News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced a multistate settlement requiring Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Ethicon Inc. to pay nearly $117 million for their deceptive marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices, with Ohio receiving $6.3 million under the settlement.

A pair of Cuyahoga County corrections officers pleaded guilty today to charges of using excessive force on a restrained inmate.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost recognized the 2019 Law Enforcement Conference award winners today during a luncheon ceremony in Columbus.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement today regarding the passing of former Office of Budget and Management Director and Chief of Staff to Mayor Dana G. “Buck” Rinehart, Patrick H. Power.

In an effort to fight the opioid epidemic at its source, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the launch of two scientific projects aimed at reducing the number of people who succumb to substance use disorder.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today joined other states and the federal government in announcing a settlement with Avanir Pharmaceuticals over allegations that the company paid kickbacks to medical professionals and engaged in off-label marketing tactics to promote its flagship drug Neudexta unlawfully.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today cautioned that his office will not tolerate harassment and intimidation in the state’s petition process.  

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today empaneled an advisory committee to review Ohio’s facial-recognition database.

The following statement may be attributed to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost regarding today’s sentencing of the man who murdered Clermont County Deputy Bill Brewer.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is seeking refunds of $50,000 from a Dayton gravestone business accused of ripping off customers.