The FTC and the Maryland Attorney General’s Office announced that Lindsay Automotive Group (“Lindsay”) must pay refunds to consumers the government officials said were misled by Lindsay, under a settlement reached with the dealerships and other defendants.
The settlement resolves allegations that Lindsay and its executives deceived consumers for years with falsely low prices and unwanted add-ons that resulted in buyers paying thousands of dollars more for their vehicles.
While the exact amount to be refunded has not yet been determined, consumers who paid more than $75 million in charges in connection with purchases and leases between April 1, 2020, and December 31, 2025, may be eligible for refunds. In addition, Lindsay will pay a $3.1 million civil penalty to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office…