AutoNation controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Paycheck Protection Program loan controversy
AutoNation faced criticism after reports that it had sought at least $266 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans while furloughing thousands of employees. The company later announced that it would return $77 million to JPMorgan Chase.
1998
CarMax trademark and copyright litigation
CarMax sued Republic Industries over alleged copyright and trademark infringement. A jury initially awarded CarMax $50 million, but the award was overturned on appeal.