Ohio Sues Six Car Dealers for Title Violations

The Ohio Attorney General's Office has filed lawsuits against six now-defunct used-car dealerships across Ohio, including Prestige Family Cars, Sirius Motors, Highway 22 Auto Sales, Robinson Auto, and Ohio Luxury Imports, alleging they sold vehicles without providing titles to dozens of consumers. The lawsuits accuse the dealerships and their operators of violating Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act and the Certificate of Motor Vehicles Act. Over $300,000 has been paid from the state's Title Defect Recision (TDR) fund to assist affected buyers. Each dealership faces civil penalties of $25,000 per violation and could be permanently barred from auto sales. Some owners, including Timothy Thacker of Sirius Motors, may face additional injunctions to prevent future licensing. The Attorney General continues to investigate and address related consumer complaints.