Attorney General Kris Mayes
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Recent News About Attorney General Kris Mayes
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Arizona's MFCU contributes significantly to national healthcare fraud enforcement action
PHOENIX – The Arizona Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) played a significant role in the annual National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The nationwide results of this United States Department of Justice coordinated action were announced earlier today by US Attorney General Merrick Garland. Attorney General Garland highlighted details of two cases brought by the Arizona Attorney General during the focused case charging period from June 10-26, 2024. -
Attorneys general support upholding ban on deceptive TurboTax advertising
PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes this week joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a brief supporting a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) order that bars Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, from deceptively advertising “free” tax preparation software when its services were not actually free for most consumers. In a brief filed in Intuit v. Federal Trade Commission, the attorneys general argue that the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit should reject an appeal filed by Intuit and uphold the FTC’s order. -
Attorney General Mayes comments on Cochise County election interference rulings
Attorney General Mayes Releases Statement on Rulings in Cochise County Election Interference Case -
Attorney General Kris Mayes criticizes state budget's handling of opioid settlement funds
PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes released a statement following the passage of the state budget, expressing concern over the handling of opioid settlement funds. -
US Supreme Court upholds access to mifepristone
PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes released a statement in response to the US Supreme Court decision in Food and Drug Administration vs. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, which upheld access to Mifepristone. -
700 million national settlement reached against Johnson & Johnson
PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes, along with 42 other state attorneys general, has reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations concerning the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products containing talc. -
Attorney General Mayes addresses investigation into Apache County Attorney
Earlier today, Attorney General Mayes sent a letter to the Apache County Board of Supervisors concerning an ongoing investigation into alleged conduct by Apache County Attorney Michael Whiting. The warrant issued earlier this week remains sealed by the court, and the Attorney General’s Office has no additional comments to make at this time. -
Attorney General criticizes county attorney's bid for death warrant
PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a statement today in response to a motion filed by Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell seeking a death warrant in the Gunches case. -
Arizona AG seeks information on Tucson physician amid sexual misconduct allegations
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is seeking information related to an active investigation of Dr. Mehul P. Dixit, who practiced pediatric nephrology between 2000 and 2005 at the Tucson Medical Center and the University of Arizona Health and Sciences Center in Tucson, Arizona. -
Attorney general announces first prison sentence in Medicaid fraud case
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced today the conviction and first prison sentence in a case related to the ongoing Medicaid fraud scandal. Ariell Dix, 37, pleaded guilty to two felony charges of illegal control of an enterprise. She was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for her role in the scheme. -
Attorney General Mayes joins federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation
PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 29 states and the District of Columbia in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster. The lawsuit alleges that the companies have illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry, resulting in increased prices for Arizonans attending live shows. -
Mayes releases unredacted indictment in Arizona's fake electors case
Attorney General Kris Mayes released an unredacted copy of the indictment issued in late April by the State Grand Jury. This is part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged fake elector scheme in Arizona. -
Attorney general sues over secrecy clauses in long-term care facilities
Attorney General Kris Mayes has initiated legal action to nullify a secrecy clause imposed on the family of a man who died due to neglect in a long-term care facility. The clause, according to Mayes, contravenes Arizona law that mandates notifying the Attorney General when cases involve abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. -
Arizona sues Amazon over alleged deceptive business practices
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced today that the state of Arizona has initiated legal proceedings against Amazon, alleging the e-commerce behemoth of unfair and deceptive business practices. The accusations are grounded in the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act and the Arizona Uniform State Antitrust Act. -
Arizona Supreme Court grants extended stay on historic abortion law
Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued a statement in response to the Arizona Supreme Court's decision to grant her motion for an additional 90-day stay of the mandate in the case of Planned Parenthood vs. Hazelrigg. -
Attorney General Mayes to investigate Steward Health Care's bankruptcy
In the wake of Steward Health Care's bankruptcy filing in a Texas court on May 6, 2024, and the subsequent announcement of its intention to auction four Arizona hospitals, Attorney General Kris Mayes has declared her intention to launch an investigation into the circumstances that led to the healthcare provider's financial downfall. She is also contemplating intervening in the bankruptcy proceedings due to potential adverse impacts on Arizona patients, healthcare workers, providers, and vendors. -
Court denies Avid Telecom's bid to dismiss robocall lawsuit
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that the United States District Court in Arizona has denied Avid Telecom's attempts to dismiss and delay a lawsuit against them. -
Attorney General Mayes opposes HCR 2060 due to potential unintended consequences
Attorney General Kris Mayes has publicly declared her opposition to HCR 2060, citing potential negative impacts on law enforcement and communities in Arizona. -
Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Attorney General Kris Mayes has expressed her views following the Arizona Senate's decision to repeal the 1864 abortion ban. -
Arizona AG seeks delay in Planned Parenthood v. Hazelrigg case
Attorney General Kris Mayes has taken action in the case of Planned Parenthood v. Hazelrigg by filing a motion with the Arizona Supreme Court.