Delaware Announces Agreement with Mattel to Reduce Lead Paint in Toys
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, December 15, 2008
Today, the Delaware Department of Justice announced that it has reached an agreement with Mattel, Inc. and its subsidiary, Fisher-Price, Inc., following a 16-month investigation into the events that led to the voluntary 2007 recall of the company’s toys for excessive lead paint.
Sussex Home Builder Arrested for Racketeering
Consumer Protection | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Wilmington, DE – Today the Department of Justice announced the arrest yesterday of a Delaware building contractor on a host of criminal charges in a home construction fraud scheme that allegedly took place between 2003 and 2007. Andrew Jones, also known as “Andre Jones,” was indicted on October 27, 2008 by a New Castle County […]
Delaware Urges FTC to Strengthen “Used Car Rule”
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008
Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Justice announced today that it is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to amend its Used Car Rule to require car dealers to indicate prior title status and damage history on used cars, trucks or SUVs offered for sale. Delaware joined Attorneys General from 39 other states, […]
Delaware Department of Justice Reminds Investors of Limited Time Buyback Offers for Auction Rate Securities
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Wilmington, DE – As state securities regulators continue their efforts to provide relief to investors whose funds have been frozen in the auction rate securities market, the Delaware Department of Justice reminds investors of repurchase opportunities that have been arranged between securities regulators and several Wall Street investment firms. In settlements reached with state and […]
Biden announces action following deceptive marketing allegations against Ryan Homes
Consumer Protection | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, September 11, 2008
Media Release September 11, 2008 Wilmington, DE—Today, Attorney General Beau Biden announced that Ryan Homes will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars and will change its marketing practices following a Delaware Department of Justice investigation of consumer complaints of deceptive marketing involving homeowner fees at the Odessa National development in Townsend, Delaware. “The Delaware Department […]
