The basics:

• New Jersey recovered $193M through civil enforcement settlements in 2025
• Horizon’s $100M settlement was the state’s largest recovery
• Cases involved healthcare, PFAS, labor, consumer protection and real estate
• Proposed PFAS settlements worth more than $2.5B remain pending

Civil enforcement efforts in New Jersey recouped $193 million for the state through settlements in 2025, according to officials.

The resolutions highlighted in a July 22 press release from the New Jersey Attorney General‘s Office span healthcare, environmental contamination, consumer protection, labor violations and real estate matters.

According to the AG’s office, the amount recovered only reflects orders or settlements obtained by the state. It does not include other forms of relief obtained in some of those matters that directly benefit victims, such as balance forgiveness, debt relief or restitution, the state said.

The total also excludes several proposed settlements that are pending court approval, officials noted. That includes landmark agreements valued at more than $2.5 billion with 3M, DuPont, Chemours and Corteva over PFAS contamination.

New Jersey recovered nearly $430 million in 2024 and $600 million in 2023 under former Attorney General Matthew Platkin. Those record-setting numbers were driven largely by blockbuster resolutions in areas like nationwide opioid litigation, PFAS contamination and the Ørsted offshore wind settlement.

Separately, litigation settlements and judgements paid by New Jersey in 2025 totaled $189 million. That’s higher than the $177.9 million paid in 2024, the state said.

According to the AG’s office, the top settlements received by New Jersey last year are:

Horizon Healthcare Services (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
Horizon agreed to pay $100 million to settle allegations it overcharged the state and fraudulently induced New Jersey to award it a contract to administer public employee health benefits.

Solvay/Arkema
Solvay and Arkema agreed to pay nearly $34 million and undertake remediation measures to resolve environmental claims involving PFAS contamination at their West Deptford facility.

Lyft
Lyft agreed to pay $19.4 million to settle allegations it misclassified drivers as independent contractors, depriving them of earned sick leave and other protections under New Jersey law.

Daimler/Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz agreed to pay more than $11 million to New Jersey as part of a multistate settlement resolving consumer fraud and environmental claims involving diesel emissions defeat devices.

Financial Services for America
The state secured a $2.2 million judgment against Financial Services for America over an alleged mortgage relief scheme that targeted financially distressed homeowners facing foreclosure.

Township of North Wildwood
North Wildwood agreed to contribute $1.7 million toward beach replenishment and environmental initiatives as part of a settlement resolving years of litigation over unauthorized beach and dune restoration activities.

ADS Renovation Group
New Jersey obtained a $1.7 million final judgment against ADS Renovation Group for alleged violations of consumer protection laws involving home improvement services.

Presperse Corp.
The Division of Taxation secured a $1.67 million bankruptcy proof of claim against Presperse Corp. for unpaid state tax liabilities.

MV Realty PBC
MV Realty agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations that it misled homeowners through its Homeowner Benefit Agreement program, which exchanged upfront payments for long-term exclusive real estate listing rights.

Protecting New Jerseyans

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said, “I am so proud of the dedicated team in the Division of Law, who work tirelessly every day to defend New Jerseyans against consumer fraud, environmental wrongdoing, financial scams, and more. We will continue to stand up for New Jerseyans in court and protect New Jerseyans from unlawful practices that drive up costs for consumers and make our communities less safe.”

Division of Law Director Michael Walters praised the work of the 500 attorneys and legal staff within his unit.

“The Division’s attorneys and staff work tirelessly on the thousands of matters handled to achieve the best possible outcome for the State and its residents, whether the matter involves a recovery or payment by the State,” he said.