California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sued Paul Blanco, a prominent car dealer and his company for allegedly committing illegal business practices.
In the lawsuit, the AG Becerra accused Mr. Blanco, the CEO of Paul Blanco’s Good Car Company, a network of motor vehicle dealerships, of engaging in false advertising and making false statements on credit applications.
The Attorney General also accused the defendants of deceiving customers regarding add-on products and additional charges.
According to AG Becerra, Mr. Blanco is targeting vulnerable, mainly low-income customers with subprime credit. His unlawful business practices put the life of these consumers at-risk because purchasing a vehicle is probably the most-expensive one-time transaction they’ll ever make.
“A car is one of the largest and most important purchases for many families, allowing people to get to work, school, and connect to their communities. Far from a good car company, Paul Blanco’s abhorrent conduct put vulnerable families at risk, through deceitful advertising and illegal sales and lending practices. It’s disgraceful and it’s unlawful,” said AG Becerra in a statement.
