Mylin v. Allen-White Pontiac, Inc.

Sanders, Chief Judge:

Respondent Karen Mylin sued appellant Allen-White Pontiac, Inc., alleging fraud in the sale of a used car. The jury returned a verdict for Ms. Mylin in the amount of $5,000 actual damages and $20,000 punitive damages. We affirm.

Ms. Mylin testified she purchased a used car from Allen-White and was told by the salesman, one Jerry Cook, that the car was “like new,” having been returned or repossessed due to financing difficulties experienced by its previous owner. Her father, who was present at the time, asked if the car had ever been involved in an accident and was told…