North Carolina State Executive - Attorney General
Recent News About North Carolina State Executive - Attorney General
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Kroger agrees to $1.37 billion settlement over opioid crisis involvement
Attorney General Josh Stein has announced the finalization of a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger, involving 30 bipartisan Attorneys General.
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Josh Stein secures $49 million settlement in prescription drug price case
Attorney General Josh Stein has announced settlements totaling $49.1 million with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex to resolve allegations of price manipulation in the generic prescription drug market.
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North Carolina AG sues over alleged post-hurricane price gouging
Attorney General Josh Stein has filed a lawsuit against Lorenzo Lorin Huggins, Sr. and his businesses, including Huggins & Sons Yard Service and Lorenzo & Son Landscaping.
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North Carolinians gain insight into local opioid settlement spending
Attorney General Josh Stein announced that North Carolinians can now access more detailed information about how local governments are spending $1.2 billion from opioid settlements.
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Josh Stein defends healthcare rights amid legal challenges
Attorney General Josh Stein has recently taken steps to safeguard healthcare services in North Carolina.
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North Carolina enacts law mandating upfront disclosure of ticket prices
North Carolina's Attorney General, Josh Stein, announced a new law that mandates ticket sellers to display the total price of tickets upfront, including all fees. This legislation aims to prevent hidden fees from surprising consumers at checkout. The law is part of provision S607 and affects major ticket sellers such as Ticketmaster and SeatGeek.
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Attorney General honors southeastern North Carolinians with Dogwood Awards
Attorney General Josh Stein recognized several individuals from southeastern North Carolina with the Attorney General’s Dogwood Award. This award acknowledges contributions to improving health, safety, and well-being in the community.
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Court upholds overseas voting rights law amid legal challenge
Attorney General Josh Stein expressed satisfaction following a district court's decision not to issue a preliminary injunction that would have restricted voting rights for certain U.S. citizens living abroad.
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Attorney General urges telecom companies to aid hurricane-hit areas with free data
Attorney General Josh Stein has called on major cell service and internet providers to assist residents of western North Carolina who are recovering from Hurricane Helene. Stein urged these companies to provide unlimited data and high-speed internet access, as well as reimburse customers for charges incurred during service outages.
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Josh Stein awards Dogwood honors to Triangle area leaders
Attorney General Josh Stein has recognized several individuals from the Triangle area of North Carolina with the Attorney General’s Dogwood Award. This award is given to those who have made significant contributions to improving the health, safety, and well-being of their communities.
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North Carolina AG sues companies over illegal robocalls
Attorney General Josh Stein has initiated legal proceedings to combat illegal robocalls in North Carolina. The lawsuit targets Club Exploria, LLC, a timeshare company accused of making over one million unsolicited robocalls to state residents without obtaining prior consent, as required by law.
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Court allows lawsuit against Meta over alleged harm to youth
A federal judge has denied Meta's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Josh Stein and other attorneys general in 2023. The suit alleges that Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, designed its platforms to be addictive for children and teenagers and misled users about the potential harms.
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Attorney General Stein addresses price gouging amid Hurricane Helene
Attorney General Josh Stein has provided an update on the issue of price gouging related to Hurricane Helene. He emphasized the resilience of people in western North Carolina, stating, “The people in western North Carolina are tough, but we must do all we can to help.” Stein assured that his office is actively working to protect residents from fraudulent activities and individuals who might exploit the crisis for profit.
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Court allows Stein's lawsuit against Pactiv Evergreen over Canton mill closure
Attorney General Josh Stein's legal action against Pactiv Evergreen will proceed after a court decision rejected the company's attempt to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, filed in May, seeks repayment of $12 million in state funding following the abrupt closure of Canton’s paper mill, which left over 800 workers unemployed.
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Marriott settles $52M multistate case over major data breach
Attorney General Josh Stein has announced a $52 million settlement involving Marriott over a data breach that affected millions of guests. The breach, which occurred between July 2014 and September 2018, compromised the records of approximately 131.5 million customers in the United States. The leaked information included contact details, dates of birth, reservation data, and some unencrypted passport numbers and payment card information.
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Health care fraud settlement returns $625K to state and federal programs
Attorney General Josh Stein has announced a settlement of $625,000 with Dr. Eric Troyer and his medical practice, Troyer Medical Inc, P.C., based in Landis. The settlement addresses allegations of a laboratory kickback scheme. The funds will be distributed to state and federal health care programs, with $429,254 going to the federal government and $195,746 to North Carolina.
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North Carolina passes disaster recovery act after Hurricane Helene
Attorney General Josh Stein has expressed gratitude to the North Carolina General Assembly following the unanimous passage of the Disaster Recovery Act of 2024, also known as HB149. The legislation aims to provide initial funding for relief and recovery efforts in western North Carolina.
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Attorney General honors North Carolinians with Dogwood Awards
Attorney General Josh Stein has recognized several individuals and organizations from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area with Dogwood Awards for their contributions to the community. The awards highlight efforts in leadership, public service, disaster relief, law enforcement, and community development.
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Attorney General Stein sues TikTok over alleged harm to children
Attorney General Josh Stein has initiated legal action against TikTok, accusing the company of creating a harmful product for children and misleading the public about its risks. "TikTok knowingly created a product that harmed children, and then it deceived everyone about how dangerous and addictive the product was," Stein stated. He emphasized the importance of honesty in business practices, saying, "It doesn’t matter what you’re selling – you have to be honest about the risks, and you have to follow the law. TikTok failed in both regards, and our children suffer. So, I’m...
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Josh Stein addresses post-Hurricane Helene price gouging concerns
Attorney General Josh Stein addressed the issue of price gouging and disaster repair scams following Hurricane Helene. The North Carolina Department of Justice has received 196 complaints related to alleged price gouging, particularly concerning fuel, groceries, and hotel costs. These complaints primarily involve businesses in Buncombe, Cleveland, Madison, and Mecklenburg counties.