Case Summary - Wenig

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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.

PLAINTIFF’S 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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