DC car buyers to get refunds, debt relief in $694M settlement with auto lender

Alaska Governor Dunleavy proclaimed 'Alaska Clean Energy Week' for 2026, highlighting the state's energy resources. Construction on the King Cove to Cold Bay road continues after a court denied a halt. Alaska and 40 states settled with Credit Acceptance Corporation for $709.5M over alleged predatory lending. The state also released a draft transportation improvement program and announced a new reservation website for state parks.

Credit Acceptance (CACC) settled a multistate regulatory case, agreeing to pay $15.5M, contribute $60M to a consumer relief fund, and waive $634M in balances. The company will update practices, including debt-collection protocols and consumer disclosures, but states it will not materially change its business model. The settlement resolves a lawsuit and investigation without admitting wrongdoing.

South Carolina and 40 other states reached a $694M settlement with Credit Acceptance Corp. over alleged unaffordable auto loans. The state will receive $1.3M in restitution for 921 consumers and $11.8M in debt relief for 1,292 consumers. Nationwide, CAC will provide $388M in debt relief and $246M in restitution. The settlement includes additional disclosures and oversight requirements for CAC.

Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) agreed to a $694 million settlement with 41 states, including Illinois, to resolve allegations of predatory lending. The settlement provides cash restitution and debt relief to consumers, and requires CAC to reform its lending practices, including better disclosures and protections against risky loans. The agreement takes effect on November 2, 2026.

Nevada AG Aaron Ford settled with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation. The deal provides $694M in cash and debt relief to consumers, including $60M in restitution and $388M in debt relief for risky loans. The company must improve disclosures and protect consumers from unfair practices. Nevada will receive $140,182. The settlement resolves allegations that CAC originated unaffordable loans.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced a $34.7 million settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) over allegations of unfair auto lending practices. The settlement provides cash restitution and debt relief to affected consumers and requires CAC to change its lending and dealer oversight practices. CAC, a major auto finance company, must implement new disclosures, monitoring, and loan forgiveness provisions.