(ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a consumer protection lawsuit against a Martins Ferry used car seller accused of failing to deliver vehicle titles to consumers.
The lawsuit accuses Liberty Automotive Group LLC and its owners, Jeff Wojcik and Sheree L. Thompson-Wojcik, of violating Ohio consumer protection laws.
More than 40 consumer complaints have been filed against Liberty Automotive Group, which last operated at 109 Hanover Street in Martins Ferry. In most cases, consumers complained that after they bought a vehicle from the dealership, they did not receive the title to the vehicle.
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office worked to assist consumers, in some cases making payments from the Title Defect Recision Fund, which helps resolve certain title problems. Payments from the fund have totaled over $24,000 so far in the case.
“Our goal is to protect consumers,” Attorney General DeWine said. “When consumers buy a car, they expect to receive the vehicle title. When they don’t, we do what we can to help them, including taking enforcement action when necessary.”
The Attorney General’s lawsuit, filed in the Belmont County Court of Common Pleas, seeks reimbursement for consumers, reimbursement for the Title Defect Recision Fund, and an order to prohibit the dealership’s owners from being granted an auto dealer license in Ohio.
Consumers who suspect an unfair or deceptive sales practice should contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office at www.OhioProtects.org or 800-282-0515.
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