Oregon attorney general says Publisher Clearing House sweepstakes dispute settled for $3.5M
By APThursday, September 9, 2010
Oregon AG announces $3.5M sweepstakes settlement
SALEM, Ore. — A multistate investigation led by Oregon into whether Publishers Clearing House misled consumers about the chances of winning its sweepstakes has been settled for $3.5 million.
Oregon Attorney General John Kroger said the settlement filed Thursday in Salem requires Publishers Clearing House to boost efforts to inform consumers that making a purchase does not increase their chances of winning.
Kroger said the company, which acknowledged no wrongdoing, also must hire an ombudsman to review mailings to ensure compliance with the settlement.
Thirty-one other states and the District of Columbia are also part of the settlement.
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