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NewsFebruary 11, 2014

Ally's Quarterly Profit Hurt by Settlement, ResCap Costs

Ally Financial’s quarterly report shows growth for the company and its network, but also reveals the impact of the company’s settlement with the CFPB and DOJ, as well as its ResCap bankruptcy plan.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2014

FTC Settles With Two Dealers for Deceptive Advertising

By unanimous vote, the Federal Trade Commission approves final orders settling charges against two dealers for deceptive advertising.

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NewsDecember 26, 2013

Hyundai Settles MPG Suit

Hyundai and Kia Motors have settled litigation with car owners affected by overstated fuel economy ratings on vehicles sold between 2011 and 2013. Affected consumers will be given an option to accept a single “lump sum” payment or take part in a lifetime reimbursement program the OEM created in late 2012.

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NewsDecember 20, 2013

Ally Reaches $98M Settlement with DOJ, CFPB for Lending Discrimination

The settlement is the department’s third largest fair lending agreement and largest ever auto lending agreement.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2013

2 Dealers Accused of False Advertising Settle With FTC

As part of their settlement with the FTC, two dealers from Maryland and Ohio are prohibited from advertising discounts or prices unless the ads clearly disclose any qualifications or restrictions.

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NewsAugust 28, 2013

Edmunds.com Settles With Firm for ‘Fake Reviews’

Edmunds.com reached a settlement with Humankind Design Ltd., the online reputation management firm the site was suing for posting fraudulent reviews on behalf of 25 car dealers nationwide.

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NewsAugust 13, 2013

Jeff Schmitt Auto Group Loses BBB Accreditation

The Better Business Bureau suspends the group’s accreditation after it paid more than $500,000 to settle at least 25 lawsuits related to its F&I practices. The operation had an 'A+' rating before it lost its accredidation.

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NewsAugust 8, 2013

Ohio Dealer Pays More Than $500K to Settle Suits

Since the end of 2012, Jeff Schmitt Auto Group has been sued by at least 25 people and has paid out hundreds of thousands of dollars to settle civil lawsuits related to deceptive practices and extra fees.

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NewsMay 14, 2013

Clay Nissan Settles $1.5M Defamation Suit

The legal battle between Clay Nissan and the brothers of a former cancer-stricken employee is over, ending the family’s 10-month campaign against the dealership for terminating their sister.

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NewsApril 25, 2013

California Town Settles Land Dispute With Former Dealer for $1.4M

The former owner of a Montebello, Calif., dealership will receive $1.4 million despite unsuccessfully suiting the city twice over a 2009 land dispute.

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