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For decades, big pharmaceutical companies have artificially increased the price of insulin, a life-saving drug for over 30 million diabetics, by over 600%. It’s unfair — and it’s also illegal. That’s why, this week, we filed a lawsuit against the largest insulin makers in the world — Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi — along with the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers for breaking the law and deceiving the public when they aggressively hiked the cost of the lifesaving drug.
With this lawsuit, we are seeking to tamper the skyrocketing cost of insulin by promoting price competition for the drug and eliminating unlawful, unfair, and deceptive practices.
Big Pharma might negotiate drug prices, but as your Attorney General let me be unequivocally clear: On my watch, the health and well-being of Californians is non-negotiable.
No company is too big to skirt the law or too large to be held accountable.
Sincerely,
Rob Bonta
California Attorney General
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Ending Exorbitant Profits That Cost Lives
 No one should be forced to ration or go without basic medication that could mean the difference between life or death. California will continue to be a leader in the fight to ensure everyone has equal access to affordable healthcare and prescription medications they need to stay healthy.
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Defending Student Loan Debt Relief
 The historic cancellation of federal student loan debt will ease the burden for millions of Californians weighed down by the cost of their higher education dreams. I applaud the Supreme Court for its swift consideration of this matter, and I urge it to allow the Department of Education to begin providing this sorely needed measure of relief.
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Protecting Patients from Abuse
 This week we secured a preliminary injunction against 19 California skilled nursing facilities for violating state and federal laws, by understaffing facilities and leaving residents vulnerable to assault, illness, and harm. When it comes to California’s skilled nursing facilities, the well-being of patients will always be an uncompromisable priority. The California Department of Justice will step in whenever the well-being of patients is at stake.
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Holding Thieves Accountable
 Gloria Najera-Villanueva abused her position of trust as an employee of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and stole from vulnerable retirees. This week we announced that Najera-Villanueva was sentenced to six years in prison and ordered to pay full restitution to the victims she defrauded. Our DOJ team and law enforcement partners worked hard to hold Najera-Villanueva to account, and secure restitution for those she wronged.
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TikTok of the Week
Businesses cannot take advantage of you during a state of emergency to jack up their prices. If you see price gouging, report it. #californiastorms
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Featured DOJ Jobs
We are hiring! Join California DOJ to fight for California's people, values, and resources. Visit oag.ca.gov/careers to apply today! Featured job opportunities below:
Deputy Attorney General III, Employment & Administrative Mandate
Deputy Attorney General III, Appeals, Writes, and Trials
Deputy Attorney General III, Correctional Law
Deputy Attorney General III, Criminal Prosecutions Attorney
Deputy Attorney General III, Environment
Chief, California Justice Information Services Division
Bureau Director, Bureau of Firearms
Press Secretary, Sacramento
Press Secretary, San Francisco
Legal Secretary, Legal Support Operations
Staff Services Manager II, Office of Fiscal Services
Senior Legal Analyst, Appeals, Writs, and Trials
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Tweet of the Week
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FLASH BRIEFING
Attorney General Bonta Announces Three Arrests in $7 Million Tobacco Excise Tax Fraud Scheme
Attorney General Bonta: Governor’s Budget Proposal Invests in Public Safety, California Families
California Department of Justice Investigating Two Separate Officer-Involved Shootings Under AB 1506
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IG of the Week
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Resource Corner
This, National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we invite you to learn about support services available statewide and new guidance to help trafficking survivors secure relief for offenses committed as a result of being trafficked. Together, we can help put a stop to trafficking and support those who have been harmed.
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