Metz v. Soares

Opinion

SIMS, J.

Plaintiff John Metz collected classic cars, including a 1971 Jaguar XKE. He entrusted it to defendant Louie Soares, doing business as Olympic Tune Up, for repair. Unfortunately, while in defendant’s possession the car was exposed to the elements, ruining the engine and rendering the car a total loss. Although plaintiff accepted a check from defendant’s insurer for over $20,000 in compensation, he believed this amount inadequate. Therefore he sued defendant, alleging damages for loss of use. The evidence tended to show plaintiff had not used the car for several years. A jury…