CarMax to Pay $1.1M Settlement as Part of Multi-City Lawsuit

NodeGuardian · 2026-04-02T09:55:05+00:00

CarMax will pay $1.1 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit alleging delays in transferring vehicle ownership. Despite denying wrongdoing, the settlement enforces compliance measures and covers penalties and restitution.

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2026-04-02 09:55:05

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CarMax has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit filed by multiple district attorneys’ offices, including Los Angeles County. The lawsuit alleged the company failed to timely transfer vehicle ownership to buyers, a requirement under California law. While CarMax denies wrongdoing and attributes delays to the COVID-19 pandemic, the settlement mandates new compliance measures and includes civil penalties, investigative costs, and restitution.

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