Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. See our State Attorneys General page for more insights. Below are the updates from May 15-20, 2026:
Multistate
- A coalition of 18 attorneys general sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency asking it to adjust a proposed public database of chemical facility information. The database is designed to disclose chemical plant and refinery locations, access routes, and accident plans to inform communities about potential environmental risks, but the coalition argues that this information available in aggregate also could be accessed by foreign adversaries and hackers to put the communities at a security risk.
- A coalition of 16 attorneys general opposed the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to repeal national emission standards for ethylene oxide, a known human carcinogen and pollutant. The EPA announced the proposal in a review of the Clean Air Act’s section 112, which sets emission standards for hazardous air pollutants, arguing that the agency does not have the authority to promulgate new or updated emission standards. The coalition argues that the rollback will endanger public health in communities near chemical facilities and that the EPA’s assertion about its lack of authority is erroneous and unsupported by law.
- A bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general sued the U.S. Department of Education to challenge a rule limiting higher federal student loan limits for certain healthcare degree programs. The lawsuit alleges that the rule is arbitrary and capricious in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act and that it directly contradicts federal law. The coalition argues that the rule will have the consequence of reducing the number of graduates entering important health care fields because they will not be able to afford more expensive private loans.
Arizona
- Attorney General Mayes announced multiple settlements with rental property manager Greystar over hidden rental charges and fees. This includes $1.5 million in restitution to Arizona consumers as part of a $23 million settlement from The FTC and Colorado v. Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC, et al. In additional settlements, Greystar will pay $100,000 in consumer restitution for junk fees charged at specific apartment complexes in violation of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act, and it must make specific disclosures about its pricing going forward.
California
- Attorney General Bonta sent a letter to FIFA seeking answers about potentially misleading ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup. It has been reported that consumers bought tickets based on mapped seating zones but were ultimately assigned seats belonging to lower-tiered categories. The letter discussed the protections for California consumers in California Business & Professions Code, §§ 17200 et seq., 17500 et seq. and requested information from FIFA to determine if those laws have been violated.
- Attorney General Bonta issued a statement applauding the Federal Trade Commission’s rulemaking proceedings to address unfair and deceptive pricing practices with online food delivery. His letter supported the rulemaking and stated how misrepresenting pricing in a way that does not fully reflect all fees makes it hard for consumers to compare prices. California law addresses food delivery price transparency already with California Civil Code, § 1770(a)(29) and California Business & Professions Code § 22598 et seq., but the FTC’s Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees is currently missing similar requirements for online food delivery.
Iowa
- Attorney General Bird announced a lawsuit against Roblox will continue after defeating a motion to dismiss. The lawsuit alleges that Roblox engaged in unfair practices about its products available to children and mislead parents regarding its safety tools in violation of the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.
Kansas
- Attorney General Kobach secured a consent judgment against the owner of a Kansas construction company, Straight Line Remodeling LLC, for allegedly deceptive business practices in violation of the Kanas Consumer Protection Act. The owner was ordered to pay $1 million in restitution to consumers, $20 million in investigative fees and penalties to the state, and was enjoined from owning or operating any business in the state.
Kentucky
- Attorney General Coleman announced the permanent closure of a Louisville moving company after a court ruled in favor of the state. Margaret’s Movers was found to have violated the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act. Consumers had reported failure to return property after storage, damage, and even theft of belongings and the court found that the business was operating without proper state certification. The owner will pay over $234,000 in civil penalties and restitution and is enjoined from providing moving services within the state.
Massachusetts
- Attorney General Campbell reached a $7.8 million settlement with American First Finance LLC, a lease-to-own financial technology company. The agreement resolves claims of multiple unfair and deceptive practices related to its leasing activities that allegedly violated the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, the Commonwealth’s debt collection regulations, and the Consumer Lease Act. In addition, the company allegedly engaged in deceptive advertising by failing to conspicuously state that it was offering leases.
Michigan
- Attorney General Nessel announced a $3.25 million settlement with West Creek Financial, Inc., a lease-to-own business also known as Koalafi. The agreement resolves allegations that the company violated the Michigan Consumer Protection Act and Rental Purchase Agreement Act (RPAA) by offering lease-to-own agreements for auto-repair transactions. The agreement explains that lease-to-own agreements under RPAA are for physical goods that can be returned, not for services. Koalafi also must implement compliance measures and provide notice to consumers.
- Attorney General Nessel secured a $108 million settlement with Monsanto and affiliates Solutia and Pharmacia for environmental and public health effects from polychlorinated biphenyls. These now-banned toxic chemicals were used in manufacturing processes and it is believed that they pass up the food chain to other animals and fish. The settlement resolves Michigan’s claims against the company for damages to natural resources, and the settlement funds will address remediation and resource restoration projects.
Minnesota
- Attorney General Ellison announced the passage of the Medical Assistance Protection Act (MAP Act), which expands the Office’s ability to investigate fraud in Minnesota’s Medicaid program. MAP Act will provide more resources and tools, including additional staff and strengthened fraud laws, to address Medicaid fraud and protect funds for those who need it.
New Jersey
- Attorney General Davenport announced a Consent Order resolving allegations that tobacco distributor King Distribution and 17 retail businesses illegally sold flavored vape products in violation of New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. Flavored vape products are illegal in New Jersey under the Act. Attorney General Davenport expressed that this action demonstrated New Jersey’s commitment to preventing the sale of these products to protect children. The businesses will pay a $100,000 civil penalty and $22,000 in investigative costs, and they have agreed to not sell flavored vapor products in New Jersey, keep records of sales, and make certain annual disclosures as part of the Consent Order.
Rhode Island
- Attorney General Neronha secured a $25 million pre-litigation settlement with Monsanto and affiliates Solutia and Pharmacia for environmental and public health impacts from polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The settlement resolves Rhode Island’s claims that Monsanto misled consumers and the public about PCBs toxicity. Funds will go toward remediation, environmental restoration, and natural resource protection.
Texas
- Attorney General Paxton sued Texas American Muslim University (TexAM) for allegedly holding itself out as a university and offering degrees without the required certificate of authority to operate in Texas. The lawsuit brings claims under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and Texas Education Code, seeks $1 million in civil penalties, and seeks injunctive relief for TexAM to cease operations without a certificate of authority. In addition, the suit asks for injunctive relief to stop the use of “TexAM” because it is “confusingly similar” to Texas A&M.
- Attorney General Paxton sued Rubinsky Roofing, LLC, a Texas roofing company, for violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act for allegedly scamming customers. The lawsuit alleges that the company aggressively marketed roofing services and accepted payments for work that it never completed, totaling approximately $500,000. The suit seeks redress for consumers, civil penalties, and injunctive relief.