2010 Press Releases

(Phoenix, Ariz. – March 9, 2010)  Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced an antitrust settlement that will restore competition in the nation’s voting equipment systems market. Other parties to the agreement are eight more…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – March 8, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard today advised seniors to be aware of lottery and sweepstake scams that are currently on the rise in Arizona.  Taking protective measures helps to ensure seniors are not victims…

(Phoenix, Ariz. - March 5, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard today warned consumers to shop carefully when purchasing toys and other products for children.   According to the Department of Health Services, high levels of lead can…

(Phoenix, Ariz. - March 4, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced the start of Arizona Consumer Protection Week, a campaign intended to help people become more savvy consumers, which will run March 7-13. This effort also encourages…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – March 2, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard today visited Capitol School in Phoenix to recognize winners of the 2010 Meth Not Even Once Poster Contest and unveil the next phase of the Arizona Meth Project’s dynamic youth…

(Phoenix, Ariz. -- Feb. 26, 2010) In response to a request by Attorney General Terry Goddard and other state Attorneys General, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. ("Toyota") has agreed to make special accommodations for Toyota owners in Arizona and…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – February 25, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that Lawrence Carl Runke, 66, of Clarksdale, has been sentenced to four years in prison, followed by five years probation, for operating an illegal pharmacy.…

Every year, thousands of consumers lose money to telemarketing con artists.  Telephone con artists will say anything to try to cheat people out of money.  They may call you and imply that they work for a company you trust, or they may…

(Phoenix, Ariz. -- Feb. 19, 2010) The following My Turn column is written by Attorney General Terry Goddard regarding his Feb. 14-17 visit to Mexico to meet with top law enforcement officials about increasing border security.  

The…

(Phoenix, Ariz. -- Feb. 12, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard will travel to Mexico City to meet early next week with Mexico's Attorney General, Arturo Chavez Chavez, and other top Mexican law enforcement officials on a number of border…