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Attorney General DeWine Calls for Immediate Action to Prevent Asian Carp Infestation

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today called on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move to design the complete hydrologic separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins to prevent invasive species, specifically Asian carp, from reaching the Great Lakes.

1/16/2014

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Restitution from Home Improvement Contractor

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Johnny Poe, a Wellston home improvement contractor accused of performing shoddy and incomplete work.

1/15/2014

'Ohio Attorney General's Safe Neighborhoods Initiative' to Begin in Lima

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that he is expanding his "Ohio Attorney General's Safe Neighborhoods Initiative" to the city of Lima.

1/14/2014

Attorney General DeWine Warns of Tax Scams

In recognition of Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, January 13-17, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers to protect their personal information and watch for scams.

1/13/2014

Attorney General DeWine Reminds Security Breach Victims to Monitor Accounts

Attorney General Mike DeWine today reminded all Ohio security breach victims to monitor their accounts and learn about available credit monitoring. In connection with its recent data breach, Target recently announced that it would offer one year of free credit monitoring to all Target customers.

1/13/2014

Attorney General DeWine Announces Top Consumer Complaints of 2013

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced the top ten list of consumer complaints filed in 2013.

1/10/2014

Ohio to Receive More Than $240,000 in BioScrip Settlement

Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio will receive $240,845 as part of a multi-state, $15 million settlement with BioScrip, Inc. regarding allegations that the company received kickbacks in exchange for promoting a chronic iron overload drug.

1/9/2014

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Reimbursement from Five Ohio Car Dealerships

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced five lawsuits his office filed against Northeast Ohio car dealerships for failing to deliver motor vehicle titles as required by law. The Attorney General is seeking more than $32,000 in total reimbursements from the dealerships for payments made to resolve consumers’ complaints.

1/8/2014

Statement on Resolution in Lynnett Gorman Case

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement on the resolution of community service in lieu of conviction reached today in the Lynnett Gorman case in Steubenville Municipal Court.

1/8/2014

Untested Rape Kits Submitted to BCI Exceeds 5,000 Kits

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that the number of previously untested rape kits submitted to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) for free testing has exceeded 5,000 kits.

1/2/2014
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