Connecticut Attorney General William Tong filed a lawsuit against Triggered Brand for selling unapproved 'research grade' GLP-1 weight loss drugs directly to consumers without prescriptions or medical oversight, violating the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act and pharmacy licensing laws. The AG also issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Made In China for similar sales and sent warning letters to weight loss clinics about compounded GLP-1 drugs.
The lawsuit seeks civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation for selling unapproved drugs without a pharmacy license and engaging in unfair trade practices.
In-house legal teams should review vendor and supplier agreements to ensure partners hold valid pharmacy licenses, only distribute FDA-approved drugs, mandate prescriptions for prescription medications, and prohibit the sale of 'research-grade' or unapproved compounds for human consumption. Contracts should include compliance with state unfair trade practices laws, robust product safety and labeling requirements, and restrictions on deceptive marketing of compounded or counterfeit medications.
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HealthcareOfficial Press Release
https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2025-press-releases/attorney-general-tong-sues-glp-1-weight-loss-drug-distributor-triggered-brand
letter to wt loss clinics spas 52125 final.pdf?rev=092249d64
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/ag/press_releases/2025/letter-to-wt-loss-clinics--spas-52125-final.pdf?rev=092249d64e7944379af755e39def28d2&hash=691621FFBBCB39EF0AC957F4586F2FC0
Connecticut Attorney General Enforcement Page
https://portal.ct.gov/AG/Privacy/Privacy-Resources
"Triggered Brand"
"Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act"
"statutes prohibiting the practice of pharmacy without a license"
"sell 'research grade' GLP-1 peptides direct to Connecticut consumers for weight loss without prescriptions or any medical oversight"
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of states and local governments in filing suit against NHTSA over its rule weakening fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. The lawsuit alleges the rule violates the agency’s statutory mandate and the Administrative Procedure Act; no penalty or final remedy is reported.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition suing the EPA over its repeal of greenhouse gas pollution limits for power plants and separately filed a notice of intent to sue over regulation of existing gas plants. The coalition asks the court to overturn the repeal and restore the protections; the release reports no monetary penalty or final order.
$400.0M
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the generic drug manufacturers conspired to inflate prices, limit competition, and restrain trade. The settlement includes consumer restitution and injunctive reforms; court approval was being sought.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a DHS rule that allows certain affirmative asylum applications to be referred to removal proceedings without an asylum officer interview. The coalition argues the rule violates federal law and harms asylum seekers, including unaccompanied children; this was a policy opposition letter, not a privacy enforcement action.
Connecticut and Massachusetts co-led a coalition protest urging FERC to reject the proposed NextEra Energy-Dominion Energy merger. The coalition argued that the merger could increase market power and threaten energy affordability, reliability, and competition; the release does not report a final enforcement decision or penalty.
Connecticut officials warned residents about potential home improvement scams before an approaching nor’easter, including unlicensed contractors, high-pressure sales tactics, and demands for full payment upfront. The release provides consumer guidance on checking contractors and contract requirements; it does not announce an enforcement action or penalty against a named entity.