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Aug 3, 2023 · Consumer Protection Up-Close examines and explains cases filed by the Ohio Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section. In May 2023, a Cuyahoga County Common Pleas judge dropped the hammer on a northeast Ohio home-improvement contractor who repeatedly broke Ohio’s consumer protection laws, ordering him and his company to pay $2.4 million in restitution and civil penalties.
The Attorney General’s Office sued Darling on Nov. 23, 2021, for violations of the Consumer Sales Practices Act and the Ohio Charitable Organizations Act. The complaint seeks a declaratory judgment, a permanent injunction and reimbursement of all the money consumers paid Darling through the Kickstarter campaign.
The Consumer Protection Section’s Economic Crimes division assists local law enforcement and prosecutors in identifying, investigating, and prosecuting consumer fraud of a criminal nature. The division consists of four attorneys and three investigators who are dedicated solely to criminal investigations. Additionally, the division is able to ...
Aug 24, 2021 · The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has a national reputation as a robust enforcer of consumer protection and privacy laws, with a track record of balancing the needs of government, business and consumers. Attorney General Dave Yost was elected in 2018 after spending eight years as Ohio’s state auditor. In key aspects, Attorney General Yost ...
May 21, 2024 · If you're a victim of fraud, or if you're having trouble resolving an issue with a business, file a consumer complaint to get help you need. The Ohio Attorney General's Office provides a free, informal process to resolve disputes between consumers and businesses. Complaint specialists work with the parties to obtain an agreed-upon resolution.
Mar 5, 2024 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It is National Consumer Protection Week, a time when nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies nationwide band together to encourage consumers to take advantag…
My office wants to protect Ohio’s consumers and businesses by ensuring a safe and strong marketplace through education, dispute resolution, and the enforcement of consumer laws. I hope this search feature will allow consumers to make informed decisions when engaging in consumer transactions. Respectfully Yours,
