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Sep 15, 2022

Casa Ruby Owes Creditors Millions And ‘Should Be Dissolved,’ Says Court-Appointed Receiver

A court-appointed auditor of the LGBTQ+ organization determined that Casa Ruby owes creditors more than $2 million dollars and left rented properties in disarray.

Aug 19, 2022

Instacart Will Pay D.C. $2.54 Million In Lawsuit Over Deceptive Fees

The online delivery platform must pay the city $1.8 million in settlement money to resolve claims of charging deceptive service fees, and roughly $739,000 in back taxes.

Aug 11, 2022

D.C. Attorney General Announces Grants To Support Migrants Bused From Texas, Arizona

“The TX and AZ governors’ decision to bus asylum-seeking migrants to the District is causing a humanitarian crisis, and we are answering the call for help,” Racine said

Mar 22, 2022

D.C. Sues Grubhub Over Allegations The Third-Party Delivery App Exploited Restaurants, Misled Customers

The lawsuit calls for Grubhub to be transparent about its costs and fees, end its allegedly deceptive marketing practices, pay restitution to customers, and pay penalties to D.C. for violating its laws.

Oct 20, 2021

D.C. Attorney General Names Mark Zuckerberg As A Defendant In Facebook Lawsuit

Karl Racine tweeted Wednesday that his investigation revealed Zuckerberg was “personally involved in decisions related to Cambridge Analytica.”

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.

Jul 01, 2021

Nellie’s Assault Case Moves To The D.C. Attorney General’s Desk

If the Attorney General’s office decides to move forward, Nellie’s could face a fine or lose its liquor license.

Feb 23, 2021

D.C. Attorney General Sues Moving Company For Allegedly Discriminating Against East Of The River Residents

According to the lawsuit, Virginia-based company Lend a Box does not service zip codes 20020 and 20032 located in wards 7 and 8.

Dec 09, 2020

DoorDash Abandons Premium Service Fee Increase After Letter From Attorney General

The change impacting DashPass orders would have taken effect Wednesday.

Nov 24, 2020

D.C. Attorney General Settles With DoorDash Following Lawsuit Over Pocketed Worker Tips

The settlement with D.C. includes $1.5 million in relief for impacted delivery workers, as well as $250,000 for two local charities.

 
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