NY Attorney General Press Releases

NY AG Warns of Pig Butchering Investment Scams

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert and guide warning New Yorkers about "pig butchering" investment scams. The alert details how these scams operate, where victims are typically targeted, and provides steps to avoid becoming a victim.

NY AG Secures $1.3M from St. Margaret's Nursing Home for Neglect

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured $1.3 million from St. Margaret's Center, a pediatric nursing home, for years of resident neglect and failure to comply with federal and state laws. The facility will pay the settlement amount to Medicaid and be subject to federal monitoring for five years.

NY AG stops sale of gun accessory, $1.75M restitution

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a global settlement with gun accessory manufacturer MEAN LLC (Mean Arms) for aiding the Buffalo shooter. Mean Arms will pay $1.75 million in restitution and is permanently banned from selling its MA Lock device in New York.

NY AG Recovers $4.7M from Tax Evasion Scheme by Truck Rental Companies

New York Attorney General Letitia James recovered over $4.7 million from two NYC truck rental companies, Able Rentals and Abarn Equipment Corp., and their accountant, Howard Zapken, for a decade-long tax evasion scheme. The companies underreported sales, pocketing over $1.3 million in collected sales tax.

Contractor Fraud Scheme Convictions and Sentencing

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the conviction and sentencing of John McClure and Sarah Chambers for a contractor fraud scheme. The couple defrauded homeowners out of over $1.5 million and were ordered to pay over $890,000 in restitution. McClure received a prison sentence of five to 15 years, and Chambers received six months in jail.

AG James Secures $17.85M from Bausch and Lannett for Price Fixing

New York Attorney General Letitia James, as part of a coalition of 47 other attorneys general, secured $17.85 million from drug companies Bausch and Lannett for their role in a scheme to inflate prices of generic drugs. New Yorkers who purchased eligible generic drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may be eligible for compensation.

NY AG Warns of Prediction Market Risks and Lack of Consumer Protection

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer and industry alert warning New Yorkers about the risks of unregulated prediction markets, which lack consumer protections and may violate gambling laws. The alert advises consumers to verify platform licensing and exercise caution with funds.

NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over Hudson Tunnel Project Funding Freeze

New York and New Jersey Attorneys General have sued the Trump administration over its decision to freeze federal funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project. The states are seeking emergency relief to prevent a shutdown of the project, which could lead to thousands of job losses and significant economic disruption.