Nightingale v. Hyundai Motor America

Opinion

MERRILL, J.

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) appeals from the part of the judgment awarding respondent Pam Nightingale attorney fees of $113,853 under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, otherwise known as the automobile “lemon law.” (Civ. Code, § 1790 et seq.) We modify that part of the judgment to provide for an award of attorney fees in a lesser amount.

I

Factual and Procedural Background

We set forth the facts to the extent necessary for a determination of the issues on appeal. Pam Nightingale purchased a 1986 Hyundai from Val Strough Management, Ltd. (Val Strough), for a total…