Consumers and States Awarded $694 Million After Predatory Auto Lender Settles Lawsuit
Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) settled a lawsuit with 40 states and D.C., agreeing to provide $694M in relief to 55,000 consumers. The settlement includes $630M in debt relief, $60M in restitution, and $15.5M to states. CAC was accused of predatory lending practices, including high interest rates and misstated loan terms. The settlement also mandates consumer-friendly reforms for CAC over the next five years.





