Yakima company must pay maximum penalty for violating state Law Against Discrimination
OLYMPIA — Following a three-day trial in Yakima, a judge ruled on Friday that Haney Truck Line violated the Washington Law Against Discrimination by refusing to allow an employee with a disability to bring a trained service dog to work, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today.
| UPDATE: If you, a family member, an employee, or an employer, are a Washington state resident, and have been affected by this Executive Order, please contact the Attorney General’s Civil Rights Unit at 206-442-4492. |
Lawsuit seeks to invalidate new policy nationwide
Statement from Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson and the Attorneys General of California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia and the District of Columbia
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson today issued the following statement:
"The President's executive order on immigration is un-American and unconstitutional.
"My team and I are working this weekend to explore our options to oppose this illegal action.
"The rule of law applies to everyone — including President Trump — and I will use the authority of my office to hold him accountable to it."
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"I am deeply troubled by the President’s Executive Order today regarding sanctuary jurisdictions. His order raises significant legal issues that my office will be investigating closely to protect the constitutional and human rights of the people of our state."
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Company knew about pattern of harassment by employee
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that Spokane-area car dealer Greenacres Motors admitted to the AG’s allegations of a pattern of sexual harassment by its former owner and employee, Monte L. Masingale.
AG to appear before House Health Care & Wellness Committee tomorrow in support of legislation
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson will continue his push to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco and vapor products to 21 tomorrow before the House Health Care & Wellness Committee.
AG’s Wing Luke Civil Rights Unit resolves allegations against 5 housing providers of fair-housing-law violations
OLYMPIA — In an action brought by the Attorney General’s Office, Secretary of State Kim Wyman will pay the state $10,115 over her campaign’s failure to timely file contribution and expenditure disclosure reports and timely deposit contributions. Attorney General Bob Ferguson is recused and was screened from any involvement in the matter.
Lawsuit alleges multiple deceptive student loan lending, servicing and debt collection practices
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today filed a lawsuit against student loan servicer Navient Corporation, an offshoot of education-finance giant Sallie Mae.
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