A Barberton, Ohio man says the sale of his dream car turned into a financial nightmare, and he is now suing Boca Raton exotic-car outfit Excell Auto Group and its owners, Scott and Kristen Zankl, claiming they sold his consigned Lamborghini and kept the money. The civil complaint seeks more than $250,000 in actual damages and notes that, under Florida law, the tab could climb to treble damages.
What the complaint says
According to BocaNewsNow, the lawsuit filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court alleges that Dante Raynard Scott consigned a white 2017 Lamborghini Huracán Spyder to Excell Auto Group in February 2022. Court records cited in the filing indicate the car was sold on or about March 11, 2022, for $250,000. Scott claims he never saw a penny of that money, even after sending pre-suit demand letters in March 2026 that, according to the complaint, were ignored.
Bankruptcy and past disputes
Excell Auto Group has been in Chapter 7 bankruptcy since 2022, and federal court records show the case is still very much alive, with recent entries involving trustee activity and orders approving special litigation counsel and fee awards entered May 22, 2026. A summary of the federal bankruptcy matter is posted on Inforuptcy, which reproduces filings from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Background reporting
Back in 2022, local coverage detailed a growing mess around Excell Auto Group after customers complained that exotic cars vanished from the showroom and creditors headed to court. One landlord alleged the dealership had sold vehicles “out of trust.” WPTV reported at the time that frustrated customers and lenders were scrambling for answers while police and creditors pursued their own claims.
What happens next
The new Palm Beach County lawsuit was filed by Fort Lauderdale-based O’Hara Legal, according to BocaNewsNow. For now, the court file shows a freshly opened case with no judgment entered. As with any civil matter at this stage, the allegations remain unproven, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until a court rules otherwise.
Legal implications
Florida law allows a plaintiff who proves civil theft to recover three times the actual damages plus attorney’s fees and court costs, provided the plaintiff first sends a written demand and gives the target 30 days to pay up, per Florida Statute 7772.11, available from the Florida Senate. The complaint says that pre-suit demand went unanswered and now seeks treble damages along with fees.
The case is still in its opening chapter. The filed complaint, part of the public record in Palm Beach County, will guide what comes next, whether that is a full round of discovery, early motions that could narrow the issues, or a potential resolution down the line. Court filings and any statements from the attorneys will shape how this Lamborghini dispute ultimately plays out.
