A judgment exceeding $1.4 million has been sanctioned against former directors of three Vancouver-area charities, including The Noble Foundation, following a lawsuit by Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
As National Veterans and Military Families Month is observed in November, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has expressed support for state and territory attorney general offices in their commitment to military families.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson, along with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, has secured over $49 million in a case against major drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to raise prices on hundreds of generic drugs.
A federal judge has upheld Washington State's prohibition on the sale and distribution of over-the-counter sexual assault kits. The decision dismissed a lawsuit from Leda Health, a Pennsylvania company marketing self-administered kits. These kits, according to the state, create false expectations and undermine legal processes.
A Pierce County judge has ordered Kevin Wilkerson, a local business owner, to pay over $360,000 in penalties and restitution. This decision follows a consumer protection lawsuit initiated by Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Wing Luke Civil Rights Division. The court found that Wilkerson and his companies, Northwest Environmental Services and Core Environmental Group, unlawfully charged gas station owners for unfinished or substandard work on underground fuel storage tanks.
A King County Superior Court judge has ruled that the Michigan-based company Labor Law Poster Service violated the law nearly 600,000 times by sending misleading solicitations to Washington businesses. The decision came after Attorney General Bob Ferguson pursued legal action against the company's owner, Joseph Fata. Judge Sandra Widlan granted a summary judgment without a trial, finding that the mailers were deceptive and in violation of the Consumer Protection Act.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced a significant milestone in his lawfully owed DNA project, with 3,000 DNA profiles of serious criminal offenders now added to the national database. This initiative aims to ensure that offenders who are legally required to provide DNA samples comply with their obligations, as many have failed to do so over the years.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson's lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of harming youth mental health, has moved forward following a federal court's decision to reject Meta’s attempt to dismiss the case. Ferguson expressed determination in his statement: “Meta can’t get off the hook that easily. This ruling brings us one step closer to accountability. Meta and its top executives disregarded their own research and publicly downplayed the risks Facebook and Instagram posed to its most vulnerable users. I am committed to protecting the mental health of Washington youth.”
Attorney General Bob Ferguson is advocating for a federal judge in Spokane to declare the Food & Drug Administration's restrictions on mifepristone unlawful. Ferguson, along with Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, leads a multistate lawsuit against the FDA, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. In April 2023, Judge Thomas O. Rice granted a preliminary injunction preventing the FDA from limiting mifepristone availability in Washington and other states.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson has initiated legal action against TikTok, accusing the social media platform of prioritizing profits over the mental health of young users. The lawsuit, filed in King County Superior Court, is part of a broader bipartisan effort involving 13 other attorneys general who have launched similar suits.
A federal judge has upheld Washington's new law banning the sale of assault weapons, siding with Attorney General Bob Ferguson. This marks the fourth time a court has ruled in favor of maintaining the ban amid ongoing legal challenges.
Approximately $400,000 in restitution is being sent to current and former residents of an Ilwaco mobile home park. This follows a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson against the park's owners, Michael and Denise Werner, and their companies, including Deer Point Meadows Investments. The Werners are paying nearly $1.1 million as part of the resolution.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson urged Congress today to take action on a U.S. Surgeon General recommendation to require warning labels on social media platforms.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that his office is accepting applications from local law enforcement agencies for $2 million in funding aimed at reducing gun violence, promoting firearms safety, and supporting victims of gun violence.
BELLINGHAM — Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a petition today urging a Whatcom County Superior Court judge to civilly commit a sex offender to McNeil Island, preventing his release into the community.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today the recovery of more than $5.2 million plus interest for Washingtonians through the state’s unclaimed property program. The funds are a result of Ferguson’s lawsuit over uncashed checks issued by international money transfer company MoneyGram.
