Shumaker v. Hamilton Chevrolet, Inc.

Harsha, Judge.

{¶ 1} Charles Shumaker filed suit against Hamilton Chevrolet, Inc. (“Hamilton”) after he learned that the used 2002 Chevrolet Blazer that Hamilton sold him had sustained significant damage in a prior accident. Following a bench trial, the trial court found that Hamilton violated the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act (“CSPA”), ordered a rescission of the sales contract, and awarded Shumaker attorney fees. Shumaker appeals the trial court’s decision to award him attorney fees in the amount of $14,250. Hamilton cross-appeals, challenging the trial court’s findings that Hamilton…