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S.D. A.G. Jackley Releases Final Ballot Explanation for Proposed Constitutional Amendment Requiring Citizenship to Vote
PIERRE, South Dakota, May 15 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Releases Final Ballot Explanation for Proposed Constitutional Amendment Requiring Citizenship to Vote
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released the final ballot explanation for a Constitutional Amendment proposed by the Legislature that would clarify that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote has been filed with the Secretary of State's Office. The proposed amendment will be on the Nov.
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PIERRE, South Dakota, May 15 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Releases Final Ballot Explanation for Proposed Constitutional Amendment Requiring Citizenship to Vote
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released the final ballot explanation for a Constitutional Amendment proposed by the Legislature that would clarify that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote has been filed with the Secretary of State's Office. The proposed amendment will be on the Nov.3, 2026 general election ballot.
Attorney General Jackley takes no position on any such proposal for purposes of the ballot explanation. As required by law, he has provided a fair and neutral explanation on the initiated Constitutional Amendment to help assist the voters as required by state law.
The sponsors of the proposed Constitutional Amendment were Sen. Taffy Howard and Rep. Logan Manhart.
The Attorney General's explanation was finalized after a review of all the comments received during the 10-day comment period on the Attorney General's draft explanation. No comments were received by the deadline.
Language for the final initiated ballot measure explanation can be found here (https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=3079).
For more information regarding ballot measures, please visit the Secretary of State's website (https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=3079).
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Original text here: https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=3079
Md. A.G. Brown Announces That No Charges Will Be Filed in the June 25, 2025 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces that No Charges Will Be Filed in the June 25, 2025 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore
Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the Wednesday, June 25, 2025 fatal police-involved shooting that occurred in the City of Baltimore, Maryland.
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at approximately 1:35 p.m., officers with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) responded to one 911
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces that No Charges Will Be Filed in the June 25, 2025 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore
Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the Wednesday, June 25, 2025 fatal police-involved shooting that occurred in the City of Baltimore, Maryland.
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at approximately 1:35 p.m., officers with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) responded to one 911call requesting a welfare check and a second 911 call for a woman attempting to stab the caller at a home in the 2700 block of Mosher Street in Baltimore, Maryland. Upon arrival, officers attempted to make contact with the individual inside the residence, later identified as Pytorcarcha Brooks. A family member on scene informed responding officers that he believed that Brooks was not taking her prescribed medication, that she had attempted to stab him when he tried to enter the home, and that she had used a heavy object to block the back door of the home. While officers were speaking with this family member, medics with the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) arrived to assess Brooks and determine whether transportation to a hospital for further evaluation was necessary.
Responding personnel determined that Brooks was experiencing a mental health crisis and needed further evaluation. As medics and officers attempted to contact Brooks through the back door of the residence, Brooks appeared, yelled obscenities, and swiped a knife through the partially opened doorway. BCFD medics determined that Brooks lacked the capacity to refuse medical treatment. After discussions among responding personnel, it was decided that BPD officers would enter the residence through the front door in order to secure Brooks so BCFD medics could transport her to a hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Once inside the residence, Officer Stephen Galewski encountered Brooks, who was armed with a knife. Initially, Brooks moved away from the officers. Officer Galewski issued multiple verbal commands directing Brooks to drop the knife. Brooks did not comply and then advanced toward the officer with the knife still in her hand. Officer Galewski deployed his Taser, which struck Brooks. The Taser deployment was ineffective. Brooks stood up and moved toward Officer Galewski while still armed with the knife. As Officer Galewski attempted to retreat, he tripped over a piece of furniture and fell to the ground. Brooks advanced toward Officer Galewski while still holding the knife. Officer Stephen Colbert discharged his firearm, striking Brooks. Officers immediately rendered medical aid until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel assumed care. Brooks was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division (IID) began investigating the fatal police-involved shooting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, and concluded its investigation on May 11, 2026. After completing its investigation and evaluating all the available evidence, the Office of the Attorney General has determined that the subject officers did not commit a crime under Maryland law. Accordingly, the Attorney General has declined to prosecute the subject officers in this case.
