US State

Texas AG Investigates Blue Cross, Conduent Data Breach

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Conduent Business Services LLC regarding a data breach affecting approximately four million Texans. The investigation focuses on the security of protected health information accessed by a third party.

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.

State AGs Condemn EPA's Rescission of Endangerment Finding

Ten State Attorneys General, led by Washington AG Nick Brown, have condemned the EPA's final rule rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding for greenhouse gas emissions. The AGs argue this action is illegal, ignores scientific consensus, and will endanger public health and welfare by eliminating federal standards for motor vehicle emissions.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over Public Health Grant Cuts

Attorneys General from four states, including Colorado, have sued the Trump administration over a directive to cut over $600 million in federal public health grants. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, alleges the directive violates the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act. The cuts could take effect as early as February 12, 2026.

Tilting Point Media Fined $500K for CCPA/COPPA Children's Data Violations

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto announced a $500,000 settlement with Tilting Point Media LLC for violating CCPA and COPPA. The company illegally collected and shared children's data from its mobile game "SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off" without parental consent.

Healthline.com Agrees to $1.55M CCPA Settlement with California AG

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $1.55 million settlement with Healthline.com for alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The settlement resolves claims that Healthline failed to allow consumers to opt out of targeted advertising and shared sensitive health data with third parties without proper consent.

Sling TV Agrees to $530K Settlement for CCPA Privacy Violations

California Attorney General Bonta secured a $530,000 settlement with Sling TV for CCPA violations. The settlement resolves allegations that Sling TV failed to provide an easy opt-out for consumers to stop the sale of their personal information and lacked sufficient privacy protections for children. Sling TV must implement changes to comply with CCPA requirements.

State AGs Secure $5.1M Settlement from Education Software Company for Data Breach

California, Connecticut, and New York Attorneys General have secured a $5.1 million settlement with Illuminate Education, Inc. following a 2021 data breach that exposed sensitive student information. The company will pay $3.25 million in civil penalties to California and implement enhanced data security measures.

California AG Secures $1.4M CCPA Settlement with Jam City

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $1.4 million settlement with mobile app gaming company Jam City, Inc. for violating the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The company failed to provide consumers with opt-out methods for the sale of their personal information and mishandled data of minors.