his Chief Deputy,
the highest ranking legal position in the Attorney General’s Office
(AGO).
Wyeth Pharmaceutical to pay $491M, Washington state will receive $261K
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that Washington has joined with other states and the federal government in a $491 million settlement against Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., a pharmaceutical company acquired by Pfizer Inc. in 2009.
Washington Attorney General Gob Ferguson today filed a complaint against two businessmen and their credit card processing companies for allegedly scamming small business owners.
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) today filed suit against an insurance agent and his two business partners who allegedly preyed on elderly consumers and duped them out of thousands of dollars. Many of the 30-plus victims were widows, usually over 80-years-old.