Emission-Control Device Maker Sued for Violating Clean Air Rules
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The maker of a device that car and truck owners can use to override computerized control of auto emissions was sued by the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan for violating the Clean Air Act.
EZ Lynk and its owners, Bradley Gintz and Thomas Wood, were sued along with a related company, Prestige Worldwide, in Manhattan federal court Monday. The government claims they allowed users to install software to delete emissions controls from vehicles, including Ford, GMC and Chrysler trucks.