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04/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/02/2026 12:29

Lindsay Chevrolet, et al, FTC and State of Maryland v - The FTC and Maryland Attorney General charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically deceiving and overcharging[...]

Last Updated
April 2, 2026
Case Status
Pending
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, and OFFICE OF THE MARYLAND ATTORNEY GENERAL, CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION, Plaintiffs, v. LINDSAY CHEVROLET, L.L.C., a limited liability company, also d/b/a Lindsay Chevrolet of Woodbridge; LINDSAY FORD, LLC, a limited liability company, also d/b/a Lindsay Ford of Wheaton; LINDSAY MOTORS, LLC, a limited liability company, also d/b/a Lindsay Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram; LINDSAY MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC, a limited liability company; MICHAËL LINDSAY; JOHN SMALLWOOD; and PAUL SMYTH, Defendants.
FTC Matter/File Number
2323032
Enforcement Type
Civil Penalties
Federal Injunctions
Federal Court
Eastern District of Virginia

Case Summary

The FTC and Maryland Attorney General charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars in junk fees and unwanted add-on products.

In December 2024, the FTC and Maryland Attorney General charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars in junk fees and unwanted add-on products. In March 2026 the FTC announced a settlement in the case in which the defendants will pay full refunds and additional penalties to redress defrauded consumers.

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