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Attorneys General Secure $600 Million from Equifax in Largest Data Breach Settlement in U.S. History

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced that a multistate coalition of attorneys general, led in part by Ohio, has reached a settlement with Equifax following an investigation into its massive 2017 data breach.

7/22/2019

Petition Certified for Proposed Gun Background Check Law

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today certified a revised petition for a proposed law that would expand background checks for firearm sales.

7/19/2019

Organized Crime Task Force Arrests 12 Individuals on 92 Drug Felony Charges

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, U.S. Marshal Peter Tobin and the Major Crime Task Force of Gallia and Meigs Counties today announced the arrests of 12 individuals on 92 felony drug trafficking and possession charges.

7/19/2019

Yost joins 37 AGs Urging FDA to Partner with States for Consumers of Cannabis-Derived Products

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general urging federal cooperation with states to protect consumers from false advertising and harms to their health from products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds, including cannabidiol (CBD).

7/17/2019

AG Yost Seeks Consumer Refunds of $19K From Central Ohio Concrete Contractor

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced a consumer protection lawsuit against a central Ohio concrete contractor accused of performing shoddy work and failing to complete home improvement projects.

7/15/2019

AG Yost Launches New Tool to Help Ohio Consumers

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the launch of a new online tool to help Ohioans gauge the reputations of businesses and steer clear of those with problematic pasts.  

7/12/2019

Human Trafficking Task Forces Arrest 49 During Recent Festivities

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley today announced the success of two concurrent Human Trafficking Task Force operations that occurred during the past week’s professional baseball festivities.

7/11/2019

AG Yost Seeks Consumer Refunds of $37K From Lorain Landscaper

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced a consumer protection lawsuit against a Lorain landscaping business that allegedly performed shoddy work and failed to deliver promised services.

7/8/2019

AG Yost Reminds Ohioans of State’s Fireworks Laws

Ohio’s fireworks laws can be tricky but not so confusing as to require an explanation from an attorney.

7/2/2019

AG Yost Calls for Removal of Pike County Sheriff

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the filing of an amicus brief  with the Ohio Supreme Court in support of Auditor Keith Faber’s office calling for the Court to initiate proceedings for removing Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader from office.

7/2/2019
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