Other LanguagesSEATTLE — Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson released the following joint statement today:
"The cash program announced today by Volkswagen appears to be a goodwill gesture and nothing more.
“It in no way diminishes the seriousness of the deceptive practices and environmental harms that are the subject of the states' investigation, or the determination of the Attorneys General of 48 jurisdictions to hold Volkswagen to account for its conduct.”
Washington is one of six states leading a consumer protection investigation that includes 47 states and the District of Columbia into recent revelations that Volkswagen was allegedly cheating on emissions tests. Ferguson was joined in today’s statement by the Attorneys General of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Oregon and Tennessee — the other five lead states in the investigation.
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The Office of the Attorney General is the chief legal office for the state of Washington with attorneys and staff in 27 divisions across the state providing legal services to roughly 200 state agencies, boards and commissions. Attorney General Bob Ferguson is working hard to protect consumers and seniors against fraud, keep our communities safe, protect our environment and stand up for our veterans. Visit www.atg.wa.gov to learn more.
Contacts: Alison Dempsey-Hall, Deputy Communications Director