Used car sellers sued, accused of failing to deliver titles

Consumer protection lawsuits have been filed against two different Cleveland used car sellers accused of failing to deliver vehicle titles to Ohio consumers, according to a news release from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

One lawsuit was filed against Buckeye Motor Group Ltd., operating at 4740 W. 150th St. in Cleveland, and another lawsuit was filed against North Coast Car Credit LLC, last operating at 14550 Lorain Ave.

In both cases, consumers complained that they did not receive the title to a vehicle they bought from the dealership, according to the release. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office assisted consumers, in some cases making payments from the Title Defect Recission Fund, which helps resolve certain title problems. Payments from the fund totaled over $73,800 in the Buckeye Motor Group case and over $35,000 in the North Coast Car Credit case.

Overall, 47 complaints were filed against Buckeye Motor Group, and about 30 complaints were filed against North Coast Car Credit, according to the release.

The lawsuits, both filed in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, seek reimbursement for the TDR Fund, reimbursement for affected consumers, and an order to prohibit the dealerships’ operators from committing any further violations, according to the release.

Consumers who suspect an unfair or deceptive sales practice should contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office at www. OhioProtects.org or 800282-0515.