Aaron Automotive Group has filed a federal lawsuit against Automotive Training Network, claiming the Henderson, Nev.-based dealer services provider committed fraud by failing to deliver promised F&I and service training, consulting and process implementation.

Headquartered in Norco, Calif., Aaron operates six Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Kia franchises in Riverside and San Diego counties.

In a complaint filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, attorneys representing Aaron’s owner, Vikas Mehandroo, say Mehandroo was introduced to ATN CEO Mark Gilbert at last year’s National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers conference and entered into a partnership with the firm in January 2026.

“The Dealerships performed their obligations under the Agreement, including paying ATN the onboarding and monthly fees as well as travel expenses in amounts exceeding $216,000,” the complaint states. “Despite Gilbert’s promises, ATN failed to perform the promised services. Among other things, ATN provided no meaningful guidance, no strategic
planning, no meaningful live training, and no consistent development process, and it
failed to maintain communication with the Dealerships.”

In a statement sent to Automotive New’s Eric Freedman, an ATN spokesperson says the dealer abruptly canceled the agreement after failing to pay for the contracted services.

Read more at U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona