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Case
Summary - Wenig
TYPE OF CASE: LEMON LAW
CONFIDENTIAL: No
AMOUNT: TOTAL AMOUNT OF SETTLEMENT: $ 148,000
GENERAL AND SPECIAL DAMAGES: $ 81,000
OTHER: ATTORNEY FEES & COSTS $ 67,000
ATTORNEYS: PLAINTIFF: ROBERT F. BRENNAN, ADDRESS AS ABOVE
EXPERTS: PLAINTIFF: FORREST FOLKE
DEFENSE: HENRY J. POELMAN FOR GM; TIM McNATT FOR TIFFIN
FACTS OF CASE: Plaintiffs purchased Tiffin motor home from Village
R.V. that had several defects, including steering and road stability
defects, damage to the slide-out portion of the motorhome and engine
overheat malfunctions. Plaintiff also alleged fraud regarding the
warranties sold with the vehicle and alleged non-disclosure of damaging
prior uses of the vehicle.
PLAINTIFFS CONTENTIONS: Plaintiffs purchased Tiffin motor
home that was defective; Plaintiff also alleged fraud regarding
the warranties.
DEFENSE CONTENTIONS:That the motor home was not defective and there
was no fraud concerning the warranties. Defendant GM contended that
it had fully discharged its obligations under the GM warranty, which
was not timely sent in to GM by Village R.V., the selling dealer.
DAMAGES: $81,000 (FULL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE VEHICLE PLUS TOWING
AND REPAIR EXPENSES).
SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS: Several pre-trial discussions occurred with
defendant's top pre-trial offer consisting of approximately $50,000.00
for damages and attorney's fees. Case settled on fourth day of trial,
during Plaintiff's case.
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