Washington State

Office of the Attorney General

Attorney General

Bob Ferguson

Dec 04 2015
Last month was a good month in the fight against scammers, especially here in Washington. Read More...
Nov 02 2015
This past month, we joined forces with other states in opening an investigation on behalf of Washington consumers into Volkswagen’s emissions workaround.   Read More...
Oct 09 2015
In this issue, read about the new Wing Luke Civil Rights Unit, a million dollar Medicaid fraud scam on our enforcement agenda, our efforts to protect the health and safety of Hanford workers and more... Read More...
Aug 03 2015
July was a month of exciting news for our state. A federal appeals court agreed pharmacies must follow state laws in dispensing all lawful prescriptions, which was an important win in our fight to give patients safe and timely access to their medication. Read More...
Jul 06 2015
Fighting fraud and abuse took center stage at the Attorney General’s Office in June.  We filed a lawsuit against a Snohomish County couple who we allege scammed elderly residents applying for Medicaid and veteran’s benefits.  We prosecuted a woman who masqueraded as a nurse, and convicted an adult family home provider for abusing a man in his care. Read More...
Jun 12 2015
May was a very busy month at the Attorney General’s Office, especially for my antitrust and consumer protection teams. Read More...
May 01 2015
In this month’s edition of the Ferguson File, I discuss why I called for the immediate resignation of State Auditor Troy Kelley. Read More...
Mar 27 2015
Sun, sand, Super Bowl scams and taxpayer savings are all in the mix this month as the Attorney General’s Office tackles a unique range of legal issues.   Read More...
Mar 01 2015
In this issue, read about: Prosecuting wage theft and tax fraud S&P Lawsuit: $21.5 million recovery for Washington Protecting Youth: Raising smoking age to 21 Court sides with Attorney General in Arlene’s Flowers consumer discrimination case Read More...
Jan 01 2015
In this issue, read about: Increasing the Legal Smoking Age from 18 to 21 Working for Victims of Human Trafficking Supporting the President's Executive Action on Immigration Attorney General Request Legislation Medicaid Fraudsters Facing Lawsuit Millions for Consumers from T-Mobile and Sirius Agreements Read More...

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