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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Oct. 22, 2016

In reversal, 9th Circuit sides with car owners over inspections

In a victory for car buyers that will improve transparency across the used car industry, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that CarMax Inc.'s sales policies violate California consumer protection law.

By Logan Noblin
Daily Journal Staff Writer

In a victory for car buyers that will improve transparency across the used car industry, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that CarMax Inc.'s sales policies violate California consumer protection law.

Judges Stephen Reinhardt, Alex Kozinski, and Kim McLane Wardlaw unanimously agreed that selling "certified" cars without telling buyers which components actually work violates t...

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