New York AG Sued & Reached Settlement with Utility Company for False Advertising
JANUARY 19, 2022
On January 19, 2022, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against electricity utility company Major Energy Services for “false and misleading advertising” about the savings for their natural gas and electricity services. The AG’s office found that customers across the state were collectively overcharged tens of millions of dollars compared to the prices of local utility companies. AG James is seeking the end of Major Energy’s misleading business practices through the lawsuit, as well as penalties and costs for the company’s damages.
On December 12, 2022, AG James announced a $1.5 million settlement with Major Energy.
- Documents: ComplaintNY Press - ComplaintSettlementNY Press - Settlement
- Document Type: Complaints Press Releases/Statements Settlements
- States: New York
- Issues: Consumer Protection Energy & Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency Utilities & Rates
- Era: Non-Federal
- Action Type: Litigation