The Attorney General provides Consumer Alerts to inform the public of unfair, misleading, or deceptive business practices, and to provide information and guidance on other issues of concern. Consumer Alerts are not legal advice, legal authority, or a binding legal opinion from the Department of Attorney General.
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The Attorney General is the state's top lawyer and law enforcement official, protecting and serving the people and interests of Michigan through a broad range of duties.
The Attorney General's responsibilities include safeguarding the public from violent criminals, helping victims of crime, leading the fight against human trafficking and opioid abuse, preserving Michigan's spectacular natural resources, protecting consumers, and addressing illegal business practices.
A former criminal prosecutor and civil rights attorney, Dana Nessel was sworn in as Michigan’s 54th Attorney General on January 1, 2019.
Her core initiatives are based on her promise to Michigan’s residents — to give the Department of Attorney General back to the people that it serves.
The Michigan Department of Attorney General reviews over 11,000 consumer complaints each year. In 2021, AG Nessel received the National Consumer League’s “Trumpeter Award” in recognition of her outstanding work to protect Michigan consumers.
AG Nessel negotiated better transparency from utility companies and saved ratepayers nearly $3 billion by intervening in every proposed rate increase that has come before the Michigan Public Service Commission during her tenure. In partnership with the FTC, FCC, and other attorneys general from across the country, AG Nessel formed a Robocall Task Force to crack down on illegal robocall operations and enhance consumers’ legal protections against the unwanted automated calls.
AG Nessel filed multiple PFAS lawsuits beginning in 2020 to bring relief to communities contaminated by the “forever chemicals.” Clean-up efforts are underway as a result of settlement agreements with Wolverine Worldwide and Asahi Kasei Plastics North America. And the department currently has cases against over 20 more PFAS manufacturers.
In 2023, AG Nessel was named “Climate Champion” by the Michigan Climate Action Network for the work of her lawsuit Nessel v. Enbridge seeking to shut down the aging and dangerous Line 5 oil pipeline.
In successfully suing opioid manufacturers and distributors under Michigan’s Drug Dealer Liability Law, AG Nessel made history by garnering over $1.6 billion for Michigan in settlement funds to treat and prevent opioid use disorder. Ongoing settlement negotiations hold the promise of even more funds to be allocated for such efforts in the future.
The Michigan Attorney General’s commitment to protecting and serving the people of Michigan is evident through a broad range of initiatives.
On any given day, you can find the Michigan Attorney General leading the fight against human trafficking; keeping Michigan’s students and schools safe; battling Michigan’s opioid epidemic; and helping victims of crime.