FTC and The State of Illinois v. North American Automotive Services, Inc., et al

Ed Napleton Automotive Group was held liable for imposing unauthorized "junk fees" by sneaking unwanted add-on products.

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In accordance with the proposed settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Illinois, a $10 million judgment has been rendered. Of this amount, $9.95 million is designated for providing monetary relief to affected consumers, while an additional $50,000 will be allocated to the Illinois Attorney General Court Ordered and Voluntary Compliance Payment Projects Fund. Furthermore, the settlement mandates the defendants to institute a comprehensive fair lending program. This program encompasses various elements, including a restriction on the additional interest markup that can be imposed on consumers. Additionally, the settlement compels the defendants to charge consumers only with explicit and informed consent, while prohibiting any misrepresentation of the costs or terms associated with purchasing, leasing, or financing a vehicle, as well as the optional nature of any fees or charges.

Federal Trade Commission, North American Automotive Services, Ed Napleton Elmhurst Imports, Napleton’s Arlington Heights Motors, Hitko Kadric, Napleton’s North Palm Auto Park, Napleton Enterprises, LLC, Clermont Motors, LLC, North Palm Motors, LLC, Napleton’s Ellwood Motors, and Napleton’s Mid Rivers Imports