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Attorney General DeWine Files Lawsuit Against Opioid Distributors for Practices Fueling Opioid Diversion

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today filed a lawsuit against four major prescription opioid distributors in Madison County Court of Common Pleas. The lawsuit alleges that the drug companies engaged in unsafe distribution practices that ignored their responsibility under law to provide effective controls against opioid diversion.

2/26/2018

Following Flooding, Attorney General DeWine Offers Consumer Protection Tips

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered consumer protection tips following the flooding and other severe weather that affected Ohio this weekend.

2/26/2018

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Announces Completion of Sexual Assault Kit Testing Initiative

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that his special initiative to test evidence from thousands of once-forgotten rape kits is complete.

2/23/2018

Columbus Man Accused of Failing to Deliver Home Improvement Services

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Columbus man accused of taking money for home improvement services he never provided.

2/15/2018

Attorney General DeWine Takes Action Against Columbus-Area Tree Trimmer for Repeat Violations

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Columbus man accused of repeatedly failing to deliver promised tree and lawn services to consumers.

2/12/2018

Attorney General DeWine Warns of Romance Scams

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers to beware of online romance scams, which have been reported by several Ohioans in recent weeks.

2/12/2018

Petition for Constitutional Amendment Related to Kidney Dialysis Certified

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today certified a petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution regarding standards and payment requirements for kidney dialysis services.

2/9/2018

Attorney General DeWine Files Lawsuit Against DuPont for Releasing Toxic Chemical into Ohio for Decades

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today filed a lawsuit against the chemical company DuPont, alleging that for decades, DuPont released a toxic chemical from its plant on the Ohio River, despite knowing the risks it posed to Ohio’s citizens and natural resources.

2/8/2018

Massillon Man Accused of Misusing Funds from Youth Baseball Leagues

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a man accused of misusing tens of thousands of dollars in charitable funds from the Massillon Little League and the Massillon Youth Baseball Association.

2/8/2018

Attorney General DeWine Warns of Tax Scams

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to avoid scams this tax season. Since January, the Attorney General’s Office has received about 190 reports of tax-related scams.

2/6/2018
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