Frequently Asked Questions

Consumer Sales Practices Act

If a consumer sues a supplier (dealer) under the CSPA, can he collect damages for pain and suffering, humiliation or other non-economic damages?

Yes, but those damages must be proved and are limited in amount to $5,000.00.  The $5,000.00 cannot be trebled.  Prior to the enactment of SB 117, effective September 1, 2007, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the CSPA allowed consumers to be awarded unlimited amounts for non-economic damages, which could in turn be trebled.