Motzer Dodge Jeep Eagle, Inc. v. Ohio Attorney General

William W. Young, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant and cross-appellee, Motzer Dodge Jeep Eagle, Inc., appeals an order of the Butler County Court of Common Pleas granting the motions for partial summary judgment of defendant-appellee and cross-appellant, the Ohio Attorney General.

Appellant is a motor vehicle dealership selling new and used vehicles in Hamilton, Ohio. Several years ago, appellee’s Consumer Protection Section commenced an investigation of appellant’s sales and advertising practices. The investigation was not commenced pursuant to complaints from appellant’s customers. On September 16,…