Oregon Files New Lawsuit Naming Members of Sackler Family; Owners of Purdue Pharma

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today filed a new lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and the company’s owners, who are members of the Sackler family. The Attorney General’s new complaint alleges that Purdue and the Sacklers fraudulently transferred billions of dollars out of Purdue while at the same time engaging in unlawful… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, Media Release, News, Opioids on May 16, 2019

Oregon Sues to Defend Medicaid Home Care Workers

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and Oregon Governor Kate Brown joined a multi-state lawsuit opposing a new rule issued by the Trump Administration that undermines the rights of home care workers who are paid for by Medicaid funds. The new rules announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) mean that these… View Article

Posted in Media Release on May 16, 2019

Oregon and 43 States Sue Teva Pharmaceuticals, 19 Generic Drug Manufacturers and Others Over Price Fixing for Generic Drugs

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined 43 states in a lawsuit filed Friday against Teva Pharmaceuticals and 19 of the nation’s largest generic drug manufacturers alleging a broad conspiracy to inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition and restrain trade for more than 100 different generic drugs. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, Media Release on May 13, 2019

Tuesday: AG Rosenblum Hosts 2nd Student Debt Symposium

Next Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum will host the second national symposium on the student debt crisis in Portland, Oregon. The symposium entitled “The Student Debt Crisis: Lives on Hold”, will include four panels featuring national experts who are helping solve the crisis.  The first symposium hosted by Attorney General Rosenblum… View Article

Posted in Media Release, News, Student Loan Debt on May 10, 2019

“One Ring” Robocalling Scam Wants You to Call Back!

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is warning consumers to avoid returning unknown phone calls. Consumers have reported waves of “One Ring” or “Wangiri” scam robocalls targeting specific area codes in bursts, often calling multiple times in the middle of the night. These calls are likely trying to prompt you to call the number back, often… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News on May 7, 2019