Attorney General Rosenblum Joins Coalition to Defend Prescription Drug Safety Net Protections
Multiple large drug manufacturers have refused to provide required drug discounts to healthcare providers that serve vulnerable patient populations, including low-income and uninsured Americans, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today joined a bipartisan coalition of 29 state attorneys general urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to hold drug manufacturers… View ArticlePosted in Consumer Protection, Media Release on December 14, 2020
Oregon Joins Lawsuit to Break Facebook’s Illegal Monopoly
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Facebook, Inc., alleging that the company has illegally stifled competition—and continues to do so— in order to protect its monopoly power. The lawsuit alleges that over the last decade, Facebook illegally acquired some competitors in a predatory… View ArticlePosted in Consumer Protection, Media Release on December 9, 2020
AG Rosenblum Announces $86.3 Million Settlement with Nationstar
$500,000 to Oregon Borrowers to Settle Alleged Violations by “Mr. Cooper” Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced today that mortgage servicer Nationstar will pay $86.3 million to settle allegations that the company violated consumer protection laws and to provide relief to borrowers after their loans were transferred to the company. Since 2014, Oregon has been… View ArticlePosted in Consumer Protection, Media Release on December 7, 2020
Attorney General Rosenblum Reminds Oregonians to “Give Wisely” This Holiday Season
In celebration of “Giving Tuesday,” and recognizing that many Oregon families and communities are struggling this holiday season, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is reminding Oregonians to make careful and informed decisions when donating to charities. “As the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfire recovery continue to impact people throughout our state, we are thankful to be able… View ArticlePosted in Consumer Protection, Media Release, News on December 1, 2020
AG Rosenblum Announces $113 Million Settlement with Apple Over iPhone Throttling
Attorney General Rosenblum, along with a coalition of over 30 other attorneys general, announced a $113 million settlement with Apple, Inc. regarding Apple’s 2016 decision to intentionally slow down the performance of older phones to encourage customers to buy newer models or fresh batteries, a practice known as “throttling”. The lawsuit alleges Apple discovered battery… View ArticlePosted in Consumer Protection, Media Release on November 18, 2020