News & Updates
We Sued Grubhub to Protect Residents & Local Restaurants From Harmful and Deceptive Business Practices
Last week, we filed a lawsuit against Grubhub, a food delivery company, for charging hidden fees, misleading District residents, and exploiting local restaurants to boost its own profits. And it did all of this as residents and DC restaurants struggled during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic…
At My Office, Every Week is Consumer Protection Week
Even though last week was National Consumer Protection week, at my office, every week is Consumer Protection Week. That’s because consumers like you play a key role in identifying and alerting our office to deceptive businesses, scams, and fraudsters.
We Secured Nearly $80 Million for DC, including from the Sackler Family & Purdue Pharma, to Support Victims of the Opioid Crisis
Today, attorneys general from the District and eight other states reached a landmark agreement that requires the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma to pay a total of up to $6 billion – an additional $1.7 billion more than an initial agreement that some states agreed to last year. It…
My Office’s Record of Standing Up for District Residents
Last week, I testified before the DC Council about the work of the Office of the Attorney General. It was my last oversight hearing as Attorney General. Reflecting on my two terms as the first independent elected attorney general, I’m proud of the work we have done to advocate every day for…
Tenant Alert: You have a right to stay warm in your apartment
The law is clear: No one should be stuck in the cold inside their apartments.
Calling on all Leaders to Make DC Safer
Many Washingtonians are understandably on edge about recent increases in crime. We all want our families, friends, neighbors, and every District resident to live in safe communities where our children can walk around without us having to worry about them. To achieve that goal, we must…
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Monday, we celebrate what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 93rd birthday.
Surprise Medical Bills Are Now Illegal
New federal protections for consumers against surprise medical bills have gone into effect as of January 1, 2022.
Accountability for the Insurrection, One Year Later: How We’re Standing Up for DC Residents
A year ago, America watched in horror as a group of violent and lawless domestic terrorists ransacked the U.S. Capitol – a global symbol of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. These terrorists came dangerously close to destroying America. And in the process, they put peoples’ lives in…
Beware of Offers for COVID-19 Tests from Unauthorized Resellers or Peer-to-Peer Sites
OAG has learned that some individuals are trying to profit from this pandemic by reselling COVID-19 tests on craigslist and other peer-to-peer sites. Consumers should avoid purchasing COVID-19 tests from unauthorized retailers or sellers.