A copy of the IID's detailed investigative findings and analysis of relevant legal issues can be found in its declination report (https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-that-No-Charges-Will-Be-Filed-in-the-June-25,-2025-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-the-C.aspx).
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-that-No-Charges-Will-Be-Filed-in-the-June-25,-2025-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-the-C.aspx
N.J. A.G. Davenport: State Medical Board Temporarily Suspends License of Bergen County Physician Who Disregarded Requirements for Authorizing Medical Marijuana for Children and Adults
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 13, 2026:
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State Medical Board Temporarily Suspends License of Bergen County Physician Who Disregarded Requirements for Authorizing Medical Marijuana for Children and Adults
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced that the State Board of Medical Examiners ("Board") has temporarily suspended the license of Bergen County physician Alfred D. Kulik after finding he disregarded the requirements for authorizing medical marijuana for
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TRENTON, New Jersey, May 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 13, 2026:
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State Medical Board Temporarily Suspends License of Bergen County Physician Who Disregarded Requirements for Authorizing Medical Marijuana for Children and Adults
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced that the State Board of Medical Examiners ("Board") has temporarily suspended the license of Bergen County physician Alfred D. Kulik after finding he disregarded the requirements for authorizing medical marijuana forchildren and adults.
"Illegal and unsafe medical practices that put patients, and especially kids, in harm's way have no place in our state. Indiscriminate medical marijuana authorization can lead to serious health problems, especially for kids and young adults. We have safeguards built into our medical marijuana laws for a reason, and compliance is mandatory, not optional," said Attorney General Davenport. "Suspending this doctor's license while the case is pending ensures that he will have no contact with patients while these very serious allegations are being heard."
In March 2026, the Attorney General filed a Verified Complaint alleging that Kulik, a Fort Lee practitioner and registered participant in New Jersey's Medical Cannabis Program, authorizes medical marijuana for approximately 95% of his patients, 10% of whom are under the age of 18. Most of the underage patients are between the ages of six and twelve. The Complaint also alleges that Kulik never refuses to authorize medical marijuana for any patient, child or adult, including for children when pediatricians are unwilling to do so.
Following a request by the Attorney General, the Board has now granted an immediate temporary suspension of Kulik's license. Kulik's license to practice medicine and surgery in the State of New Jersey will remain suspended pending the outcome of a full plenary hearing in the Office of Administrative Law and further action by the Board.
"Safeguarding patients-especially children-from unsafe and unlawful medical practices is an important part of the Division's consumer protection mission," said Jeremy E. Hollander, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. "We thank the Board of Medical Examiners for recognizing and intervening to halt the imminent threat posed by this physician as we pursue disciplinary action against him."
The Board noted in its Order that the statutory and regulatory requirements for authorizing medical marijuana "reflect the considered judgment of the legislature and of the Board about safeguards that need to be in place before medical marijuana can be authorized." Among those requirements are that the physician establish a bona fide physician-patient relationship, conduct a physical examination of the patient, and consult the medical records maintained by other treating physicians reflecting the patient's reaction and response to conventional medical therapies.
"It is abundantly clear that Respondent has totally disregarded essentially all the Board's requirements that apply to the authorization of medical marijuana," the Board found.
Specifically, the Board noted, Kulik testified that he often authorizes medical marijuana after only the first patient visit and described the physical examination of his patients as "meaningless." He also testified that he does not, in all cases, consult with other physicians who are treating the patient's underlying conditions, does not take responsibility for the patient's condition nor work as part of a treatment team, and does not review prescribing records or blood work to determine whether authorization of medical marijuana is both safe and appropriate.
The State was represented in this matter by Deputy Attorney General Daniel Evan Leef Hewitt, under the supervision of Section Chief Doreen A. Hafner of the Professional Boards Prosecution Section, within the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group of the Division of Law.
