Gonzales v. Van's Chevrolet, Inc.

OPINION

STEEL, Senior District Judge.

Plaintiff, who had purchased a used car from defendant, a dealer in new and used ears, brought an action under 15 U.S.C. § 1989 (1976) charging defendant with violating Section 1988 by knowingly having given plaintiff a false statement concerning the mileage on the car with the intent to defraud plaintiff. Following a two and one — half day jury trial, the jury returned a verdict for $2,368.66 in actual damages. As required by Section 1989, the Court trebled this amount and entered judgment for $7,105.98.

Defendant has moved for a new trial or alternatively…