The Brief Lindsay Automotive Group agreed to a $3.1 million settlement with the FTC and the Maryland Attorney General following a lawsuit over deceptive practices at three dealerships in Maryland and Virginia. Affected car buyers should check their mail for a claim form from Rust ConsultingA major settlement involving a local automotive group and government regulators means thousands of Maryland car buyers could soon be getting their money back. Following a lawsuit by the Maryland Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission, a claims process is officially underway for customers of Lindsay Automotive Group who may have been subjected to deceptive advertising practices. What we know:The case dates back to December 2024, when the FTC and the Maryland Attorney General sued the auto group. Reach out if missed: If you do not receive a claim form in the mail but believe you are eligible for a refund, you should contact the Maryland Attorney General’s Office.