The state’s ten-count complaint, filed in State Superior Court in Morris County, alleges that RLMB and its manager, Michael L. Bloom, violated the Consumer Fraud Act, the Motor Vehicle Advertising Regulations, the Automotive Sales Regulations, the Used Car Lemon Law (UCLL) and UCLL regulations. The state seeks consumer restitution, reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and costs, and civil penalties that range up to $10,000 for each violation of the statutes and/or regulations committed by the defendants.

“This is just the latest of a number of recent enforcement actions involving the advertisement and sale of used motor vehicles,” Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman said. “We will continue to protect buyers of used motor vehicles by making certain that dealers provide information as to prior use and damage to help the consumer determine the actual value of a vehicle.”

The complaint also alleges that defendants:

“We intend to hold RLMB and Bloom accountable for the deceptive practices that we alleged in our complaint,” Acting State Consumer Affairs Director Steve Lee said. “We want to make certain that consumers receive all appropriate disclosures as to warranty, price, prior vehicle use and damage, so that they can make an informed decision when buying a used car or truck.”

Investigator Kelly Fennell in the Division of Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection conducted the investigation of RLMB.

Deputy Attorney General Erin M. Greene in the Consumer Fraud Prosecution Section within the Division of Law is representing the state in this action.

Consumers who have purchased used vehicles from RLMB and experienced problems should file a complaint immediately with the State Division of Consumer Affairs by visiting its website (www.njconsumeraffairs.gov) or by calling 1-800-242-5846 (toll free within New Jersey) or 973-504-6200.

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