(Indianapolis, IN) - Attorney General Todd Rokita says his office has saved Indiana taxpayers millions of dollars by fending off frivolous lawsuits.

In a recent statement, the AG’s Office said part of their job is to head off sometimes baseless and potentially unending litigation against the state.

One example cited is the family of a suspect killed in a shootout with police. Even though the suspect pulled a gun, the family sued for damages. Rokita says his office was able to vindicate the police and save taxpayers $300,000.

According to Rokita, his office has saved $12 million in such situations this year alone, and over $125 million since he took office.