Attorney General Letitia James’ Court Victory Against Citibank Over Fraud Protections

Attorney General Letitia James’ Court Victory Against Citibank Over Fraud Protections

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: lucasImages / shuttterstock.com  New York Attorney General Letitia James recently achieved a major legal milestone in her ongoing lawsuit against Citibank (Citi), with a federal judge rejecting Citi’s motion to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, which alleges that Citi failed to adequately protect its customers from fraud and […]

Attorney General James Secures $725,000 from Equifax for Harming Consumers Through Inaccurate Credit Scores

Attorney General James Secures $725,000 from Equifax for Harming Consumers Through Inaccurate Credit Scores

Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / Shutterstock.com Equifax Reported Incorrect Credit Scores to Lenders, Inflating Costs for New Yorkers   NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with Equifax Information Services, LLC (Equifax) for inaccurately reporting tens of thousands of New Yorkers’ credit scores to lenders, inflating costs for loans and […]

Attorney General James and New Jersey Attorney General Platkin Stop No-Poach Agreements at Top Building Services Company

Attorney General James and New Jersey Attorney General Platkin Stop No-Poach Agreements at Top Building Services Company

Guardian Will End No-Poach Agreements That Suppress Wages and Limit Competition | Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin today announced a settlement with Guardian Service Industries, Inc. (Guardian) for using illegal no-poach agreements that can lower employees’ wages, reduce competition, […]

Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers of Health Insurance Scams During Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act Plans

Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers of Health Insurance Scams During Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act Plans

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers about common health insurance scams as open enrollment begins for insurance plans through New York’s Affordable Care Act marketplace. New Yorkers have until December 15, 2024, to enroll through the New York State of Health marketplace for health […]

Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Miguel Romero

Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Miguel Romero

Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Miguel Romero, who died on November 19, 2022, after an encounter with members of the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Uniondale. Following a thorough investigation, which included […]

Attorney General James Announces Sentencing of Disbarred Attorney for Role in Queens Deed Theft Ring

Attorney General James Announces Sentencing of Disbarred Attorney for Role in Queens Deed Theft Ring

Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com Anyekache Hercules Sentenced to One and a Half to Three Years in Prison for Helping Steal Three Homes and Illegally Profiting Over $1 Million  NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that disbarred attorney Anyekache Hercules has been sentenced to one and a half to […]