LANCASTER, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against a Lancaster used-car dealership accused of failing to provide vehicle titles to seven customers.
The lawsuit, filed in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court, targets LLY Auto Sales and its operators, Luis Rafael and Luis Alejandro, for allegedly violating Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act and the state Certificate of Motor Vehicles Act.
“Ohioans shouldn’t get stuck in neutral when it comes to receiving titles to cars they rightfully own,” Yost said. “My office is focused on making sure the title process works the way it should.”
To assist affected consumers, Yost’s Consumer Protection Section has already issued $19,236.27 in payments from the Title Defect Recision (TDR) fund, which provides financial relief to buyers who do not receive vehicle titles within 40 days of purchase, as required by Ohio law.
The lawsuit seeks reimbursement of those TDR funds, additional compensation for unresolved complaints, and civil penalties. Yost’s office is also asking the court to bar Rafael and Alejandro from holding or applying for auto-dealer or auto-sales licenses in Ohio.
This action underscores the Attorney General’s commitment to protecting consumers in vehicle transactions and ensuring dealerships comply with state law.
