(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a consumer protection lawsuit against Ideal Motorcars LLC and its operators for failing to deliver vehicle titles to consumers as required by law.
More than 80 consumers have filed title-related complaints against Ideal Motorcars, which operated at two Columbus locations: one at 3613 Indianola Ave. and one at 6400 Huntley Road.
The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section worked to assist consumers, in some cases making payments from the Title Defect Recision Fund, which helps used car buyers resolve certain title problems. Consumer claims totaling more than $145,800 have been paid from the fund thus far.
The Attorney General’s lawsuit, filed in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, accuses the dealership and its owners of selling vehicles despite knowing they would not be able to secure titles to the vehicles and failing to provide promised services to consumers.
In the lawsuit, the Attorney General seeks reimbursement for affected consumers, reimbursement for the Title Defect Recision Fund, and an order to prohibit the dealership’s owners, Saththia Lingan and Kandiah Lingan, 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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