Tag: Dana Nessel Lawsuit

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Lawsuit has been actively involved in several significant lawsuits addressing various issues:

1. Birthright Citizenship Challenge: On January 21, 2025, Nessel joined 17 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The lawsuit contends that the order violates the 14th Amendment, which has guaranteed citizenship to all individuals born on U.S. soil for over 150 years.
2. Line 5 Pipeline Litigation: Nessel has been pursuing legal action to shut down Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline, citing environmental concerns. In June 2024, a federal appeals court directed that the case be returned to Michigan state court, a procedural victory for Nessel, as state courts may be more receptive to arguments based on state law.
3. Opioid Crisis Accountability: In October 2024, Nessel filed a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers OptumRX and ExpressScripts, alleging they colluded with opioid manufacturers to promote opioid use in Michigan. The suit claims that these companies contributed to the opioid epidemic by prioritizing profits over public health.
4. Consumer Protection Enforcement: In January 2025, Nessel secured a consent order resolving a lawsuit against John and Michele Church, owners of several Detroit-area landscaping and snow removal companies. The lawsuit alleged violations of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act, resulting in a $50,000 settlement and the dissolution of the Churches’ business entities.