New York Attorney General Letitia James
Recent News About New York Attorney General Letitia James
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FTC issues report on pharmacy benefit managers following AG James’ call for more regulation of industry
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair said a new report issued by her agency shows that the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry is leading to higher prescription drug costs.
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Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect Access to Emergency Abortion Care
New York State Attorney General Letitia James, alongside California Attorney General Rob Bonta, is leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general to protect Americans' access to abortion care during medical emergencies. In a recent effort, they filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in Idaho v. U.S. and Moyle v. U.S., urging the court to uphold a preliminary injunction that required Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortion care consistent with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)."Everyone deserves access to comprehensive...
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Attorney General James Secures Over $1.9 Million from Nissan Dealers that Cheated New Yorkers
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced settlements totaling more than $1.9 million with five Nissan car dealerships in New York City and on Long Island for overcharging over a thousand New Yorkers who wanted to purchase their leased vehicles at the end of their lease term. Attorney General James stated, “Ignoring agreements and adding bogus fees harms New York consumers, and that is something my office won’t allow to go unchallenged.”The investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) uncovered that the dealerships added junk fees or falsified the...
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Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into the Death of Rakim Tillery
New York Attorney General Letitia James has made public the police body-worn camera footage related to the investigation into the death of Rakim Tillery. Tillery passed away on January 3, 2024, after an encounter with the New York State Police in Ramapo, Rockland County.The incident unfolded when two NYSP troopers stopped a vehicle on the New York State Thruway following a report from Albany earlier that day. Tillery, identified as the driver, engaged in a confrontation with the troopers, resulting in an exchange of gunfire that led to his death at the scene. A weapon was...
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Attorney General James Announces Election Protection Hotline Ahead of April Presidential Primary
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the availability of the Election Protection Hotline for the upcoming April 2, 2024 presidential primary election in New York. The hotline will be operational during the early voting period from March 23 to March 30, offering assistance to voters facing various issues related to casting their ballots.In a statement, Attorney General James emphasized the importance of ensuring that every New Yorker can exercise their right to vote, stating, “The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy, and my office will always...
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Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Brooklyn
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an investigation into the unfortunate death of Nathan Scott that occurred on March 18, 2024, after an encounter with the New York City Police Department (NYPD).According to reports, the incident took place at the intersection of Remsen Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn, where "three NYPD officers fired their service weapons at Mr. Scott who had fired a semiautomatic weapon on a public street." Mr. Scott was subsequently taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A...
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Attorney General James Reaches $175,000 Settlement with Syracuse Landlord for Failing to Address Lead-Based Paint Hazards
New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, announced a settlement with Syracuse landlord Todd Hobbs for failing to address lead-based paint hazards at his rental properties. The $175,000 settlement will be used for a tenant relief fund to aid families affected by lead poisoning.Attorney General James expressed her concern over Hobbs' negligence, stating, "Todd Hobbs put families’ health and well-being in danger and betrayed their trust." She emphasized the importance of protecting children,...
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Attorney General James Reaches $175,000 Settlement with Syracuse Landlord for Failing to Address Lead-Based Paint Hazards
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, announced a settlement with Syracuse landlord Todd Hobbs and his companies for failing to address lead-based paint hazards at his rental properties. The $175,000 settlement will be used to compensate families affected by lead poisoning and to address lead hazards at Hobbs' properties."Todd Hobbs put families’ health and well-being in danger and betrayed their trust," said Attorney General James. "As a result of his failure to properly address lead-based...
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Attorney General James Delivers More Than 4,500 Cans of Baby Formula to New Yorkers in Western New York
BUFFALO – New York Attorney General Letitia James has delivered over 4,500 cans of baby formula to New Yorkers in Western New York following her investigation into Walgreens Co. for price gouging during the 2022 baby formula shortage.Attorney General James took action against Walgreens after reports of unreasonably high prices for baby formula, resulting in a settlement that includes the distribution of more than 9,500 cans of baby formula and a $50,000 penalty. The 4,668 cans of baby formula, valued at approximately $100,000, were provided to FeedMore WNY and the Buffalo...
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Attorney General James Announces Agreement with New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislators to Improve Governance
Association to Address Governance Concerns, Elect New Members to Board of Directors, Adopt Amended Bylaws, and Formalize Scholarship Program
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Limiting LGBTQ+ Protections
New York Attorney General Letitia James on June 30 released the following statement in response to the 6-3 decision by the United States Supreme Court to allow a wedding web designer to discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals by refusing to provide services for same-sex weddings:
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Attorney General James Announces Felony Guilty Plea of Former NYPD Detective for Fraudulently Obtaining Disability Benefits
Andrew Albate Fraudulently Collected Disability Payments for Years While Managing a Motorsports Business
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Attorney General James Sues Owners and Operators of Four Nursing Homes for Financial Fraud and Resident Neglect
Centers Health Care Allegedly Deprived the Nursing Homes of More Than $83 Million in Taxpayer Funding, Resulting in Resident Neglect, Suffering, Humiliation, and Even Death
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Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Deaths of Marcelo Pelaez and Leonardo Rodriguez-Mendoza
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) June 28 released its report on the deaths of Marcelo Pelaez and Leonardo Rodriguez-Mendoza in Queens County.
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Attorney General James Announces Conviction of Former Suffolk County Investment Advisor for Defrauding New Yorkers of Nearly $7 Million
Shaun Golden Sentenced to One to Three Years in Prison, Pays More Than $2.8 Million in Restitution, and Is Barred from Securities Industry
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Attorney General James Provides Tips to Protect New Yorkers from E-Bike Battery Fires
New York Attorney General Letitia James on June 22 warned New Yorkers of the dangers caused by electrical bike (e-bike) batteries and provided tips on how to safely handle them.
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Attorney General James Calls on Target to Support the LGBTQ+ Community
Coalition of 15 Attorneys General Ask Target to Support LGBTQ+ Americans, Resist Anti-LGBTQ+ Harassment
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Attorney General James Applauds Passage of Legislation to Protect New Yorkers from Deed Theft
New York Attorney General Letitia James on June 20 applauded the State Legislature for passing legislation, sponsored by State Senator Brian Kavanagh and Assemblymember Helene Weinstein, that will reform the state’s civil laws to provide more tools to prevent deed theft and help New Yorkers stay in their homes.
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Attorney General James Co-Leads Coalition of 24 Attorneys General in Supporting Stronger Federal Protections for Reproductive Health Data Privacy
New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta on June 16 led a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a comment letter in support of increased federal protections for patients’ reproductive health information.
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Attorney General James Secures $6.9 Million from Bayer and Monsanto for False Advertising of Roundup® Weedkillers
Bayer CropScience and Monsanto Allegedly Falsely Claimed Certain Roundup® Consumer Products Were Safe and Non-Toxic, Violating an Agreement with OAG