Gerald Duncan Auto Sales, Inc. v. Russell (In Re Russell)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

MYRON H. THOMPSON, Chief Judge.

Appellant Gerald Duncan Auto Sales, Inc. appeals a judgment by the bankruptcy court holding that it violated various consumer protection laws by failing to disclose previous damage to an automobile it sold to appellee Mellonie Russell, and by then selling the vehicle with hidden and excessive finance charges. Duncan Auto also appeals the bankruptcy court’s decision not to impose sanctions on Russell pursuant to Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Russell has filed a cross-appeal on the grounds that the bankruptcy court did not…