Press Releases
- Attorney General Announces Board of Appeal Enforcement Initiative
- Medford Man Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to State Prison in Connection with Defrauding Over 1,000 Donors to Disabled Veterans' and Retired Police Organizations
- AG Announces $300 Million Recovery for Fund Investors From State Street Bank Regarding Subprime Investment Losses
- Framingham Man Pleads Guilty to Charges of Unlawfully Issuing State Inspection Stickers to Untested Vehicles
- AGO Obtains Consent Judgment Against Berkshire County Newspaper for Alleged Publication of Discriminatory Housing Advertisements
Information on the Toyota Recalls
Attorney General Martha Coakley reports the following information regarding the recent Toyota recall. Following the recall announced by Toyota to correct a problem with sticking accelerator pedals, the U.S. Department of Transportation has advised that owners return affected vehicles to their Toyota dealer to request the appropriate repair. Toyota announced that certain models, in rare instances, may develop a problem over time with a sticking accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle is one of those listed on Toyota’s website, you are advised to contact your Toyota dealer to ask about arranging for the repair.
Consumers are reminded that if they own a car with a problem which impairs the use or safety of the vehicle, the consumer should consider their rights and the manufacturer’s obligations under the Lemon Law. The Executive Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations has information on the Lemon Law available on its website.
Toyota reports that vehicle models and years not listed in the recall are not affected in any way. Toyota owners can direct further questions about the recall to the Toyota Customer Service line, at 1-800-331-4331, or to their local Toyota dealer.
Discount Health Plan Regulations
Recently, Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office announced new regulations regarding discount health plans. The regulations are designed to protect Massachusetts residents from the unscrupulous marketing of plans that claim to offer discounts on health products or services.
Health discount plans may provide consumers with discounts for medical, dental, vision and other health care products or services from certain providers in exchange for some form of fee. However, they do not constitute health insurance, and do not meet the Commonwealth’s health insurance requirements.
The new regulations require discount plans to disclose that they are not insurance and that the consumer is responsible for paying for any services or products they receive. The regulations also require health discount plan organizations to have written contracts with all participating health care providers and to provide consumers access to an up-to-date list of all participating providers.
For tips on how to avoid scams and make smart health plan choices, go to the joint consumer advisory issued by the Attorney General’s Office and the Massachusetts Division of Insurance.
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