Severn v. Sperry Corp.

Defendant appeals as of right a judgment entered by the circuit court, following a second jury trial, awarding plaintiffs $32,056.96 in damages for breach of warranty, plus costs, attorney fees, and interest. Defendant challenges the denial of its motions for a directed verdict and for a new trial and the grant of plaintiff James Severn’s motion to add Debbie Severn, his wife, as a party plaintiff. Plaintiffs cross appeal as of right an order of the circuit court denying their motion for mediation sanctions. In particular, they contest the trial court’s failure to award attorney fees for time…