Arizona AG Kris Mayes has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against L’Oréal USA, Inc., its parent company. and Softsheen concerning the marketing and sale of chemical hair relaxer products. The lawsuit alleges that the companies failed to disclose information about chemicals in the products that have been classified as known or likely carcinogens or have…

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Texas AG Ken Paxton announced his office was granted partial summary judgment in a lawsuit against TikTok over its representations about the safety of its platform for minors. The case involved allegations that TikTok misled parents about the platform’s safety features and allowed children to access inappropriate or explicit content in violation of Texas consumer…

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New York AG Leticia James announced an $8 million settlement with VGW Holdings Pty. Ltd. and its affiliates (VGW) concerning the operation of online “sweepstakes casinos” in the state. VGW operates online casinos, including Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Luckyland Slots, which allow users to play traditional casino games using virtual coins that could be…

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In Keturah’s latest Oregon AG Watch article for Law360, AG Watch: Oregon Targets Consumer Costs, she examines how Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield’s focus on lowering consumer costs is playing out through significant litigation over state and federal laws governing financial services.

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Connecticut AG William Tong announced an investigation into MediaLab.AI Inc. (MediaLab) concerning allegations related to age assurance practices and content moderation on its messaging app Kik, which allows users to send text messages, photos, videos, and join public or private group chats. Connecticut has previously issued a notice of violation under the Connecticut Data Privacy…

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