To settle the consumer fraud lawsuit, Caliber will pay $3.3 million in civil penalties and $2 million to cover the costs of investigating and prosecuting the case, and monitoring Caliber's compliance with the settlement. 'This agreement with Caliber reinforces our dedication to this mission.' 'The mission of the BAR is to provide protection, education and assistance to the consumers of this state and the automotive industry,' said DCA Director Charlene Zettel. The BAR launched those proceedings in 2003.

Separately, the state Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), a division of DCA, reached a $500,000 settlement to resolve its disciplinary actions against Caliber. Superior Court Judge Michael Brenner approved the settlement. Lockyer today filed in Orange County Superior Court a $5.3 million settlement of a consumer protection lawsuit brought against Caliber in December 2003 by Lockyer and Fresno County District Attorney Elizabeth A. 'This settlement will make whole defrauded victims, and ensure Caliber reforms its business practices and serves all customers honestly and fairly.' 'Caliber violated the trust of thousands of consumers who came to its shops to get their cars and trucks fixed,' said Lockyer. (SANTA ANA) – Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced a $5.8 million settlement with Caliber Collision Centers (Caliber) to resolve a consumer fraud lawsuit filed by his office and disciplinary actions initiated by the state Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) that alleged Caliber billed customers for parts and services that were not provided.

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