Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is expanding an inquiry into high grocery prices by sending letters to major food distributors and retailers. The inquiry found no evidence of price gouging at the retail level but will now investigate the supply chain for potential unfair profiteering. The AG also cited factors like tariffs and SNAP cuts that contribute to high prices.
In-house legal teams should review vendor and supply chain agreements for clauses related to price adjustments, cost pass-through mechanisms, shrinkflation practices, and transparency requirements. Ensure contracts include audit rights to verify cost justifications and address how external factors like tariffs, labor shortages, or regulatory changes impact pricing.
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Food Distributors and Grocery Retailers
Also known as: Food Distributors and Retailers
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RetailOfficial Press Release
https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2025-press-releases/attorney-general-tong-announces-next-steps-in-grocery-pricing-inquiry
supplier grocery letter 103025.pdf?rev=19be351d33834679af15c
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/ag/press_releases/2025/supplier-grocery-letter-103025.pdf?rev=19be351d33834679af15c0a996f52e49&hash=C10657DC6AFBC4F9DBDCD4B6DB24D9FF
groceries and price gouging letter to legis dated 10 30 25.p
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/ag/press_releases/2025/groceries-and-price-gouging-letter-to-legis-dated-10-30-25.pdf?rev=3218324061fe43eb8bacde646ea0707f&hash=5EF41B9E3A5158D2704B94B405D21D4C
Connecticut Attorney General Enforcement Page
https://portal.ct.gov/AG/Privacy/Privacy-Resources
"five of the top food distributors"
"inquiry"
"price gouging"
$500K
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced settlements with SunRun, Inc., Elevate Solar Solutions, and two salespeople over allegations of deceptive solar sales, including impersonating consumers and locking homeowners into long-term contracts without consent. SunRun must pay $300,000 and provide consumer relief; Elevate and the salespeople face a stated $200,000 penalty, with $100,000 suspended subject to ongoing compliance.
$8.0M
Connecticut announced an $8 million settlement with Mylan over allegations that it used agreements to delay generic EpiPen competitors and took other actions that inflated prices. Mylan also agreed to provide 10,000 free EpiPens; the release states that Mylan denies wrongdoing.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging DHS’s policy and practice of conducting warrantless civil immigration arrests. The press release describes a court challenge, not a privacy enforcement action or monetary penalty.
$625K
Connecticut reached a $625,000 settlement with Frontier Communications Parent Inc. over an April 2024 breach in which compromised employee and vendor credentials were used to access internal systems and exfiltrate unencrypted personal information of 58,841 Connecticut residents. The settlement requires Frontier to strengthen its security program, implement specific safeguards and training, and obtain an independent third-party assessment.
$2.6M
Connecticut and New York found that Boston Children’s Health Physicians and its security vendor, XTIUM, failed to use reasonable safeguards, resulting in hackers accessing sensitive personal, medical, and employee information. The companies agreed to pay penalties totaling $2.64 million and implement enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Connecticut joined a coalition of state attorneys general filing a notice in Character Technologies, Inc.’s bankruptcy proceedings, raising concerns about the company’s safety and privacy practices and the sensitive information it holds. The states seek protections for children and consumers if the company’s business or assets are sold or transferred; the filing does not impose a fine or other remedy.