Julie Shiplet v. Larry L. Copeland and Judith A. Copeland, D/B/A C&C Car Sales Bob Lees, D/B/A Auto Body Plus

CYNTHIA L. MARTIN, Judge.

Billy Shiplet (“Billy”) sued Larry Copeland (“Larry”) and Judith Copeland (“Judith”) 1 (collectively the “Copelands”), d/b/a C & C Car Sales, and Bob Lees (“Lees”), d/b/a Auto Body Plus, alleging violations of the Missouri Merchandizing Practices Act (“MMPA”) 2 in connection with the sale of two vehicles. After suit was filed, Billy died, and his personal representative, Julie Shiplet (“Julie”), was substituted as plaintiff. Following a bench trial, the trial court entered judgment in favor of Julie and against the Copelands and Lees, jointly and severally, in the…