Hawkins v. Ford Motor Co.

MAYNARD, Justice:

The appellants, Dorothy and Paul Hawkins, seek reversal of an order entered by the Circuit Court of Kanawha County on January 29, 2001. In that order, the court denied the Hawkins’ motion for attorney fees and costs under the Magnuson-Moss Act. The court also refused to allow the Hawkins to amend their complaint to assert bad faith and unfair trade practices claims against Ford Motor Company.

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FACTS

The Hawkins owned a 1991 Ford Aerostar van which was destroyed by fu-e on October 28, 1996. The Hawkins purchased the used vehicle from a Chevrolet dealership. By the time fire…