INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita initiated a series of legal actions targeting multiple car dealerships across the state accused of engaging in deceptive business practices that have harmed consumers, according to a release from his office.
The office said the lawsuits aim to address grievances from Indiana residents who allegedly purchased used vehicles under false pretenses, only to encounter issues such as missing titles or receiving vehicles with salvage titles that are not roadworthy in the state.
“Indiana consumers deserve to get what they pay for,” Rokita said. “We won’t hesitate to bring lawsuits against car dealers who lie or fail to honor their end of agreements with purchasers. Deceptive conduct hurts consumers, and it hurts the reputation of the vast majority of Indiana car dealers who conduct business the right way.”
The lawsuits, filed against a range of dealerships, focus on several distinct allegations.
The businesses …