Order of Temporary Suspension (http://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-0513_Kulik-Temp-Suspension-Order.pdf) | Verified Complaint (http://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-0513_kulik-Verified-Complaint-filed-March-30-2026.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/state-medical-board-temporarily-suspends-license-of-bergen-county-physician-who-disregarded-requirements-for-authorizing-medical-marijuana-for-children-and-adults/
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letters Prohibiting Over 130 Texas Cities from Illegally Raising Taxes After They Failed to be Transparent With Taxpayers
AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letters Prohibiting Over 130 Texas Cities from Illegally Raising Taxes After They Failed to be Transparent With Taxpayers
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Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to over 130 different Texas cities to notify them that they are prohibited from raising ad valorem taxes above the no-new-revenue tax rate. This action follows Attorney General Paxton's investigation of over 1,000 Texas cities to ensure none are unlawfully raising taxes.
During the 2025 legislative
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letters Prohibiting Over 130 Texas Cities from Illegally Raising Taxes After They Failed to be Transparent With Taxpayers
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Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to over 130 different Texas cities to notify them that they are prohibited from raising ad valorem taxes above the no-new-revenue tax rate. This action follows Attorney General Paxton's investigation of over 1,000 Texas cities to ensure none are unlawfully raising taxes.
During the 2025 legislativesession, SB 1851 was passed and then enacted into law. This law bars cities from raising property taxes above the no-new-revenue rate if they do not meet Texas's financial statement audit and transparency requirements. Last month, Attorney General Paxton demanded documents from over 1,000 municipalities as part of an ongoing investigation to determine statewide compliance with SB 1851. That led to the identification of over 130 cities that failed to comply with the statutory requirements for the new fiscal year.
Now, Attorney General Paxton has notified those cities that they are subject to the enforcement provisions and penalties established under SB 1851 and may not adopt property tax increases above the no-new-revenue rate. These letters are addressed to an initial list of non-compliant cities, and the investigation remains ongoing. The OAG will continue to take additional action and make further determinations as more cities are found to be out-of-compliance with audit requirements.
"I will not allow cities to unlawfully raise taxes on hardworking Texans. That is why I took aggressive action against over 130 Texas cities to hold them accountable and ensure they comply with state law," said Attorney General Paxton. "Cities cannot fail to abide by state audit requirements without consequences. My office will continue to aggressively enforce Texas law to protect taxpayers across the state."
The following list of cities have been sent violation determination letters: Alpine, Aspermont, Baird, Balch Springs, Balmorhea, Bedias, Berryville, Big Spring, Bishop, Blooming Grove, Blue Mound, Briarcliff, Brookside Village, Buffalo Gap, Calvert, Cameron, Campbell, Centerville, Chico, Chireno, Clarksville, Clear Lake Shores, Combine, Corrigan, Crane, Cross Timber, Crowell, Crystal City, Cuero, Dalhart, Danbury, De Leon, Eagle Lake, Elkhart, Eureka, Eustace, Fairfield, Farwell, Flatonia, Franklin, Fritch, Fulton, Gordon, Grandfalls, Gregory, Groesbeck, Groom, Hale Center, Hamilton, Hearne, Hempstead, Higgins, Hillcrest Village, Horizon City, Howardwick, Howe, Huntington, Industry, Ingleside On the Bay, Jewett, Jonestown, Keene, Kemah, Kenedy, Kerens, Kermit, Lamesa, Livingston, Lott, Lumberton, Manvel, Marquez, McCamey, Megargel, Menard, Mertzon, Mexia, Miami, Midway, Miles, Mount Enterprise, Natalia, New Home, New Waverly, Newcastle, Oyster Creek, Paducah, Panorama Village, Pelican Bay, Pleak Village, Plum Grove, Port Lavaca, Quanah, Red Lick, Redwater, Rockdale, Rocksprings, Roma, Rusk, San Elizario, San Felipe, San Perlita, Seabrook, Shepherd, Smiley, Snyder, Somerville, Southmayd, Spring Branch, Spur, Sterling City, Stinnett, Sunray, Surfside Beach, Taft, Tehuacana, Texas City, Texline, Three Rivers, Tiki Island, Tom Bean, Tool, Turkey, Valley Mills, Valley View, Victoria, Weslaco, Weston Lakes, Wharton, Wickett, Wimberley, Wolfe City, Woodloch, Yantis, and Yoakum.
