2009 Press Releases

(Phoenix, Ariz. – June 3, 2009)  The Arizona Supreme Court today issued a ruling that provides important clarifications about the Attorney General’s Office’s ability to seize wire transfers to Mexico intended to pay for human…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 28, 2009)  Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced a $117,000 settlement with Tim’s Buick, Pontiac and GMC Truck, Inc. and Tim’s Auto Group (“Tim’s Auto Group”), resolving allegations of numerous…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 21, 2009) Attorney General Terry Goddard today issued the following statement regarding charter school student residency: 

“The State of Arizona is struggling to make ends meet, and no area is feeling the…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 21, 2009)  Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced the winners of the Meth NOT EVEN ONCE Poster Contest. 

Goddard recognized the following winning students:  

First Place:…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 19, 2009) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced a $1 million settlement of a consumer fraud lawsuit regarding price accuracy against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the largest retailer in the nation and in Arizona…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 15, 2009) Attorney General Terry Goddard today filed a motion in Federal Court in Tucson for a temporary restraining order to prevent Gannett Corp. from closing the Tucson Citizen.   

A lawsuit…

(Phoenix, Ariz. -- May 14, 2009) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced a $375,000 multi-state settlement with Michelin North America, Inc. (“Michelin”) of Greenville, S.C., regarding claims Michelin made in its advertising of…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 13, 2009) Consumers at risk of foreclosure are encouraged to do their homework before contacting lenders and servicers.  The Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force has developed an easy to understand…

(Phoenix, Ariz. — May 13, 2009) Attorney General Terry Goddard announced that Assistant Attorney General Cameron Holmes, one of Goddard’s top prosecutors and a national anti-money laundering expert, is in Washington today to advise U.S.…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 5, 2009) Attorney General Terry Goddard, his wife and son are safe following a fire at their home in downtown Phoenix early this morning.  

A detached garage used by the family as a workshop and storage…