News Releases

Attorney General Mike DeWine today filed a lawsuit charging Durabilt Inc., Allwood Structures Inc., and the businesses’ owner Timothy Swallen with multiple violations of Ohio’s consumer laws. In the lawsuit, the Attorney General seeks consumer restitution, permanent injunctive relief, and civil penalties.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine requested today that the Urban Outfitters retail chain cease sales of its "Prescription Line" of glasses, coasters, mugs, and drink holders.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement after the passage of House Bill 7 and Senate Bill 115, which would effectively ban sweepstakes establishments in Ohio and strengthen the current moratorium on new establishments:

Attorney General Mike DeWine and Richland County Prosecutor James J. Mayer Jr. today announced indictments against individuals involved in three separate incidents involving the abuse of charitable resources and fraud. Also contributing to the development of these cases were the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Mansfield Police, Lexington Police, and the local developmental disabilities board.

Ohioans Received $86 Million in Early 2013

Authorities Remind Citizens to Report Suspected Prescription Drug Abuse at 855-BCI-OHIO

Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) today announced that a Cuyahoga County judge has ordered Gray Container LLC of Cleveland and its affiliates to pay $1.05 million for hazardous waste and air pollution violations caused by the chemical drum reconditioning business. The business is located within a half of a block of residences, a park, and a church in East Cleveland.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Vinton County Prosecutor Trecia Kimes-Brown, and Vinton County Sheriff Shawn Justice announced today the arrest of a McArthur woman on a 12-count indictment alleging she sexually assaulted a child.
 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today certified the petition for the proposed constitutional amendment submitted by the Ohio Rights Group.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio has joined with other states and the federal government in a $500 million dollar settlement to resolve civil and criminal allegations against a pharmaceutical manufacturer in India.