News and Announcements

Two-Year Grant Program Provides Nearly $600,000 to State Agencies, Municipalities, and Nonprofits that Assist Low-Income Households

Failures Allegedly Occurred on Various Injured Worker Prescriptions Filled in Springfield, New Bedford, Boston and Worcester at Walgreens, CVS, and RiteAid Locations

AG’s New England Fentanyl Strike Force Seized over One Kilogram of Fentanyl

Settlement Resolves Allegations That Santander Consumer USA Failed to Provide Post-Repossession Information to Consumers; Includes Debt Relief and Credit Repair for Eligible Borrowers

Work Out World Purchased Accounts From BSC and Charged Thousands of Consumers Without Their Consent; Company Will Provide Full Refunds and Pay $62,500 in Penalties

AG's New England Fentanyl Strike Force Seized Nearly 550 Grams of Fentanyl, 5000 grams of a Fentanyl Cutting Agent, 50 Grams of Cocaine and $4,000 in Cash

Richard Capachione to Pay $150,000 in Restitution for Home Improvement Scam Impacting Dozens of Consumers

AG’s Office Issued a Record 202 Determination Letters and Resolved 350 Complaints in 2021; Guided Public Boards on Ensuring Access to Remote Meetings Amid Pandemic

Unit to Increase Confidence in the Integrity of the Criminal Prosecutions and Convictions Handled by the AG’s Office

Elementary School Serves Environmental Justice Neighborhoods; City of Fitchburg Implements Plan to Improve Asbestos Safety at all Local Schools

Company Prevented More Than 600 Employees From Taking Meal Breaks Because of Short Staffing at Stores

Leads Multistate Brief in Estados Unidos Mexicanos v. Smith & Wesson Brands Arguing that Federal Law Does not Shield Gun Manufacturers and Dealers from Consumer Laws Governing the Marketing and Sale of Firearms

Defendant to Pay Over $26,000 in Restitution and Penalties

Settlement Requires Defendants to Pay Up to $325,000 and Ensures Compliance for Future Work at Site

Owner of Fortitude Counseling Faces Additional Charges for Filing False Medicare Claims; Previously Charged with Defrauding MassHealth of $500,000 and Using Funds for International Travel, Disney Trips, Red Sox Games, and Posting Bail for Prior Unrelated