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Original text here: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-sends-letters-prohibiting-over-130-texas-cities-illegally-raising-taxes
Attorney General Alan Wilson, non-profit groups, explain how opioid settlement funds will help South Carolinians
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 14 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson, non-profit groups, explain how opioid settlement funds will help South Carolinians
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(GREENVILLE, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and leaders of non-profit groups in the Upstate explained Thursday morning how the state's share of opioid settlement money will be used to prevent drug abuse and addiction and help families already affected by it.
Attorney General Wilson announced two weeks ago that a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue
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COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 14 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson, non-profit groups, explain how opioid settlement funds will help South Carolinians
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(GREENVILLE, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and leaders of non-profit groups in the Upstate explained Thursday morning how the state's share of opioid settlement money will be used to prevent drug abuse and addiction and help families already affected by it.
Attorney General Wilson announced two weeks ago that a $7.4 billion settlement with PurduePharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective. South Carolina will receive almost $73 million, which will go into the South Carolina Opioid Relief Fund, or SCORF.
"As Benjamin Franklin said, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so it's important that a lot of this settlement money will go to prevent drug abuse in the first place," Attorney General Wilson said. "It will also go to treatment and recovery programs, but preventing people from using opioids or other drugs in the first place stops a lot of problems before they happen."
Joining Attorney General Wilson were representatives from Upstate non-profit groups that provide prevention and treatment services, including Phil Clark, Executive Director of Just Say Something in Greenville, Martine Helou, Executive Director of RIZE Prevention Inc., Jennifer Piver, Executive Director of Mental Health America Greenville Co., Tiffany Parker, Executive Director of NAMI Greenville, Angela Farmer, Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County, and Vicki Redding, Executive Director of the Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center.
From the Purdue settlement and others, South Carolina has now secured more than $256 million in funds for opioid abatement programs throughout the state, and Attorney General Wilson expects the state to receive more than $500 million in additional funds over the next 15 years. In total, Attorney General Wilson's opioid recovery for the state of South Carolina will exceed more than three-quarters of a billion dollars.
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Original text here: https://www.scag.gov/about-the-office/news/attorney-general-alan-wilson-non-profit-groups-explain-how-opioid-settlement-funds-will-help-south-carolinians/
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Settlements With Greystar Over Hidden Rental Charges and Junk Fees
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 14 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Settlements with Greystar Over Hidden Rental Charges and Junk Fees
Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced three settlements with Greystar, the nation's largest multi-family rental property manager, and two apartment complexes owned or operated by Greystar.
The Greystar general settlement officially adopts the injunctive relief negotiated in connection with The FTC and Colorado v. Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC, et al. In that settlement,
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PHOENIX, Arizona, May 14 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Settlements with Greystar Over Hidden Rental Charges and Junk Fees
Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced three settlements with Greystar, the nation's largest multi-family rental property manager, and two apartment complexes owned or operated by Greystar.
The Greystar general settlement officially adopts the injunctive relief negotiated in connection with The FTC and Colorado v. Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC, et al. In that settlement,Greystar agreed to pay $23 million to the Federal Trade Commission, with an anticipated $1,500,000 in restitution going to Arizona consumers. The settlement also requires the company to clearly and conspicuously display total monthly leasing prices and mandatory fees.
The other settlements resolve Greystar's liability for junk fees charged at The Julia and Avana Gilbert apartment complexes in violation of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act and include a combined payment of $100,000 for consumer restitution.
"Greystar misled consumers by advertising deceptively low rental prices that omitted a host of mandatory fees, which sometimes amounted to hundreds of extra dollars each month," said Attorney General Kris Mayes. "At a time when Arizonans are struggling to find affordable housing, my office is committed to making sure consumers aren't duped into leases that are substantially more expensive than what they bargained for."
In addition to monetary payments, the three Assurances of Discontinuance entered by the Maricopa County Superior Court require that Greystar:
* Refrain from misrepresenting the total monthly leasing price of a rental unit, pricing information related to fees charged at a rental property, and any material aspects of its home rental services;
* Make particular disclosures when it makes certain representations. Specifically, when Greystar advertises base rent or another partial pricing, it is required to more prominently disclose the total monthly leasing price of that unit; and
* Clearly and conspicuously provide details about all fees, including the amount and purpose of the fee and whether it is mandatory, and disclose the total monthly leasing price.
