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Dec 30, 2022

D.C. Attorney General Announces Multimillion-Dollar Settlements With Google And GrubHub

The two settlements mark the end of Racine’s time in office, during which he took on a number of high-profile cases.

Aug 01, 2022

DC Attorney General Moves To Cut Off Casa Ruby Founder From Organization’s Funds

The founder and executive director of Casa Ruby appears to have fled the country after withdrawing tens of thousands of dollars of the nonprofit’s funds, according to a statement from the D.C. Attorney General.

May 12, 2022

It’s The End For D.C.’s Trump International Hotel

Signs for the new Waldorf Astoria hotel are already going up.

May 03, 2022

Trump To Pay D.C. $750,000 Settlement In Inauguration Funds Lawsuit

AG Karl Racine sued Trump in 2020 alleging the former president misused his inaugural committee funds at the Trump Hotel to enrich his family.

Mar 03, 2022

D.C. Could Receive More Than $31 Million In Settlement Over Opioid Crisis

The Sackler family, the owner of OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma, agreed to pay up to $6 billion to states to settle thousands of lawsuits over the opioid crisis, according to a tentative agreement.

Oct 12, 2021

D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine Won’t Run For Public Office In 2022

The news ends long-running speculation about a possible a mayoral run — or for a third term as attorney general.

May 25, 2021

D.C.’s Attorney General Sues Amazon, Accuses Company Of Monopolizing Online Retail

D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine alleges the online retail juggernaut is violating city law by stifling competition and artificially raising prices for customers.

Apr 29, 2021

Racine’s Office Wants To Seal Arrest Records On Behalf Of People Who Violated Protest Curfew

The Attorney General’s office will not prosecute 220 individuals charged with breaking curfew during Black Lives Matter protests last June.

Apr 20, 2021

Washington Sports Club To Pay D.C. $100K For Allegedly Violating COVID-19 Safety Protocols

D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine sued New TSI Holdings in March for allegedly violating the District’s emergency protocols and putting its patrons at risk.

Dec 15, 2020

Update: D.C. Gym Chain To Pay D.C. $10,000 In Settlement For Alleged COVID-19 Safety Violations

A December lawsuit filed by Attorney General Karl Racine alleged that Urban Athletic Club’s Shaw location violated multiple COVID-19 safety measures.

 
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