(CANTON, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Canton used car dealership accused of failing to deliver motor vehicle titles to customers.
The lawsuit accuses Automotion Car Sales and its owner of violating Ohio’s Certificate of Motor Vehicle Title Act. In the complaint, the Attorney General seeks restitution for affected consumers, reimbursement to the state’s Title Defect Rescission Fund, civil penalties, and an end to any violations of Ohio’s consumer protection laws.
“When consumers buy a vehicle from a dealership, they expect to receive a title to that vehicle,” Attorney General DeWine said. “In several instances, consumers did not receive titles from Automotion Car Sales and we stepped in to help. Now we are seeking reimbursement from the dealership and an injunction to prevent any future violations.”
According to the lawsuit, Automotion Car Sales last operated at 3742 Cleveland Ave. in Canton.
Consumers complained to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office that after buying a vehicle from the dealership, they failed to receive a certificate of title.
To assist consumers in this case, the Attorney General’s Office paid out more than $28,000 from the Title Defect Rescission Fund, a state fund designed to help consumers obtain titles or refunds after a dealership fails to provide a title as required by law.
Consumers who have title problems after purchasing a motor vehicle or other consumer complaints should contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office at 800-282-0515 or www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov.
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Lawsuit (PDF)
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