Office of the Attorney General

DC Attorney General “announced three lawsuits against Maryland drivers and one lawsuit against a Virginia driver who have amassed more than 1,000 traffic infractions among them.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Eric P.

From the Office of the DC Attorney General:

“Continuing his focus on holding dangerous drivers accountable for repeated, illegal conduct on DC streets, Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced four new lawsuits, including three lawsuits against Maryland drivers and one lawsuit against a Virginia driver who have amassed more than 1,000 traffic infractions among them. The vast majority of the citations accumulated by the four defendants were for excessive speeding, and in total, the drivers owe the District more than $340,000 in unpaid fines, penalties, and fees. (more…)

Scam Alert: DC AG Warns of Fake Toll Scam

By Prince Of Petworth

From the office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued a consumer alert warning District residents of a new scam in which threatening text messages, claiming to be from a government toll collection agency, are sent to residents as part of an illegal, widespread effort to steal individual’s financial information. (more…)

“OAG Seeks to Recover Nonprofit Funds Improperly Diverted from H Street Community Development Corporation to Pay Unauthorized Bonuses”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Josh

From the office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today filed suit against Kenneth Brewer, Sr., the former executive director of the nonprofit H Street Community Development Corporation (HSCDC), for misusing nonprofit funds and awarding himself more than $1.25 million in unauthorized bonuses. (more…)

“District Residents Have a Right to Protect Their Data, Can Request that 23AndMe Delete or Destroy Any Sensitive Records and DNA Samples”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Miki Jourdan

From the office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued a Consumer Alert to customers of the genetic testing company 23AndMe, warning District residents that their genetic data may be at risk after the company declared bankruptcy this week. While the company states that there will be no change to the storage, management, or protection of customer data, it is important to protect your sensitive genetic data from risk. For example, the company may attempt to transfer or sell your genetic data as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. (more…)

“Delivery Company Denies Hundreds of DC Delivery Workers Minimum Wage, Overtime & Paid Sick Leave Through Illegal Misclassification Scheme”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by scottahb

From the office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a lawsuit against GoBrands, Inc. and GB Logistics, LLC (collectively “Gopuff”), the companies behind the popular delivery service Gopuff, for illegally failing to pay its delivery workers minimum wage, overtime, and paid sick leave by misclassifying them as independent contractors rather than employees. The complaint filed by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) also alleges that, with its misclassification scheme, Gopuff is deliberately dodging its legal obligations to pay into the District’s unemployment insurance and paid family leave programs and failing to maintain workers’ compensation coverage. (more…)

“Seven Employers—Including American University, VIDA Fitness, Insomnia Cookies, and Others—Will Pay More than $860,000 to Workers & DC”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Emma K Alexandra

From the office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced that Office of the Attorney General (OAG) successfully resolved seven investigations into employers suspected of violating DC laws protecting DC workers and key workplace rights. Under the terms of seven separate settlement agreements, these employers—including American University, VIDA Fitness, Insomnia Cookies, a medical staffing firm, a translation company, a café, and a dinner theater—will pay more than $860,000 to harmed workers and the District, and have agreed to reform their workplace practices. (more…)

“ATTORNEY GENERAL SCHWALB SUES THREE MARYLAND DRIVERS FOR FAILING TO PAY DC OVER $90,000 IN FINES FOR DANGEROUS DRIVING VIOLATIONS”

By Prince Of Petworth

HELL YES THIS IS AN ALL CAPITAL HEADLINE – FINALLY!!

From the office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced the first lawsuits filed by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) under new authority granted by the DC Council to bring civil enforcement actions against dangerous drivers with large numbers of unpaid tickets for speeding, reckless driving, and other traffic violations. Under the Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility (STEER) Act, OAG can hold these drivers accountable for their repeated illegal conduct by securing monetary judgments against them wherever they live, meaning that OAG can sue dangerous drivers who flout District traffic laws even when they live outside the District.

OAG filed today’s lawsuits against:
Andre E. Bowman, who owes the District $36,986 for 135 traffic infractions, including 94 for speeding.
Earl D. Curtis, who owes the District $27,882 for 115 traffic infractions, including 52 for speeding.
Leon L. Carter, who owes the District $30,666 for 84 traffic infractions, including 80 for speeding.

(more…)

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a lawsuit against Talea Ristorante and its owner” Read the allegations

By Prince Of Petworth

Some serious allegations from the office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a lawsuit against Talea Ristorante and its owner, Hamza Hadani, for systematically stealing employees’ wages and violating other laws that protect District workers. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that Talea and Hadani pay their employees less than half of the tipped minimum wage, fail to ensure tipped workers’ take-home pay meets the regular minimum wage, and deny workers paid sick leave and overtime pay, even as some of them work 70-hour weeks. The investigation also found that Hadani prohibits workers from discussing their pay with one another and then retaliates against those who protest their mistreatment by threatening and firing them. (more…)

View More Stories