O'Neil v. Chrysler Corp.

By Judge Thomas d. Horne

The single issue before this Court in this “Lemon Law” case is the sum that the plaintiff is to recover for “reasonable attorney’s fees, expert witness fees, and court costs incurred by bringing [this action].” Virginia Code § 59.1-207.14. Among the factors to be considered in determining the reasonableness of the fee are the following:(1) the time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved, and the skill requisite to perform the legal service properly;(2) the likelihood, if apparent to the client, that the acceptance of the particular…