27 Jul 2022

Opioids Maker Teva Agrees to $4.25 Billion Settlement

By Ashlee Kieler

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 27, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has reached an agreement in principle on key financial terms with opioid maker Teva, which would provide up to $4.25 billion to participating states and local governments.

While critical details of the settlement remain the subject of ongoing negotiations, Teva disclosed the first details of the agreement ahead of its earnings announcement Wednesday.

14 Jul 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Urges Legislature to Enact "Red Flag" Law to Help Stop Shootings

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 14, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller urged the Legislature to support a “red flag” law in Iowa to help reduce gun violence.

“This is a common-sense, scientifically-supported solution to a crisis,” AG Miller said. “No single solution will prevent shootings, but we must take advantage of tools that can be effective.”

30 Jun 2022

First Criminal Law on Elder Abuse Targets Theft, Assault, and Financial Exploitation

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2022) — Elder abuse will become a specific criminal offense in Iowa for the first time on July 1.

28 Jun 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Declines to Participate in Governor's Legal Actions on Abortion

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 28, 2022) — Attorney General Tom Miller issued the following statement regarding Planned Parenthood v Kim Reynolds, et al:

08 Jun 2022

Ten-Year Total Secured for Iowa Consumers: $178.67 Million

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 8, 2022) — Over the last ten years, Iowans have benefited from at least $178.67 million in restitution and other relief, thanks to settlements, judgments, and other actions taken by Attorney General Tom Miller’s office.

The total identified between 2012 and April 18, 2022, includes:

08 Jun 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Applauds Debt Cancellation for Former Corinthian Students

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 8, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller commends the US Department of Education’s actions to cancel $5.8 billion in student-loan balances for students who attended Corinthian Colleges, a defunct for-profit college chain.

25 May 2022

Iowa Attorney General Miller Sues Excavators Over "One Call" Violations

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 25, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has filed “Iowa One Call” lawsuits in Marion and Appanoose counties alleging contractors conducted illegal excavations, including one that led to the deaths of two people.

The cases were resolved with consent decrees, with civil penalties totaling $13,000. The defendants admitted to the violations and agreed not to violate the One Call law in the future.

24 May 2022

Ford to Pay $19.2 Million Over False Claims Involving Hybrids, Super Duty Pick-Ups

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 24, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced a $19.2 million multistate settlement with Ford Motor Co regarding claims that Ford falsely advertised the real-world fuel economy of model year 2013–2014 C-Max hybrids and the payload-capacity of model year 2011–2014 Super Duty pick-up trucks.

Iowa will receive a $289,538 payment to its Consumer Education Fund from the settlement.

23 May 2022

Consumer Protection Division to Meet with Iowans in Twelve Cities

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 23, 2022) — The Iowa Attorney General’s Office will host mobile offices and give presentations around the state this summer to assist Iowans with consumer protection issues, including providing information on how to spot and protect themselves from fraud.

20 Apr 2022

Iowa Receives $53.2 Million Tobacco Payment

By Ashlee Kieler

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 20, 2022) — Tobacco companies involved in the 1998 landmark settlement have transferred about $53.2 million to the state treasury for this year's payment.

In the last 24 years, Iowa has received $1.41 billion in payments under the settlement. The state will continue to receive annual Master Settlement Agreement payments in perpetuity, based on the number of cigarettes sold in the United States. The MSA is the largest settlement in US history.

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