Consumers who lived at either The Julia Apartments (546 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210) or Avana Gilbert (3225 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85234) between January 1, 2023, and January 1, 2026, and believe they were inaccurately charged fees in addition to base rent -- such as parking fees, valet trash services, or HOA dues -- can file a claim form to request restitution with our Office online at: https://www.azag.gov/consumer/greystar-claim-form
Consumers who lived at a property owned or managed by Greystar from approximately 2019 to 2025 may receive restitution funds from the FTC once settlement funds are distributed. Consumers do not need to file a complaint with our Office.
More information can be found at: https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/ftc-refund-programs/how-ftc-provides-refunds
This matter was handled by Unit Chief Heather Hamel and Assistant Attorney General Amanda Salvione, both of the Housing Justice Unit of the Consumer Protection and Advocacy Section in the Civil Litigation Division.
If you believe you have been the victim of consumer fraud or unfair practices, you can file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office at www.azag.gov/consumer. If you need a complaint form sent to you, you can contact the Attorney General's Office in Phoenix at (602) 542-5763, in Tucson at (520) 628-6648, or outside the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas at (800) 352-8431.
These settlements are unrelated to AG Mayes lawsuit against Greystar, RealPage and other corporate landlords. That lawsuit is ongoing.
Settlement filings (https://us.list-manage.com/s_LV3PZ_WTB?e=9153ff6c96&c2id=9a759fc70c6d734a91a2647ef652fab2) are available.
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-announces-settlements-greystar-over-hidden-rental-charges-and
AG Nessel Secures $3.25 Million Settlement with Lease-to-Own Financing Company Over Auto-Repair Agreements
LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures $3.25 Million Settlement with Lease-to-Own Financing Company Over Auto-Repair Agreements
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured an agreement with West Creek Financial, Inc., a Virginia corporation doing business under the name Koalafi, to resolve allegations that the lease-to-own financing company violated the Michigan Consumer Protection Act and Rental-Purchase Agreement Act. Under the Assurance of Voluntary Compliance and Discontinuance (PDF),
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LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures $3.25 Million Settlement with Lease-to-Own Financing Company Over Auto-Repair Agreements
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured an agreement with West Creek Financial, Inc., a Virginia corporation doing business under the name Koalafi, to resolve allegations that the lease-to-own financing company violated the Michigan Consumer Protection Act and Rental-Purchase Agreement Act. Under the Assurance of Voluntary Compliance and Discontinuance (PDF),West Creek Financial will pay $3.25 million to the Department of Attorney General. The settlement will primarily be used to provide restitution to eligible Michigan consumers who entered into auto-repair lease-to-own agreements with the company.
"I am proud of our Consumer Protection Team for securing millions in restitution and reducing the financial burden on current customers," said Attorney General Nessel. "We will continue to pursue agreements that prioritize Michigan residents and hold companies to fair and transparent business practices."
The Department began investigating West Creek Financial in 2024 following consumer complaints that lease-to-own agreements, traditionally meant for the lease and acquisition of goods, were being used for auto-repair transactions, including labor, parts, and fluids. As part of the agreement, West Creek Financial will pay $3.25 million for consumer restitution and administrative costs. The distribution of restitution payments will be handled through a settlement administrator. Consumers who are eligible for restitution will receive notice from the settlement administrator with information on how to submit a claim.
Within 45 days, the company is also required to ensure that lease-to-own agreements are not used to pay for auto-repair-related parts and services. Consumers who previously entered into such agreements and have already paid at least 1.75 times the cash price will have their balances reduced to zero under the agreement and will be granted immediate ownership of purchased parts without further payment.
To file a complaint with the Attorney General, or get additional information, contact:
Consumer Protection Team
P.O. Box 30213
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-7599
Fax: 517-241-3771
Toll-free: 877-765-8388
Online complaint form
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Original text here: https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2026/05/14/ag-nessel-secures-3-25-million-settlement-with-lease-to-own-financing-company
