California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), is investigating and will independently review an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred on July 4, 2024, in Hemet, California. The incident, which resulted in the death of one individual, took place around 1:30 a.m. and involved the Hemet Police Department.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert following Governor Newsom’s declaration of a state of emergency for Butte County due to the Thompson Fire. The fire has burned 3,002 acres and led to the evacuation of thousands of residents. Attorney General Bonta reminded Californians that price gouging during a state of emergency is illegal under Penal Code Section 396. Residents who believe they have been victims of price gouging should report it to local authorities or the Attorney General at oag.ca.gov/report.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general urging the United States Supreme Court to overturn a decision from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The court had ruled that a regulation by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) concerning ghost guns is inconsistent with federal law.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a cooperative settlement agreement with The Regents of the University of California (The Regents) and UCSF Health regarding their acquisition of Dignity Health's two San Francisco hospitals, St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC) and Saint Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH). The agreement aims to ensure health equity and maintain competition in the healthcare market.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a multistate coalition urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to delay immigration enforcement action for workers participating in labor violation investigations. Currently, workers can apply to DHS for deferred action for two years if they are victims of, or witnesses to, alleged workplace violations being investigated or prosecuted by the government.
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $2.5 million multi-party settlement with AB&I Foundry, which manufactured cast-iron and metal pipe fittings in East Oakland. The settlement resolves two consolidated Proposition 65 lawsuits filed against AB&I and its parent company, McWane, Inc., by the environmental justice organization Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) and the California Department of Justice’s Bureau of Environmental Justice. Both lawsuits alleged that AB&I unlawfully emitted hexavalent chromium into the air without providing clear and...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the release of several annual criminal justice statistical reports for 2023. The reports, which include Homicide in California, Crime in California, Use of Force Incident Reporting, Juvenile Justice in California, and Crime Guns in California, provide comprehensive data submitted by law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice entities across the state.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a statement and information for consumers following the implementation of Senate Bill 478 (SB 478) on July 1, 2024. SB 478, also known as the "Honest Pricing Law" or "Hidden Fees Statute," mandates that businesses must include all required fees or charges in their advertised prices, excluding certain government taxes and shipping costs.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert following an increase in text-based scams claiming consumers owe express lane or toll charges and asking for online payment. Bonta urges Californians not to click on links in texts that appear to alert consumers to overdue toll charges. FasTrak, the electronic toll collection system used statewide in California, does not request payment by text with a link to a website. The consumer alert includes tips on how to identify and avoid toll charge scams and what to do if one becomes a victim of this fraudulent...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating an officer-involved shooting (OIS) in Downey, California. The incident, which resulted in one fatality, occurred on June 29, 2024, at approximately 6:15 p.m. and involved the Downey Police Department.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta led 20 attorneys general in filing a multistate amicus brief in States of Texas and Montana v. Becerra et al., opposing the State of Texas and Montana’s motion for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, and stay of agency action against the Biden administration’s 2024 Final Rule implementing Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). This rule strengthens protections against discrimination in health care for protected groups and individuals. The coalition supports the final rule’s inclusion of...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Idaho v. U.S., where the court chose not to rule on whether the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) mandates hospitals to provide necessary abortion care during medical emergencies, regardless of conflicting state laws. EMTALA requires emergency departments in Medicare-participating hospitals to stabilize patients with emergency medical conditions.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down Purdue Pharma L.P.'s bankruptcy plan in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma. The ruling found that nonconsensual third-party releases are not authorized under the Bankruptcy Code. Purdue’s plan had granted the Sackler family, owners of Purdue, immunity in exchange for up to $6 billion for claims related to OxyContin's misleading marketing and their role in the opioid crisis.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued letters to eight major pharmacy chains and five health data companies, reminding them of their obligations under the state's Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) and new requirements introduced by Assembly Bill 352 (AB 352). The legislation, which takes full effect on July 1, 2024, mandates additional protections for patient information related to reproductive health and gender-affirming care.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued cease and desist letters to two entities, Cali Choice and LivingHelp Center, regarding their compliance with AB 1720 (Bauer-Kahan). This law mandates that ultrasound technology and similar devices be used only in licensed facilities or by licensed providers. In his letter, the Attorney General emphasized that if these entities are not compliant with AB 1720, they must immediately halt all ultrasound procedures.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) cease-and-desist order against Intuit, the maker of TurboTax. The FTC determined that Intuit deceptively advertised "free" tax-filing products and ordered the company to halt deceptive activities and provide disclosures to address the claims in its advertisements.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a notice of appeal today in an effort to overturn a judgment by the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The court's decision currently prevents the California Department of Justice from enforcing Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) against five charter cities, citing that it violates their state constitutional authority.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a statement following the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Rahimi, which reversed a lower court ruling that would have allowed domestic violence abusers access to firearms. The case involved a federal law prohibiting individuals subject to Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) from possessing guns. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals had previously vacated the criminal conviction of a defendant who unlawfully possessed a firearm while under a DVRO issued by a Texas state court for assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the "State of Pride Report" today in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The report outlines the California Department of Justice's (DOJ) efforts to support and defend LGBTQ+ rights amidst ongoing threats to justice and equality.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), released a report on Joseph Thomas Tracy IV’s death from an officer-involved shooting in Hemet, California, on January 18, 2022. The incident involved the Gang Impact Team of the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, which includes officers from Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Riverside Police Department, and Hemet Police Department. The report is part of the California Department of Justice's (DOJ) ongoing efforts to provide transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices....
