News & Updates
AG Racine Announces Santander Will Provide $2 Million In Relief To District Consumers For Unfair, High-Risk Auto Loans
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a $550 million multistate settlement with Santander Consumer USA, Inc. (Santander) for making unfair and high-risk auto loans to consumers nationwide.
Latest Tenant Protections for D.C. Residents
On May 5, 2020, the DC Council enacted critical emergency legislation to protect District residents during the COVID-19 crisis.
AG Racine Releases COVID-19 Consumer Complaint Report
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today released the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) “Coronavirus (COVID-19) Consumer Complaint Report” about problems District consumers are experiencing during the District’s ongoing state of emergency.
AG Racine Announces New Funeral Home Consumer Protections
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today alerted District residents about new consumer protections that increase transparency in the funeral industry during the COVID-19 emergency.
AG Racine Files First Price Gouging Lawsuit Against Ward 7 Convenience Store
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a lawsuit against Helen Mart, a convenience store located in Ward 7, for price gouging during the District’s state of emergency.
AG Racine Alerts District Residents About Debt Collection Protections During COVID-19 Emergency
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today alerted District residents that they are protected from most types of debt collection actions during the COVID-19 emergency.
AG Racine Announces Washington Sports Club Will Stop Charging Members During COVID-19 Closures
Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced today that Town Sports International, LLC (TSI), the parent company of Washington Sports Club (WSC), will stop charging members while gyms are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beware of COVID-Related Charity Scams
Especially now, many Americans are admirably trying to help those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis through charitable donations—but beware of scams.
AG Racine Leads Multistate Effort to Strengthen Federal Consumer Protections for Funeral Home Services
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today led a coalition of 22 Attorneys General calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enhance consumer protections around funeral home services.
Fiscal General Racine proporciona consejos a residentes y empresas del Distrito para videollamadas seguras
El Fiscal General Karl A. Racine emitió hoy consejos de seguridad que los residentes y las empresas del Distrito deben seguir al organizar o unirse a videollamadas.