Attorney General Paxton Tours North Texas Tornado Damage
“Last week’s storms brought destruction on North Texas communities, devastating families who have lost homes and loved ones,” Attorney General Paxton said. “Today, I met people who are determined to rebuild their lives and their community, serving as a reminder of the enduring strength of the Texas spirit and our ongoing tradition of neighbor helping neighbor.”
Texas Attorney General’s Office Announces Former RadioShack Will Begin Process of Compensating Consumers for Gift Cards
“This implementation confirms that the voice of the consumer is being heard, and we are pleased RadioShack is honoring its commitment to customers holding millions in unredeemed gift cards," said Attorney General Paxton. "In any bankruptcy proceeding, it's vital that the interests of consumers are represented and considered, and it's appropriate that former RadioShack customers have this opportunity to file and eventually redeem their claims."
Texas Attorney General’s Office Visits Beaumont to Bring Awareness to Scams Targeting Seniors
As part of a statewide effort by the Texas Attorney General’s Office (OAG) to fight fraud and scams affecting senior Texans, today Assistant Attorney General Rick Berlin participated as the main speaker at the Southeast Senior Texans Celebration and Consumer Expo organized by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Attorney General Paxton Takes Legal Action to Stop Former Immigration Attorney and Associates’ Unlawful and Deceptive Practices
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced today that a lawsuit has been filed against Paul A. Esquivel, Paul A. Esquivel, PLLC, Paul Esquivel, PC, JCP Law Firm and Associates, PLLC, JCP Law Office, PC, its owner Olvia Martinez, and attorney Juan Carlos Penaflor for engaging in misleading and deceptive acts by routinely making misrepresentations and failing to make disclosures to consumers seeking immigration services. The State’s petition, filed in Bexar County District Court on September 21, 2015, charges Defendants with violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade and Practices Act (DTPA) and the Texas Business Organizations Code.
Attorney General Paxton Announces Investigation of Volkswagen
Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced Texas is on the executive committee of the multi-state investigation of German car manufacturer Volkswagen. The State will investigate if Volkswagen violated Texas consumer laws by deceiving car buyers when selling “clean diesel” cars, that were allegedly programmed to manipulate the data produced during emissions standards testing.
Attorney General Paxton and Harris County File Suit to Stop Sale of Dangerous Synthetic Drugs at Houston Convenience Store
“The recent rise of hospitalizations and deaths due to this dangerous drug is both alarming and tragic,” said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton “We must bring more awareness to this issue to ensure these products are kept out of the hands of our youth. All Texans need to understand the deadly consequences associated with this substance. Businesses that unlawfully sell and market this drug as a ”˜safe alternative to marijuana’ are putting the health of our communities at risk just to make an extra buck, and it must be put to a stop. Fortunately, a new law that took effect this month expands the Attorney General’s Office authority to bring civil action against any retail business selling this drug, and my office will continue to work with local authorities to investigate and stop these offenders.”
Settlement with RadioShack Approved by Bankruptcy Judge
“This settlement has given consumers a voice in RadioShack’s bankruptcy process, and we are pleased the retail giant is honoring its commitment to customers holding millions in unredeemed gift cards,” Attorney General Paxton said. "We hope this agreement will serve as a model for future settlements in other retail bankruptcy cases."
Attorney General Paxton: Former RadioShack Customers Deserve to be Treated Fairly
“While the company knew it would be filing for bankruptcy in the coming weeks, RadioShack continued to sell gift cards to its customers, falsely representing that they would never expire. Consumers deserve better, and we will fight to ensure that they are treated honestly and fairly by former RadioShack in this process.”
Attorney General Paxton Announces $6 Million Settlement with Credit Reporting Agencies
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced a major settlement with three national credit reporting agencies Equifax Information Services LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc., and TransUnion LLC that will increase the accuracy of consumer credit reports. The settlement, approved today by a Travis County District Court, was part of a 31 state effort in which the credit reporting agencies also agreed to pay the participating states $6 million and make a number of changes to their business practices to benefit consumers.
Beware of Scams: Tips to Avoid Fraud in Aftermath of Disaster
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned Texans of the risk of fraud and common scams in the wake of severe weather, tornadoes and flooding that began on May 4, 2015, and has continued at least through Memorial Day weekend, impacting communities across the state.