Penalty Amount
$500,000
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a $1.5 million settlement with Carvana to resolve hundreds of consumer complaints about delays in title and registration, delayed payments to sellers, and deceptive vehicle representations. The settlement includes a $1 million restitution fund for affected consumers and a $500,000 penalty to the state, with $250,000 suspended if Carvana complies. Carvana must comply with Connecticut laws and improve customer service.
Carvana must pay a $500,000 penalty to Connecticut, establish a $1 million consumer restitution fund, comply with state laws requiring timely title and registration, strengthen customer service systems, and appoint a direct contact for state complaints. $250,000 of the penalty is suspended upon full compliance.
In-house legal teams should review vendor agreements (if Carvana is a supplier), customer purchase contracts, and seller agreements (for entities selling vehicles to Carvana). Key clauses to scrutinize include: title and registration delivery timelines, seller payment terms and schedules, representations and warranties regarding vehicle condition/features, compliance with state consumer protection laws, dispute resolution mechanisms, and penalty or suspension conditions. Changes may be needed to add explicit deadlines for title/registration delivery, ensure accurate and non-misleading vehicle descriptions, incorporate restitution or offset provisions for consumer harm, establish direct state contact requirements, and include compliance monitoring or audit rights.
Entity
Carvana
Industry
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