North Carolina's Attorney General, Josh Stein, announced a new law that mandates ticket sellers to display the total price of tickets upfront, including all fees. This legislation aims to prevent hidden fees from surprising consumers at checkout. The law is part of provision S607 and affects major ticket sellers such as Ticketmaster and SeatGeek.
Attorney General Josh Stein expressed satisfaction following a district court's decision not to issue a preliminary injunction that would have restricted voting rights for certain U.S. citizens living abroad.
Attorney General Josh Stein recognized several individuals from southeastern North Carolina with the Attorney General’s Dogwood Award. This award acknowledges contributions to improving health, safety, and well-being in the community.
Attorney General Josh Stein has called on major cell service and internet providers to assist residents of western North Carolina who are recovering from Hurricane Helene. Stein urged these companies to provide unlimited data and high-speed internet access, as well as reimburse customers for charges incurred during service outages.
Attorney General Josh Stein has recognized several individuals from the Triangle area of North Carolina with the Attorney General’s Dogwood Award. This award is given to those who have made significant contributions to improving the health, safety, and well-being of their communities.
Attorney General Josh Stein has initiated legal proceedings to combat illegal robocalls in North Carolina. The lawsuit targets Club Exploria, LLC, a timeshare company accused of making over one million unsolicited robocalls to state residents without obtaining prior consent, as required by law.
A federal judge has denied Meta's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Josh Stein and other attorneys general in 2023. The suit alleges that Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, designed its platforms to be addictive for children and teenagers and misled users about the potential harms.
Attorney General Josh Stein has provided an update on the issue of price gouging related to Hurricane Helene. He emphasized the resilience of people in western North Carolina, stating, “The people in western North Carolina are tough, but we must do all we can to help.” Stein assured that his office is actively working to protect residents from fraudulent activities and individuals who might exploit the crisis for profit.
Attorney General Josh Stein's legal action against Pactiv Evergreen will proceed after a court decision rejected the company's attempt to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, filed in May, seeks repayment of $12 million in state funding following the abrupt closure of Canton’s paper mill, which left over 800 workers unemployed.
Attorney General Josh Stein has announced a $52 million settlement involving Marriott over a data breach that affected millions of guests. The breach, which occurred between July 2014 and September 2018, compromised the records of approximately 131.5 million customers in the United States. The leaked information included contact details, dates of birth, reservation data, and some unencrypted passport numbers and payment card information.
Attorney General Josh Stein has announced a settlement of $625,000 with Dr. Eric Troyer and his medical practice, Troyer Medical Inc, P.C., based in Landis. The settlement addresses allegations of a laboratory kickback scheme. The funds will be distributed to state and federal health care programs, with $429,254 going to the federal government and $195,746 to North Carolina.
Attorney General Josh Stein has expressed gratitude to the North Carolina General Assembly following the unanimous passage of the Disaster Recovery Act of 2024, also known as HB149. The legislation aims to provide initial funding for relief and recovery efforts in western North Carolina.
Attorney General Josh Stein has recognized several individuals and organizations from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area with Dogwood Awards for their contributions to the community. The awards highlight efforts in leadership, public service, disaster relief, law enforcement, and community development.
Attorney General Josh Stein has initiated legal action against TikTok, accusing the company of creating a harmful product for children and misleading the public about its risks. "TikTok knowingly created a product that harmed children, and then it deceived everyone about how dangerous and addictive the product was," Stein stated. He emphasized the importance of honesty in business practices, saying, "It doesn’t matter what you’re selling – you have to be honest about the risks, and you have to follow the law. TikTok failed in both regards, and our children suffer. So, I’m...
Attorney General Josh Stein addressed the issue of price gouging and disaster repair scams following Hurricane Helene. The North Carolina Department of Justice has received 196 complaints related to alleged price gouging, particularly concerning fuel, groceries, and hotel costs. These complaints primarily involve businesses in Buncombe, Cleveland, Madison, and Mecklenburg counties.
Attorney General Josh Stein honored seven North Carolinians from the Triad area with the Attorney General’s Dogwood Award. The awards recognize individuals working to improve the health, safety, and well-being of their communities.
Attorney General Josh Stein provided an update on price gouging complaints following Hurricane Helene. The Department of Justice has received 64 complaints alleging price gouging in western North Carolina, mainly concerning hotel rates, grocery prices, and fuel prices. These complaints predominantly involve Watauga, McDowell, and Cleveland counties. The Attorney General’s Office is investigating these complaints and has issued three civil investigative demands to gather more information.
North Carolina's law against price gouging, or charging too much in times of a crisis, goes into effect when the governor or the legislature declares a state of emergency. In some cases, businesses and industries that are heavily impacted by the incident causing the state of emergency have a reasonable need to increase prices in order to resupply, but they should disclose these increases so people can make informed purchasing decisions. Businesses cannot, however, unreasonably raise the price of goods or services to profit from a state of emergency.
Attorney General Josh Stein announced that North Carolina’s price gouging law is now in effect due to Hurricane Helene. The Department of Justice will closely review price gouging complaints, and Stein emphasized accountability for those breaking the law.
