The Illinois Attorney General filed a lawsuit against a Carterville-based auto dealership for deceptive sales tactics.

The lawsuit, filed in Williamson County Circuit Court, alleges that Kevin Darnell and his company RTO Auto Sales sold used cars "as is" and falsely promised either that the vehicle was in good condition or that if mechanical problems occurred, he would repair the vehicles. However, Darnell allegedly failed to make the promised repairs and refused refunds to consumers who had purchased faulty vehicles.

A California used-car dealer was sentenced to 160 days in county jail, 1,200 hours of community service and 5 years of formal probation for attempting to defraud finance companies.