Sweeney v. SMC Corp.

Defendant SMC Corporation appeals from a judgment under ORS 646.315 to ORS 646.375, Oregon’s “Lemon Law,” based on a jury’s finding that defendant had breached the express warranties on a motor home that it sold to plaintiffs. The jury awarded a refund of the purchase price of the vehicle in an amount that totaled $202,000. Pursuant to ORS 646.359 (1997), the trial court tripled that amount before entering judgment and also awarded plaintiffs their attorney fees. On appeal, the issues are whether the Lemon Law applies to motor homes and whether plaintiffs are entitled to triple damages. We…