A recent lawsuit alleges that false mileage statements were made during the sale of a used vehicle, raising concerns about consumer protection in auto sales. The complaint was filed by Wesly Beckman in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on April 1, 2026, naming Lunghamer Ford of Owosso LLC, Dort Financial Credit Union, and April Marie Lockhart as defendants.
According to the filing, Beckman claims that he purchased a 2022 Ford Bronco from Lunghamer Ford of Owosso LLC in November 2025. He alleges that both the dealership and the prior owner misrepresented the actual mileage on the vehicle at various points before and during the sale process. The complaint outlines that April Marie Lockhart previously leased and serviced the vehicle multiple times between April 2023 and July 2025. Service records cited in the document show that as late as July 24, 2025, the vehicle had an actual recorded mileage of 60,657 miles.
The dispute centers on what happened next. On September 4, 2025, Lockhart transferred title to Lunghamer Ford of Owosso LLC while representing that the vehicle’s mileage was only 24,042 miles. The plaintiff asserts: “When LOCKHART represented to LFOOLLC that the actual mileage on the vehicle was 24,042 miles , that statement was false, LOCKHART knew it was false, and LOCKHART made the false statement with the intent of cheating subsequent purchasers such as Plaintiff.” The complaint further states that Lunghamer Ford then sold the vehicle to Beckman two months later with an odometer reading listed as just over 24,000 miles—specifically “24,197 actual miles”—despite allegedly knowing this figure was inaccurate.
Beckman’s lawsuit brings several counts against all three defendants. He alleges violations under both federal and Michigan state odometer laws (the Federal Odometer Act and Michigan Odometer Act), claiming neither accurate nor legal disclosures were provided at any stage. The suit also includes counts for violation of Michigan’s Consumer Protection Act against Lunghamer Ford and Dort Financial Credit Union for alleged deceptive or unfair practices in trade or commerce. These include causing confusion about goods’ characteristics or failing to reveal material facts to consumers.
In addition to statutory violations regarding odometer disclosure requirements, Beckman accuses both Lunghamer Ford and Dort Financial Credit Union of misrepresentation. According to his claims: “The material representations were intended to induce the reliance of Plaintiff,” adding that these representations did induce his reasonable reliance when purchasing the car. He asserts that Lunghamer Ford acted with knowledge or reckless disregard for truthfulness regarding these statements.
The complaint also contains a breach of contract claim against Lunghamer Ford and Dort Financial Credit Union based on allegations that they failed to deliver conforming goods due to what is described as an odometer rollback existing at delivery time: “LFOOLLC’s tender of performance did not conform as a result of the vehicle’s odometer rollback which existed at time of delivery.” Beckman states he suffered damages because he relied on these representations when entering into his purchase agreement.
For relief, Beckman requests that the court assume jurisdiction over all claims presented—including supplemental state law claims—and award him actual damages along with treble damages where applicable by statute. He also seeks statutory and punitive damages as well as costs and attorney fees associated with bringing this action.
The case lists Adam G. Taub of Adam G. Taub & Associates Consumer Law Group PLC as attorney for Wesly Beckman. The case identification is Case No. 2:26-cv-11069-BRM-APP.
Source: 226cv11069_Wesly_Beckman_v_Lunghamer_Ford_Complaint_Eastern_District_of_Michigan.pdf
