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Taking Action

Taking Action

Taking Action

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Consumer Protection

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.

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Environment

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.

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Health

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.

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