Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC v. Popham

TOWBIN SINGER, MICHELE, Associate Judge.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“MBUSA”) appeals the trial court’s order awarding attorney’s fees to David Popham (“Pop-ham”), pursuant to section 681.112, Florida Statutes (2010). The underlying facts are as follows: Popham had purchased a new Mercedes-Benz from MBUSA. The car was subsequently declared a “lemon” by the Florida Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board. Neither party appealed the board’s decision and Popham received a refund. Popham’s lawyer (who had represented Popham during the arbitration proceedings) then filed a lawsuit in circuit court seeking…