Ohio AG Yost co-led (with AZ, IN, NC) the 49-state Avid Telecom lawsuit — first action of the Anti-Robocall Task Force. Avid transmitted 24.5 billion calls despite receiving 329 traceback notifications. Ohio pioneered the VoIP-provider-as-target enforcement model. AG Yost created dedicated Robocall Enforcement Unit — first state to share unwanted call data with FTC. Model being replicated nationwide.

Combined $244.66M monetary judgment against Spiller and Mears for health insurance robocall scheme. Permanent telemarketing ban. When Spiller violated the ban using aliases (Every1 Telecom, ATX Telco), faced contempt charges and ultimately $600K penalty + lifetime telecom industry ban. Ohio led the multistate coalition (with AR, IN, MI, NC, ND, TX). Message: court-ordered bans are enforced, and attempting to circumvent them triggers criminal contempt.

OH AG Yost filed suit identifying 22 defendants in massive auto warranty robocall scheme generating 77 million calls PER DAY. Coordinated with FCC, which issued 8 cease-and-desist letters to VoIP providers. Generated 1,600+ complaints to Ohio AG alone. FCC simultaneously proposed $299M fine. Demonstrates Ohio's Robocall Enforcement Unit model — dedicated team combining complaint tracking, investigation, and prosecution.

Ohio co-plaintiff in $210M Dish Network settlement — largest telemarketing penalty in DOJ history. Dish liable for 66+ million violations through authorized dealers. Key Ohio principle: vicarious liability for vendor telemarketing is aggressively enforced. If your contractors make illegal calls selling your product, you own the consequences.

Groundbreaking case — first time FTC and a state AG sued a VoIP provider for knowingly facilitating robocalls. Globex/Educare ran credit card interest rate reduction scam. $7.5M judgment against Educare (suspended for inability to pay), $1.9M from Globex. Ohio AG Yost teamed with FTC. Established precedent that VoIP providers have affirmative duty to screen clients and cannot turn a blind eye to illegal traffic on their networks.