Ed Napleton Automotive Group Refunds
Consumers who purchased vehicles from Ed Napleton Automotive Group dealerships and were charged unauthorized junk fees for add-on products (paint protection, gap insurance, extended warranties, payment insurance), and/or Black consumers charged discriminatory financing rates or add-on fees.
More than $9.8 million distributed across 66,355 checks averaging $147 each (first round, Nov 2022); additional $857,000 across 37,034 checks (second round, Nov 2023)
Official site: www.ftc.gov
Who may qualify
Consumers who purchased vehicles from Ed Napleton Automotive Group dealerships and were charged unauthorized junk fees for add-on products (paint protection, gap insurance, extended warranties, payment insurance), and/or Black consumers charged discriminatory financing rates or add-on fees.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
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Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — Epiq issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
- Check the official source to confirm you are within the eligible group — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Make sure Epiq has your current mailing address or payment details if the official source provides a way to update them.
- No claim form is required for an automatic refund; you do not need to pay anyone or submit documents to receive it.
- Watch the payment status on this record and on the official source — payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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How we verified this record
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Eligibility summary
Consumers who purchased vehicles from Ed Napleton Automotive Group dealerships and were charged unauthorized junk fees for add-on products (paint protection, gap insurance, extended warranties, payment insurance), and/or Black consumers charged discriminatory financing rates or add-on fees.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Distribution complete
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
More than $9.8 million distributed across 66,355 checks averaging $147 each (first round, Nov 2022); additional $857,000 across 37,034 checks (second round, Nov 2023)
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Epiq
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
The FTC identified harmed consumers from Napleton's records and mailed checks automatically; no claim form required.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
FTC and the State of Illinois v. North American Automotive Services, Inc., et al. (d/b/a Ed Napleton Automotive Group)
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Ed Napleton Automotive Group settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Ed Napleton Automotive Group settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Epiq. File only through the official settlement website (www.ftc.gov); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Consumers who purchased vehicles from Ed Napleton Automotive Group dealerships and were charged unauthorized junk fees for add-on products (paint protection, gap insurance, extended warranties, payment insurance), and/or Black consumers charged discriminatory financing rates or add-on fees.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Ed Napleton Automotive Group Refunds pay out?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Ed Napleton Automotive Group Refunds claim form?
No claim form is needed — The FTC identified harmed consumers from Napleton's records and mailed checks automatically; no claim form required. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
The FTC identified harmed consumers from Napleton's records and mailed checks automatically; no claim form required.
Listed on the official settlement website (Epiq).
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 17, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.