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Attorney General’s foreclosure rescue fraud and online promotions bills scheduled for public hearings this week

OLYMPIA – Two bills requested by Attorney General Rob McKenna that would protect Washington consumers are scheduled for public hearings this week.

  • Protecting Washington residents from mortgage foreclosure scams

The House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a public hearing concerning HB 1132 at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, in the John L. O’Brien building, House Hearing Room A.

AG McKenna announces new $14 million settlement with Eli Lilly

Settlement resolves allegations of improper marketing of anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa

OLYMPIA -- Attorney General Rob McKenna announced today that Washington state has joined with other states and the federal government in reaching an agreement in principle with Eli Lilly and Company to settle allegations it engaged in an off-label marketing campaign to improperly promote the anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa.

McKenna unveils major new initiatives to protect vulnerable adults, domestic violence victims

Agenda for 2009 legislative session also includes initiative to cut back on abusive records requests

OLYMPIA – Attorney General Rob McKenna today released his 2009 legislative agenda, with a special focus on protecting the state’s most vulnerable citizens and helping financially strapped homeowners.

AG McKenna announces Washington’s participation in settlement with Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company

Settlement Ends Illegal Distribution of Natural American Spirits Cigarettes Branded Merchandise

SEATTLE – A coalition of 42 states today announced a settlement with Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company after the company violated the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) by distributing decorative tin signs to consumers that featured its “Natural American Spirit” cigarettes brand name. 

Consumer Alert: KB Toys gift cards to expire Sunday

SEATTLE – If you have a gift card for KB Toys, shop now. The Washington Attorney General’s Office was notified by legal counsel for KB Toys, Inc., that the company is liquidating its stores and will no longer accept gift cards or store credit after Sunday, Jan. 11.

KB Toys stores and KB Toys.com operate as separate businesses. Gift cards purchased from stores can’t be spent online, according to a notice on the KBToys.com site.