Farrell v. General Motors Corp.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Abbott, J.:

General Motors Corporation (GM) and Don Hattan Chevrolet, Inc., (Hattan) appeal from judgments against them and in favor of Joseph and Carla Farrell (Farrells).

The Farrells purchased a 1986 Chevrolet Astro Van from a friend. The friend had purchased the van new (but not from Hattan) and had also purchased the General Motors Protection Plan (GMPP) service contract. The Farrells purchased the GMPP from their friend for $700 and paid GM the $25 transfer fee. Although we will refer to GM and GMPP throughout the opinion because different duties…