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  Category: Consumer Protection


Training Workshop Planned for Community Associations

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Friday, October 28, 2016

The Delaware Department of Justice’s Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Advisory Council and the Justice of the Peace Court, with support by Community Associations Institutes will lead a day-long forum in Sussex County designed to assist the formation and function of local residential organizations. “Introduction to Community Associations” will cover such topics as the role & […]




Delaware Part of Multistate Settlement with Hyundai, Kia Over Fuel Economy Claims

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2016

A group of 33 states and the District of Columbia have settled claims with automakers Hyundai and Kia that the companies misrepresented the mileage and fuel economy ratings for some of their model year 2011, 2012 and 2013 vehicles, the Delaware Department of Justice announced Thursday. The states alleged that Hyundai and Kia incorporated inflated […]




Delaware Part of 50-State Settlement With Retailer That Targeted Military Service Members

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, October 3, 2016

The Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit announced a settlement with retailer USA Discounters, also doing business as USA Living and Fletcher’s Jewelers, along with 49 other state attorneys general, to resolve the states’ claims of deceptive trade practices against the company. An estimated $203,000 will be paid to Delawareans who were USA Discounters […]




DOJ Consumer Protection Unit Announces Outreach Effort to Delaware Residents Qualifying For Student Loan Forgiveness

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, September 5, 2016

Forgiveness applies to eligible students who attended Corinthian Colleges, including Everest and WyoTech The Consumer Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice is seeking Delaware residents who attended Corinthian Colleges who may qualify for complete discharge of their federal student loans. Students who attended a program at the for-profit Corinthian Colleges, including Everest and […]




Attempted Murder Conviction In Kent County Brings Life Sentence

Consumer Protection | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, August 26, 2016

Other defendants face prison time for gun offenses, endangering a child, and burglaries. Also: Fraudulent firefighter charity investigated by Delaware to be shut down in Michigan. A 37-year-old Camden man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced for Attempted Murder and Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of […]







  Category: Consumer Protection

Training Workshop Planned for Community Associations

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Friday, October 28, 2016

The Delaware Department of Justice’s Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Advisory Council and the Justice of the Peace Court, with support by Community Associations Institutes will lead a day-long forum in Sussex County designed to assist the formation and function of local residential organizations. “Introduction to Community Associations” will cover such topics as the role & […]




Delaware Part of Multistate Settlement with Hyundai, Kia Over Fuel Economy Claims

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2016

A group of 33 states and the District of Columbia have settled claims with automakers Hyundai and Kia that the companies misrepresented the mileage and fuel economy ratings for some of their model year 2011, 2012 and 2013 vehicles, the Delaware Department of Justice announced Thursday. The states alleged that Hyundai and Kia incorporated inflated […]




Delaware Part of 50-State Settlement With Retailer That Targeted Military Service Members

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, October 3, 2016

The Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit announced a settlement with retailer USA Discounters, also doing business as USA Living and Fletcher’s Jewelers, along with 49 other state attorneys general, to resolve the states’ claims of deceptive trade practices against the company. An estimated $203,000 will be paid to Delawareans who were USA Discounters […]




DOJ Consumer Protection Unit Announces Outreach Effort to Delaware Residents Qualifying For Student Loan Forgiveness

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, September 5, 2016

Forgiveness applies to eligible students who attended Corinthian Colleges, including Everest and WyoTech The Consumer Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice is seeking Delaware residents who attended Corinthian Colleges who may qualify for complete discharge of their federal student loans. Students who attended a program at the for-profit Corinthian Colleges, including Everest and […]




Attempted Murder Conviction In Kent County Brings Life Sentence

Consumer Protection | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, August 26, 2016

Other defendants face prison time for gun offenses, endangering a child, and burglaries. Also: Fraudulent firefighter charity investigated by Delaware to be shut down in Michigan. A 37-year-old Camden man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced for Attempted Murder and Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of […]