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SEATTLE - The State Attorney General's Office last year saved Washington consumers nearly $5 million dollars - a record amount - primarily through the help of volunteers.
Consumers received $4,921,836 in restitution and other savings as a result of the Attorney General's Office mediation efforts with businesses. In 1994, consumers were saved $4,662,262, up 21 percent over 1993.
OLYMPIA- State Attorney General Christine Gregoire today announced the findings of an extensive investigation that revealed significant problems with the construction of 10 Eastern Washington schools in the last five years.
"Obviously, it's wiser, safer and cheaper to build schools right the first time," said Gregoire "The investigation confirms these problems were not unique or isolated to one or two projects. One thing is clear, schools need more help."
OLYMPIA - Washington Attorney General Christine Gregoire today supported President Clinton¹s proposal to regulate tobacco as an addictive drug.
"This is a bold action by the Clinton administration and it is absolutely necessary to help prevent thousands of Washington children from facing a life of addiction, smoking-related health problems and early death," Gregoire said.
SEATTLE -Attorney General Christine Gregoire filed a lawsuit against Sunrise Resorts and Recreation, Inc. of Renton, WA., a camping club with a long history of consumer complaints.
According to the lawsuit, Sunrise sales representatives failed to disclose important facts about the Sunrise camping club and its facilities. For example, consumers were not told that in 1987, Sunrise filed a Chapter 11 reorganization in Federal Bankruptcy Court and since then had been operating under a Chapter 11 reorganization plan.
SEATTLE Attorney General Christine Gregoire today filed an antitrust lawsuit alleging Ken Behring, the Seattle Seahawks owner, used unfair and anti-competitive business practices in attempting to move his team to Southern California.
The antitrust action, filed in U.S. District Court, contends Behring violated federal and state antitrust laws and Washington's consumer protection statutes. It also makes a claim, on behalf of the state, that Washington's economy and the public welfare will be harmed if the Seahawks breach the Kingdome contract.
SEATTLE- Attorney General Christine Gregoire today announced that Washington with 22 other states and the Federal Trade Commission, have reached a $1 million settlement with four auto manufacturers that promises to change the way auto leases are advertised nationwide.
The settlement with General Motors, Honda, Isuzu and Mitsubishi involves deceptive "O down" and "nothing down" auto leasing advertisements that offer consumers a new car with no down payment.
SEATTLE - State Attorney General Christine Gregoire signed a letter of agreement today with America Online, an online service provider headquartered in Virginia, resolving allegations that AOL had violated Washington's Consumer Protection Act in marketing their new pricing and service plan.
AOL had planned to bill its subscribers at a new $19.95 rate for unlimited service without their positive assent to it. If subscribers failed to tell AOL they didn't want the service, they would have automatically been billed for it.
OLYMPIA -- Secretary of State Sam Reed and Attorney General Rob McKenna urge citizens to watch out for scam artists playing off legitimate charitable efforts following the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech.
"Following devastating tragedies such as this, scam artists often strike and mimic official charities that raise money for victims,” cautioned Reed. “Washingtonians are very generous - we just want to make sure citizens are careful who they give to.”
OLYMPIA -- The State Attorney General's Office today announced it will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court the recent ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals limiting the application of Washington's ban on assisted suicide.
"This is a significant issue for the nation," said Attorney General Christine Gregoire. "It is a watershed issue of public policy that requires the review and analysis of our nation's highest court."
The role of the Washington Attorney General's Office in this case has been to defend the state law, which was initially enacted by the legislature in 1854.
OLYMPIA – Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced that he is teaming up with the Governor’s Office and the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to investigate factors that influence gas prices in the state.
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