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Judge rules State’s case against Juul and Altria will proceed to trial on March 27
In order issued this week, Court rejected defendants’ latest efforts to dismiss State’s claims. State alleges e-cigarette giant Juul, enabled by Altria, engaged in consumer fraud, negligence, and created a public nuisance; Minnesota to be first state to go to trial.
“When I announced this lawsuit more than three years ago, I said that my job was to protect Minnesotans from deceptive sales and to protect their health and safety, especially our youth.”

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Attorney General Ellison wins relief for tenants whose landlord unlawfully withheld amounts from security deposits
Housing Hub to pay $63,000, stop charging tenants for carpet cleaning, replacing batteries, lightbulbs, and filters at move out
“Having a safe, affordable roof over your head is essential to living with safety, dignity, and respect,” Attorney General Ellison said. “Part of that is landlords following the law and returning tenants their security deposits. I am pleased that Housing Hub has agreed to refund its tenants and change its security deposit practices going forward.”

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Attorney General Ellison Launches Civil Investigation of Kia and Hyundai’s Sale of Vehicles that Lack Industry-Standard, Anti-Theft Technology
Drastic increase in Kia, Hyundai vehicle thefts posing an ongoing threat to public safety
“The drastic increase in Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts is continuing to threaten public safety and do serious harm to our communities,” Attorney General Ellison said. “With this investigation, we will follow where the facts lead us and will continue to use all the tools of the law to help keep Minnesotans safe.”

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Attorney General Ellison, Mayors Frey and Carter press Kia and Hyundai for safety recall
In a letter to CEOs, underscore need to recall and outfit vehicles with industry-standard anti-theft technology to improve public safety in light of rapidly rising tide of thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles
“The harm caused by these companies goes far beyond car theft and has had a negative impact on everyone's safety. We will continue using the power of the Attorney General's Office to address this problem and use all the tools of the law to help keep Minnesotans safe.” Attorney General Ellison said.

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Attorney General’s Office secures conviction in Cottonwood County murder case
Jury finds Ralph Apmann guilty of second-degree unintentional murder in August 2021 death of Juan Morales Rivera in Windom. AG’s office wins case after referral by and in partnership with Cottonwood County Attorney.
“Once again, I’m proud of the attorneys in my office and the Cottonwood County Attorney’s Office who secured this conviction. I continue to be proud of our partnerships with county attorneys who are on the front lines of delivering justice to victims and communities,” Attorney General Ellison said.

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