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Guilty Verdicts for Unlicensed Dentistry, Illegal Prescribing, Medicaid Fraud

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office secured guilty verdicts against Fritz Gabriel for Medicaid fraud, illegal prescribing, and unlicensed dentistry. Gabriel defrauded MassHealth of approximately $245,000 by billing for services not rendered and illegally prescribing controlled substances. Sentencing is scheduled for February 26, 2026.

AG Bonta Seeks Enforcement of Disaster Funding Order

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by 22 other states, has asked a federal court to enforce a prior order compelling FEMA to restore the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The motion seeks to ensure billions in disaster preparedness funding are made available after FEMA failed to comply with a December 2025 court order.

Texas AG Launches Illegal Voting Tipline and Election Integrity Advisory

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an email tipline for the public to report suspected violations of Texas election law and issued a legal advisory on election integrity. The advisory clarifies aspects of election law and emphasizes the risks posed by noncitizen voting and partisan efforts to manipulate electoral outcomes.

Texas AG Sues TP-Link for CCP Device Access

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued TP-Link Systems Inc. for allegedly deceiving consumers about the privacy and security of its networking devices, and for allowing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) access to American devices. This lawsuit is the first in a series of actions against companies affiliated with Communist China.

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.

State AGs Seek Court Order to Restore FEMA Disaster Funding

A coalition of State Attorneys General, led by Washington AG Nick Brown, has filed a motion to enforce a court order compelling FEMA to restore funding to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The program, which has provided approximately $4.5 billion for disaster mitigation projects nationwide, was unlawfully terminated by FEMA, leading to delays and cancellations of nearly 2,000 projects.

Goodman v. PayPal Holdings, Inc. et al - Securities Class Action

A new securities class action lawsuit has been filed against PayPal Holdings, Inc. and several executives. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges violations under the Class Action Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The filing includes a complaint and a proposed summons.

Tripathi v. Enphase Energy, Inc. et al - Securities Class Action

A securities class action lawsuit, Tripathi v. Enphase Energy, Inc. et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case alleges violations under the Class Action Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The filing fee was $405.

V.R. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, V.R. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims. The filing includes a complaint, proposed summons, and a certificate of interested entities.

Lawrence v. Lawrence et al - Airplane Personal Injury

The US District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Lawrence v. Lawrence et al. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-01378, involves a complaint for personal injury damages under the Montreal Convention.