Edward Jones, Cross-Appellant v. Hanley Dawson Cadillac Company, Cross-Appellee

RIPPLE, Circuit Judge.

In this appeal, we must determine the standard for imposing civil liability under the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act (the Odometer Act), 15 U.S.C. § 1981 et seq. The Odometer Act and the regulations promulgated under its authority require a transferor of a vehicle to disclose accurately the vehicle’s mileage. Hanley Dawson Cadillac Company (Dawson) appeals from a decision of a magistrate finding Dawson liable under the Odometer Act to Edward Jones, the appel-lee. Mr. Jones cross-appeals from the magistrate’s decision reducing his award of attorneys’ fees.…